CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Board of Trustees May 14, 2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Fall Opening
CWU opening plans for academic year 2021-22 have been developed in conjunction with the Kittitas County Public Health Department Medical Director, Dr. Mark Larson. The health and safety of the university community continues to be of utmost importance. All of our plans continue to take into account the evolving COVID situation. While we are hopeful for a near- normal academic year 2021-22, we also understand the need to constantly assess our health- and-safety protocols. Working with CWU leadership and Dr. Larson’s guidance, the opening plans assumes that: • Vaccinations will be widely available and an adequate number of individuals at CWU and in the community will be vaccinated prior to the start of Fall 2021. • The spread of COVID and/or any of its variants is under enough control that KCPHD is comfortable supporting the return of students and employees to campus. • Physically distance restrictions will no longer be required in classrooms, offices, or around campus in general assuming a high enough vaccination rate. • Facial coverings will continue to be required on all university locations. • The Academic Calendar will remain as approved by Academic Senate: Beginning September 22 nd and ending December 10 th . • Faculty and staff will return to work over the summer with full capacity by the beginning of the fall term. • CWU will offer a hybrid orientation with both in person opportunities and on-line options for prospective students and their families. • The Live-on requirements for first year students will be reinstated with the resumption of pre-COVID occupancy levels. • Student Support Services such as the Library, Student Financial Affairs, Registrar Services, Academic Advising, Student Health and Student Counceling Centers, the Diversity and Equity Center and Special Programs will welcome and serve students in person and continue to expand opportunity through virtual options for center and online students. • Student Clubs and Organizations, Student Recreation and Student Life programming will resume in-person activities with safety protocols as prescribed by federal, state and local public health guidelines.
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