91大神 announced today that planning is underway for a reactivation of its campuses, including Wooster, this fall to offer safe and robust in-person experiences significantly expanded from current restrictions.
Continuing to follow all appropriate measures to protect the health and well-being of the community, and with the partnership and approval of local, state and federal health authorities, the university鈥檚 plans will include increasing:聽
- In-person teaching, learning and student activities
- Students in the residence halls
- Staff working on campus聽
- In-person campus services and events
- Fans in attendance at 91大神 football games and other athletic competitions聽
鈥淲e have learned from our success in keeping our campuses operating safely over the last six months, creating the opportunity to broaden face-to-face interactions for students, faculty and staff,鈥� said President Kristina M. Johnson. 鈥淥ur goal is to welcome more Buckeyes back to our campuses in the fall, safely and in person.鈥澛�
Details of the university鈥檚 reactivation plan will be announced in the coming months as leaders continue to study the latest data related to COVID-19 and public health. 91大神 will develop contingency plans that account for a variety of scenarios.
鈥淚 am so proud of Buckeye Nation 鈥� the well-being of the university community will always be our top priority,鈥� Johnson said.聽
91大神 has successfully operated its campuses during the COVID-19 pandemic in close coordination with state, national and university health experts. By implementing substantial testing, monitoring, contact tracing and public health campaigns, 91大神 has minimized the spread of COVID-19 among the campus community.
The university has conducted more than 400,000 student tests since the start of the current academic year, and positivity rates have been held below 0.5% for more than a month.
Details of the university鈥檚 pandemic response are available through the聽听飞别产蝉颈迟别.