Davenport is offering classes in-seat, online and real-time virtual for the winter semester.
What is Davenport University doing to ensure a safe return to campus?
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Providing masks or face coverings to all staff, students and visitors on our campuses. Hand sanitizer is provided throughout our buildings. Posters are displayed with reminders on how to prevent the spread of germs and training is provided. |
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Anyone entering our buildings will be asked to complete an online screening for COVID 19 symptoms and possible exposure. Those with symptoms will be asked to get a medical assessment or isolate themselves until symptoms have abated. We will evaluate, update and communicate changes to screening procedures as appropriate. The online screening can be accessed at https://covid19symptomchecker.spectrumhealth.org/welcome. |
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Common areas and frequently touched surfaces are being cleaned daily on a special protocol created by facilities. There are updated protocols for regular, targeted and focused cleanings to address potential exposure concerns. Cleaning supplies will be available, and students and employees are encouraged to clean and disinfect their own work or study spaces at least twice throughout the day. Shared spaces are expected to be cleaned before and after each use by the participant(s). |
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Statewide business travel remains restricted to essential travel and requires departmental leadership approval. |
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Vaccination distribution and eligibility |
Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Resources/Information:
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Frequently asked questions about Davenport's return to campus
If you have any comments, questions or concerns that aren't represented below, employees are encouraged to reach out to their manager and students are asked to reach out to campus.life@davenport.edu. We are here for you and will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner.
In order for someone to be considered a "close contact," they have to be within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 cumulative minutes in a 24 hour period from 2 days before illness onset.
Click here to learn more about the definition of a "close contact" from the CDC.
Yes, all students will be required to answer questions regarding COVID 19 symptoms including a temperature check before entering our buildings. If you are sick, do not come to class, but do communicate with your professor.
Screening:
Anyone entering our buildings will be screened for COVID 19 symptoms. Those with symptoms will be asked to get a medical assessment or isolate themselves until symptoms have abated. We will evaluate, update and communicate changes to screening procedures as appropriate.
Testing:
- In preparation for the winter semester, students living in residence halls and student-athletes were tested once at the beginning of the semester––free of charge.
- Faculty, staff and students who are on campus and present symptoms of COVID 19 will be advised to remain home and seek medical attention which may include testing.
- Student athletes are participating in surveillance testing to facilitate participation in athletic programs.
The Davenport COVID 19 response follows federal, state and local guidelines for healthy colleges and universities including screening, distancing, wearing masks and personal hygiene and is not optional. Faculty, staff and students are accountable to these expectations in the same way as any other University policy or procedure.
Reports of any concerns can be made with respect directly to the individual, or through Davenport Public Safety or anonymously through EthicsPoint*. Consequences will follow the discipline policy in the Employee Handbook or the Code of Student Conduct.
*Contact EthicsPoint by phone at 855-271-2823, or via an online portal (search for ‘EthicsPoint’ when you are logged in to the DU My Connections).
Despite all precautionary measures, there is always a risk of workplace exposure to communicable diseases. The following steps will be taken should a student, visitor or employee contract COVID 19 and potentially expose others on our campus.
- Employees or students who have been potentially exposed will be sent home and asked to contact their health professional and telework or take classes online for the required period of time.
- A general notification will be made to individuals working or present in the same area/building
- A specific notification will be made to all individuals who had “close contact” with the affected individual.
- There will be a thorough cleaning of the workspace used by the infected individual as prescribed by our facility COVID 19 cleaning protocol and potential closing of an area if needed.
- Notification will be made to the appropriate country health department.
- Employees who are diagnosed positive must report their outcome and a list of close contacts on the Coronavirus reporting form. Please refer to the "Return to Campus Plan" for more information.
- Students who are diagnosed positive must report their outcome and a list of close contacts via incident reporting or campus.life@davenport.edu. Please refer to the "Return to Campus Plan" for more information.
Our Student Center weight room and aerobic machines will remain open for students with limited capacity for individual workouts using sign-ups with 12 feet social distancing (no spotter), cleaning expectations and wearing of masks.
Yes, campuses will remain open to enable students to access the library, computer lab and testing centers.