Return-to-Better

Return to Better 2021

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.

 

Active cases
includes faculty/staff and students, both on and off campus
Recovered
includes faculty/staff and students, both on and off campus
Total
includes faculty/staff and students, both on and off campus
Last updated 4/20/2021

Total: Total number of cases (Active and Recovered) among Students, Faculty, and Staff, both on and off campus, since tracking began in summer 2020.
Active: Positive cases not yet recovered.
Recovered: Able to resume normal activities. 

Fall 2020 COVID Dashboard

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Task Force Fall 2020

A work group charged with shaping the return to campus this fall. We remain committed to on-campus, in-person living and learning at Edgewood College, beginning with welcoming our newest students on Sunday, August 16, 2020.

Members:

Andrew Manion
President, Co-Chair

Margaret Noreuil
Interim V.P. of Academic Affairs, Co-Chair

Al Brisack
Athletics Director & Head Baseball Coach

Frank Byrne
Trustee

Dawn Crim
Trustee

Patrick Gumieny
Director of Information Technology

Michael Guns
V.P. Business & Finance/CFO

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

Cristie Jacobs
Executive Assistant to the President

Lucy Keane
Trustee

Michelle F. Kelley
Registrar

Mary Klink
Associate V.P. for Dominican Life and Mission

Scott Lanphear
Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Manager

Willie Larkin
Diversity Officer

Claire Mand
Director of Residence Life

Michael Metcalf
Director of Security & Transportation

Suann Saltzberry
Associate Director of Athletics/SWA

Amber Schultz
V.P. for Enrollment Management

Ed Taylor
Director of Strategic Communications

Katie Vesperman
Interim V.P. for Institutional Advancement

Dave Wittwer
Trustee

Student, Faculty, and Staff Pledge 2020-21

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.

Covid-19 Updates

These pages are a resource for students, parents, and our entire community.

 

Fall 2020 Update - The Home Stretch

Nov 6, 2020, 9:00 AM

Dear Students and Colleagues – 

This feels like another long week, don’t you think? Midterms are behind us, Election Day is behind us (though not all the results yet), but there is plenty ahead and we are less than three weeks from Thanksgiving. This can be a difficult part of the semester. Students – please reach out to your professors when you feel the need. Colleagues – let’s continue to stay focused on supporting our students and each other. I’m reminded by the weather and the forecast that an excellent way to take care of ourselves is to get fresh air by going for a run or a walk. Amy and I are reminded of the importance of getting out for a walk just about every day by our two four-legged family members, Guinness and Stella. They insist we get plenty of fresh air. Be kind to yourself and be sure to enjoy this late fall burst of sun and warmth.

We’ll begin registering for classes for the Spring in just a few more days. Be sure to be in touch with your advisor and your professors as you continue your academic journey. They are here to support you and assist with any questions. Use them! As a reminder, the Spring 2021 semester proceeds as scheduled—with spring break and Easter recess—and we will continue our practice of in-person undergraduate classes with remote options for both students and faculty. Online programs also will proceed as scheduled. 

Thank you to all who have borne the brunt of the impact of this pandemic – many of you have made significant sacrifices for the benefit of our community’s health as we work together to limit the spread. And as we approach the holidays, keep in mind that the last thing anyone wants to do is place older relatives in harm’s way. Let’s continue to support each other. Wear your mask, wash your hands, maintain physical distance, and tighten your social circles. Let’s keep it up, and let’s do it for each other.

Be well.

Cor ad cor loquitur.

-Andrew P. Manion, Ph.D.
President