Click here to view the Student Safety PlanAugust 2, 2021
Dear Carey Family,
As you are all aware, there has been a significant rise in COVID-19 cases in our state due to the Delta variant. Unfortunately, we have seen a growing number of positive cases on our campus even among those who have been vaccinated. We still plan on welcoming our students back to campus for the FA21 term on August 23 and as we work toward that date, we need to revise our COVID response plan. Below you will find some slight changes in our daily requirements. Beginning Tuesday, August 3, 2021, we will again ask everyone to wear a mask while indoors on campus. This includes those who have been vaccinated because research is showing that even vaccinated individuals can transmit COVID-19.
WCU COVID-19 protocols and expectations
Faculty, Staff and Students
Fall, 2021
- Because of their great efficacy in preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death, vaccines are highly recommended for everyone.
- Masks are required inside all buildings on campuses and at large outdoor gatherings for all students, faculty and staff regardless of vaccination status. (CDC and Department of health recommendations)
- Everyone should fill out the Carey Connect app daily prior to coming on campus. (see instructions below)
- Students, faculty and staff who have been exposed to a positive case for 15 minutes closer than 6 feet should immediately report it and will then quarantine for 5 days. At the conclusion of the 5 days, they should get a COVID test. Positive AND negative results should be uploaded in the Carey Connect site.
- If anyone tests negative after 5 days, they may return to work or class. If the test result is positive, they will need to quarantine for 10 days from the beginning of their symptoms or from the test date if they have no symptoms. (Mississippi State Department of Health).
- Classes will continue with an in-person format. Students will be socially distanced and classrooms will be deep-cleaned every day. Faculty who have health concerns related to COVID-19 will have the option to teach virtually when approved by their Dean and Chair.
- The use of conference rooms in all buildings will follow the same guidelines as in-person classes.
- The cafeteria will offer limited seating and students are encouraged to get their meals to go.
CAREY CONNECT
In William Carey University’s continuing efforts to support the health of our students, employees, and guests during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue using the Carey Connect app. You are asked to submit the questionnaire EVERY day, even if you do not plan to visit any campuses, classrooms, or other instructional sites. We commend you for your efforts in following the WCU safety procedures we have in place: wearing a mask, social distancing, disinfecting surfaces and complying with the daily health screen requirement.
USING THE CAREY CONNECT MOBILE APP
- Download the Carey Connect app from your App Store
- Select the Carey Users role and sign in using your WCU OneLogin credentials.
- The Daily Health Screen is available in the app using the COVID Campus Pass button on the home screen.
- After completing the questionnaire, you will be directed back to the home screen. If you touch the COVID Campus Pass again, it will give you the results of your screening.
- Please contact the Executive Vice President’s office at evp@wmcarey.edu if you receive a “RED” pass.
USING THE CAREY CONNECT WEB APP
CAMPUS GUESTS
- Campus guests may also use either method above but should choose the Public Guest role to sign up and complete their screen.
- If you have guests coming to any of our WCU campuses, it is your responsibility to share this information with them.
MSDH: Corona Virus Updates
https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420.html
CDC: Covid-19 Updates
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
