ATHENS, W.Va. — The Concord University Board of Governors approved the institution’s “Return to Campus Plan” on Thursday.
Concord begins the fall semester on Monday, August 17 and now has a solidified plan in place that includes face coverings required in all university buildings and campus properties as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
The plan further states that maintaining social distancing in a classroom setting does not change the requirement for wearing face coverings.
“There’s a place in the code that talks about the disruption of class. For example, if a student refuses to wear a mask in class, they could be written up on that rule,” Concord VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Students Sarah Beasley said during the meeting.
All students will receive a COVID-19 safety packet containing a reusable face mask, hand sanitizer, and other items, according to Concord. Students who cannot wear face coverings should provide documentation from a physician, therapist or other appropriate professional to the Office of Disability Services.
Residential students can pick up their packet when they check in to their residence halls. Commuter students may pick up a packet anytime during the first week of classes from 8 am-4 pm in the Student Center Welcome Center and the Commuter Lounge located on the ground floor of the Student Center.
They may also pick them up on Monday, August 17 from 7:30 am – 8:30 am and Tuesday, August 18 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am in the commuter parking lots on Vermillion Street and near the football stadium, according to Concord.
VIEW: Concord’s rules for students
Concord is asking all students to complete a daily self-check for COVID-19 symptoms and said no student should report to class who has a temperature of 100.4°F and above or has any of the symptoms related to COVID-19.
Concord’s BoG also approved resuming in-person instruction and the Pandemic Illness Emergency Operations Plan.