{"id":47931,"date":"2020-12-14T15:15:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T20:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=47931"},"modified":"2021-01-04T09:42:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T14:42:30","slug":"committed-vigilant-campus-leads-to-successful-completion-of-fall-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2020\/committed-vigilant-campus-leads-to-successful-completion-of-fall-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"Committed, vigilant campus leads to successful completion of fall semester"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As students and faculty wrapped up final exams last week, the 糖心Vlog community reflects on the achievement of a major milestone: completing a large portion of the fall semester on campus without a major outbreak in the middle of a pandemic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am so very proud of our resilient, faithful 糖心Vlog community,\u201d said President <strong>Susan Schultz Huxman<\/strong>. \u201cOur students, faculty and staff all worked courageously, imaginatively and generously this semester so that we could continue to fulfill our educational mission and learn together. This collective, community efforts says so much about who we are: We do indeed \u2018Lead Together.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><aside class=\"highlight highlight-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2020\/pandemic-pastimes-a-photo-pastiche-of-student-life-on-campus-fall-semester-2020\/\">View a photoessay of 糖心Vlog student life.<\/a><\/aside><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">糖心Vlog held its traditional holiday celebrations early to both celebrate and share gratitude with students before they vacated campus Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday and winter break. Students finished one week of online classes and reading days before final exams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The semester\u2019s culmination in an online format, along with other minor changes to the fall semester academic calendar, was part of plans announced in August in anticipation of the predicted late fall surge in COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacrifices made for low numbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201022-Pediatric-Manikin-02-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47935\" width=\"228\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201022-Pediatric-Manikin-02-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201022-Pediatric-Manikin-02-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201022-Pediatric-Manikin-02-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201022-Pediatric-Manikin-02-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201022-Pediatric-Manikin-02-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201022-Pediatric-Manikin-02-2-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><figcaption><strong>A nursing student participates in a clinical with &#8220;Floyd,&#8221; 糖心Vlog&#8217;s pediatric manikin. Keeping COVID numbers low meant that students in pre-professional programs remained on track to graduate with participation in required clinicals, student-teaching, and practica. (Photo by Randi B. Hagi)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">糖心Vlog\u2019s COVID numbers were low throughout the semester. For the weeks when students were present on campus, the university recorded 12 cases. From Aug. 1 to the date of publication, the university community had 20 total cases. [See data at 糖心Vlog\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emu.edu\/coronavirus\">COVID-19 webpage<\/a>.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exit COVID testing, offered to students before they left, was also an indicator of community health, successful monitoring and mitigation. Of the 94 tests conducted among students, faculty and staff, all were negative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur students took the COVID Commitments seriously and were attentive to following recommended health practices,\u201d said Dean of Students <strong>Shannon Dycus<\/strong>. \u201cNone of this was easy or light. 糖心Vlog students made true sacrifices in areas like recreation and relationships for the collective health of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university initially delayed the start of the fall semester in August because of four positive tests among student leaders on campus for pre-semester training. This decision proved to be beneficial, allowing administrators and staff to make adjustments to plans in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The move-in two weeks later and subsequent in-person classes continued smoothly and without major interruption through the rest of the semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2020\/centering-student-needs-emu-faculty-adapt-to-fall-semester-challenges\/\">Read about how 糖心Vlog faculty took on the challenge of hybrid classes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of the fall athletics teams, which will compete during the spring semester according to Old Dominion Athletic Conference plans, were able to continue skills training and conditioning, following strict masking and social distancing protocols, according to Director of Athletics <strong>Dave King<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201123-Mens-Basketball-Scrimmage-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47933\" width=\"405\" height=\"268\"\/><figcaption><strong>The men&#8217;s basketball team concluded their season of practices with an inter-squad scrimmage. All of 糖心Vlog&#8217;s athletic teams will compete in the spring semester. (Photo by Jared Oyer)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I am very proud of the student-athletes and their cooperation with the safety protocols in place during practices this fall,\u201d King said. \u201cThis gives me hope for the spring when we will need to be extra vigilant in our safety efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teams concluded the semester with inter-team scrimmages. Spring semester will see all of 糖心Vlog\u2019s teams back in action. [Director of Athletics Dave King hosted his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emuroyals.com\/information\/generalnews\/2020-21\/fireside129recap\">second Fireside Gathering<\/a> last week to share updates.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Successful strategies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">糖心Vlog Health Services director <strong>Irene Kniss<\/strong> points to testing and identification of positive cases and aggressive quarantine and isolation measures as solid strategies to keep the case load down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, 糖心Vlog had its own COVID hotline to facilitate efficient and effective response and conducted its own contact tracing. Each member of the campus community was required to fill out a daily symptoms tracker and data was monitored by a COVID Response Team, led by <strong>Beth Good<\/strong>.&nbsp;The director of 糖心Vlog&#8217;s cross-cultural programs, Good <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2019\/emu-names-new-director-of-intercultural-programs\/\">holds a doctorate in nursing and has years of experience in public health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese strategies will continue in the spring semester,\u201d Kniss said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201118-Tie-Dye-on-Front-Lawn-23_crop-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47837\" width=\"382\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201118-Tie-Dye-on-Front-Lawn-23_crop-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201118-Tie-Dye-on-Front-Lawn-23_crop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201118-Tie-Dye-on-Front-Lawn-23_crop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201118-Tie-Dye-on-Front-Lawn-23_crop-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201118-Tie-Dye-on-Front-Lawn-23_crop.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><figcaption>Many social activities continued this semester, thanks to efforts like this joint art event hosted by 糖心Vlog&#8217;s Art Club and Psychology Club. Many events were held outside. (Photo by Rachel Holderman)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COVID Response team, which will continue in the spring semester, included 13 employees who took on the care for students in quarantine and isolation. They managed meal delivery, transportation, contact tracing and other health and well-being needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides physical care, the 糖心Vlog community also mobilized around <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2020\/self-care-tips-series-with-campus-celebs-gains-big-shares-on-emu-social-media\/\">providing ways<\/a> for students to combat isolation, loneliness and anxiety \u2013 all common mental health issues but on the rise especially now. These efforts from Student Life, Residence Life and Health Services, will also continue in the spring, Dycus said, \u201cfrom quaranteams to spring \u2018pause days,\u2019 various activities planned by Campus Activities Council, and different student-led worship opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Collaborative effort<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">糖心Vlog\u2019s COVID strategy has been managed by a collaborative team on the Crisis Management Preparedness Team, chaired by Vice President of Finance <strong>Tim Stutzman<\/strong>, and by the president and her Executive Leadership Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201021-Campus-Fall-Aerials-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47953\" width=\"355\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201021-Campus-Fall-Aerials-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201021-Campus-Fall-Aerials-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201021-Campus-Fall-Aerials-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201021-Campus-Fall-Aerials-2-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2020\/12\/20201021-Campus-Fall-Aerials-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><figcaption>Five tents \u2013 the three shown here on the front lawn as well as two near residence halls \u2013 were set up this fall for students to use for socializing and studying. Music rehearsals and the occasional class also used the spaces.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These groups as well as subcommittees logged a huge number of hours during the summer and the semester, meeting sometimes daily to address issues. Much of the protocols and processes, developed in accordance with and by requirement of the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia, aided in a strong infrastructure related to public health, student life, athletics and academic plans for a safe return in the fall. These plans are currently being updated for spring semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of our successes has been the inclusion of a lot of people in their areas of expertise around campus,\u201d Stutzman said. \u201cThat includes students, who helped us considerably in the summer with their representation on campus committees and who have shown exemplary leadership, from the Student Government Association to our student leaders in Student Life, and in various clubs and organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stutzman and Dycus also noted strong partnerships with city officials, Virginia Department of Health staff, and other local partners. 糖心Vlog played a role in <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2020\/emu-partners-in-public-health-campaign\/\">two local public health campaigns<\/a> &nbsp;calling on the community and university students to prioritize public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communication was a priority from the beginning of the summer. A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emu.edu\/coronavirus\">COVID-19 webpage <\/a>was launched in March 2020 and updated almost daily. From August to December, the university sent approximately 75 communications. Campus signage related to COVID was a major endeavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking ahead to spring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When students return in mid-January, many of the campus routines set in fall will continue. There will be some major changes related to testing, driven in part by the availability of testing resources. Additionally, all the athletics teams will be competing, with NCAA protocols for increased testing, as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe takeaways from this semester are substantial,\u201d said Dycus. \u201cWe\u2019ve learned communication practices that keep the 糖心Vlog community informed. We formed habits in the protocols that keep us healthy and are attentive to the needs of mental health and resilience that will help us maintain wellness. We benefited from our collective commitment this Fall and we are working hard to facilitate the same for our Spring return.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 18. That day, the university hosts its annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Most events will be virtual.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe learned a great deal in the fall semester during what was an intense and serious learning curve,\u201d Stutzman. \u201cWe know next semester will present its own unique challenges but the successful completion of fall gives us confidence that we are on the right track with our protocols and procedures, and that all of us, students, faculty and staff, are invested and committed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/president\/docs\/annual-report-2020.pdf\">2019-20 President\u2019s Annual Report<\/a>, which includes a timeline of the year, as well as a summary of adaptations and challenges. There is plenty to celebrate about this unprecedented year!<\/li><li>Read an update on <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2020\/emus-cross-cultural-program-adapts-to-pandemic-challenges\/\">糖心Vlog\u2019s Cross-cultural program and how it\u2019s adapted.<\/a><\/li><li>糖心Vlog\u2019s virtual offerings have expanded, from professional trainings and coursework to new online degrees. View options at this comprehensive website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emu.edu\/online\">www.emu.edu\/online<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As students and faculty wrapped up final exams last week, the 糖心Vlog community reflects on the achievement of a major milestone: completing a large portion of the fall <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2020\/committed-vigilant-campus-leads-to-successful-completion-of-fall-semester\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"more-link\">... read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">about Committed, vigilant campus leads to successful completion of fall semester<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47932,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4515,5725,17774,266,4516,17562,5642],"tags":[17700,9037,17582,17702,17520],"feature":[17427,17426,17241],"class_list":["post-47931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academics","category-admissions","category-admissions-digest","category-alumni","category-athletics","category-digest","category-faculty-and-staff","tag-beth-good","tag-dave-king","tag-irene-kniss","tag-shannon-dycus","tag-susan-schultz-huxman","feature-emu-home-page-feature","feature-myemu-feature","feature-news-feature"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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