Information and university updates about COVID-19 and CARES Act Funds.
April 8, 2021 Precautions Update
USF President Rev. Dr. Eric Albert Zimmer shared this update on Thursday, April 8:
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
We are thankful for the widespread availability of vaccines in Indiana and the progress made in the fight against COVID-19. In light of recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Allen County Department of Health, we have established updated guidelines regarding COVID-19 precautions on campus.
Until May 1, 2021, USF will continue with the current requirements in place on campus through the spring semester and Commencement.
Beginning May 3, USF discontinues the mandates for wearing face masks and for maintaining six feet of social distancing on campus. However, we recommend, when in close contact with others who might retain health concerns, the use of face masks.
Sincerely,
Rev. Dr. Eric Albert Zimmer
The University of Saint Francis is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all our employees, students and visitors. To ensure that, we have developed a COVID-19 Safety Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to mitigate the potential for transmission of COVID-19 through the the cooperative efforts of employees, students and visitors.
Students have been informed of and encouraged to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. The following policies and procedures are being implemented to assess student’s health status prior to arriving on campus and to report to the Office of Student Affairs when they are sick or experiencing symptoms.
The following policies and procedures are being implemented to assess employees’ health status prior to entering the workplace and for employees to report when they are sick or experiencing symptoms.
Our goal is to mitigate the potential for transmission of COVID-19 in our workplaces and communities, and that requires full cooperation among our employees, students, and visitors. Only through this cooperative effort can we establish and maintain the safety and health of our workplaces. Visit the Health and Educational Training Resources to view the recommended educational and training materials in order to prepare yourself to be back on campus.
Beginning, May 3, 2021, the use of face coverings is not required on campus but encouraged, especially in classrooms, other academic areas, and in confined areas. Good judgement and respect for others during this transition is key as we transition to a post‐COVID campus.
We have new opportunities to express our care, concern, and compassion for each other in a workplace influenced by COVID-19. Let us re-commit to our Franciscan Values in the following ways to express our “Franciscans Care.”