Return to Better (Covid-19)

Return to Better

We are committed to a return to classes on campus and in-person when the 2021-‘22 academic year gets underway.

Our students expect to engage with our outstanding faculty and with one another – both in and out of the classroom – and they expect to do that in-person, in one of the best college towns in America – Madison. That's why we are committed to teaching and learning in classrooms, and in-person, this fall.

Our Return to Better Task Force is taking steps to make that happen - not to return to ‘normal,’ but to return to better, applying all the lessons we have learned and continue to learn through the experience of the pandemic.

August 4, 2021

We are not out of this pandemic. Effective Thursday, August 5, 2021, masks are required inside campus buildings for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This requirement applies to everyone - those who are fully-vaccinated, and those who are not. As a valued member of the community, you will hear when this latest update to our protocol is no longer necessary. We do this for each other, because from the beginning of this pandemic, we have shown each other and Greater Madison that we live our values of Community and Compassion.

Again - getting vaccinated – for all who are eligible – is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We urge each member of our community to be vaccinated.

-Dr. Heather Harbach
V.P. for Student Development/Dean of Students

July 1, 2021

As a community we have followed the guidance of our public health professionals since the beginning of this pandemic. The CDC and the Wis. Department of Health Services recommends that all who are eligible be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Therefore, we too are strongly urging each member of our community to be vaccinated.

Students – we have created a simple form for you to update your COVID-19 vaccination status, and have sent you the link via email. You will indicate whether you have been vaccinated, whether you plan to but have not yet, or whether you do not plan to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Please complete this simple form now, and no later than Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

There will be continued updates for students as we approach our fall semester, including some very attractive reasons for completing the form. (Did someone say ‘big scholarships?’ And ‘free parking spaces?’) Please remember to check your email often throughout the summer.

If you have any questions, please email deanofstudents@edgewood.edu. If you need assistance finding a vaccination appointment, reach out, we are here to help!

Enjoy your summer!

-Dr. Heather Harbach
V.P. for Student Development/Dean of Students

Preventing the spread

In order to do everything we can to keep all of our community as safe as possible, the Edgewood College community will adhere to a number of safety protocols during the 2020-2021 Academic Year as a way of minimizing risk of the spread of COVID-19. These protocols are based on guidelines provided by Public Health Madison Dane County.

As a member of this Community, I will…

Wash my hands properly and regularly.
Cover any coughs or sneezes.
Comply with posted Public Health Madison Dane County requirements.
Wear a mask covering my nose and mouth while in indoor spaces.
Maintain social distancing.
Assist in the use of disinfectant wipes to clean shared public workspaces prior to use.
Take reasonable precautions to avoid contracting COVID-19 both on- and off-campus.
Avoid public places and minimize interpersonal contacts if I have been exposed or have any symptoms of any illness.
Report any potential exposure or symptoms to the College and follow any instructions to seek medical care or to quarantine.
Agree to be tested for COVID-19, as prescribed by health care professionals. Agree to be cooperative and flexible as we work together to support one another and give our community the best balance of learning and safety.

We tracked positive cases of COVID-19 beginning in August of 2020. Data includes students, faculty, and staff. This data includes both on-campus and off-campus students, faculty, and staff. We reached a peak of active cases (28) on September 19-20, 2020.

For 2020-21, we managed a total of 171 positive cases. None of those cases are associated with on-campus transmission. No case required hospitalization, and all cases reported as recovered.

Return to Better

Protocol Update - Masks Required Indoors

August 4, 2021

Update

July 1, 2021

Student, Faculty, and Staff Pledge 2020-21

Preventing the spread

COVID-19 Reporting for 2020-21

Covid-19 Updates

Spring Semester Update - I Cannot Wait

Spring Semester Update - You Did It

Spring Semester Update - A Small Step for Social Justice

Emergency Grants Anticipated for Fall 2021

Spring Semester Update – Finish Strong

Spring Semester Update - Let's Build it Now

Spring Semester Update - Days Feel Brighter

Spring Semester Update - Resurrection and Renewal

Spring Semester Update - A Sign of Things to Come

Spring Semester Update – Perseverance 2.0

Spring Semester Update – A Look Ahead, Near and Far

Spring Semester Update – Looking Up

Spring Semester Update – Steady as We Go

Spring Semester Update - An Email from Edgewood Central

Spring Semester Update - HEERF II Financial Aid for Students

Spring Semester Update - Faith and Reason

Fall 2020 Update – We Made It

Fall 2020 Update - Thanksgiving

New Public Health Order and You

Public Health Madison Update – Order 10