Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What is Davenport University doing about COVID-19?
Davenport University is closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and meeting daily to ensure we are taking precautionary steps to protect the university community. We will share updates as we have them available.
For updated information from state health officials, visit https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/. There is also more information available through our library at https://davenport.libguides.com/coronavirus/about or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
Davenport University is committed to offering students classes on-campus and online for the fall.
Whether our students are looking for a residential campus experience or want to take classes online – Davenport stands ready to offer the experience they are looking for. We will continue to share information and updates with the campus community as we have them available.
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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Through early phases, anyone entering our buildings will be screened for COVID 19 symptoms and possible exposure at a Healthy@Work checkpoint. Those with symptoms or exposure 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 |
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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 employees are encouraged to clean and disinfect their own workspaces at least twice throughout the workday. 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. |
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.
W.A.Lettinga welcome desk: for all Grand Rapids based locations except the Cook Center. More stations will be added as we proceed through the phases.
Reception areas: Holland, Warren, Detroit, Great Lakes Bay and Lansing campus locations
University Center & Cook Center: Faculty and staff will check their own symptoms at home, and will follow any screening in place by the host University/facility.
Yes, all students will be required to answer questions regarding COVID 19 symptoms including a temperature check before entering our buildings as part of our Healthy@Work screening. If you are sick, do not come to class, but do communicate with your professor.
Screening:
Through early phases, anyone entering our buildings will be screened at a Healthy@Work checkpoint for COVID 19 symptoms and possible exposure. Those with symptoms or exposure 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 fall semester, students living in residence halls and student-athletes will be tested once at the beginning of the semester.
- 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.
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 your manager, via incident reports 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 14 days.
- 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.