While thousands of colleges and universities face tough decisions about whether to allow students back on campus for fall, the good news is there are plenty of online resources for campus FMs to learn best practices to help keep students and faculty safe if and when they return.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated some its guidance for universities on May 30. The CDC also offers:
- Considerations for operating institutions of higher education
- Cleaning and disinfection guidance
- Interim guidance for administrators
- Guidance for student travel
- Considerations for administrators
- Worker safety and support resources
- Interim guidance for businesses and workplaces
- Communication Resources
On APPA’s website, you can view re-opening plans of colleges across the country – from four-year public and private to community colleges. the site also features Emerging Practices, Federal/State regulations, industry guidelines and business partner resources.
U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Information and Resources
ASHRAE offers COVID-19 building readiness/reopening guidance
American College Health Association releases new guidelines on reopening campuses in COVID-19 era