Campus update: Answering COVID-19 questions

Five members of the Healthy Elon committee address many questions related to Elon’s response to the pandemic this semester in a video released Sept. 22. The question-and-answer program is moderated by Jason Husser, associate professor of political science and policy studies, chair of Academic Council and a member of the Healthy Elon committee.

Topics in the video include:

• An examination of the COVID-19 cases reported this semester
• Elon’s approach to testing
• Whether a faculty-staff vaccination requirement is being considered
• The prospect for booster shots on campus
• Academic policies and practices related to class absences
• Elon’s indoor mask policy and the possibility of other restrictions
• The Continuity of Work and Instruction policy for faculty and staff
• The academic calendar for the remainder of the semester
• Preparations for Family Weekend
• Updates to Elon’s COVID-19 dashboard

In addition to Husser, participants in the video include:

• MarQuita Barker, assistant dean for campus life and director of residence life, Healthy Elon Committee member
• Jana Lynn Patterson, associate vice president for student life and dean of students, Healthy Elon Committee member
• Kelli Shuman, associate vice president for human resources, Healthy Elon Committee member
• Jeff Stein, vice president for strategic initiatives and chair, Healthy Elon Committee