About This Resource
K-12 schools, colleges, and universities continue to struggle with how to provide educational services during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide – based on current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations and American College Health Association (ACHA) guidelines – provides risk management recommendations to inform your decisions about on-campus operations, regardless of vaccination status or institution type.
The piece addresses these topics:
1. Gating Questions: Public and Campus Health Considerations
2. Oversight Team
3. Communications
4. Testing and Vaccinations
5. Implement Education and Training
6. Offer Remote Options
7. Assumption of Risk Forms and Waivers
8. Consider Mask and Physical Distancing Policies
9. Prepare Your Facilities
10. Train Faculty and Staff
11. Share Student Policies and Procedures
12. Weigh Importance of Risk and Activities
13. Establish Visitor Protocols
Note for UE members: UE's risk management advice is distinct from the coverage provided under its policies. To understand UE's insurance coverage for COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts, administrators responsible for your institution's insurance program should read UE's coverage advisory.