Good afternoon, I hope that you have had a great first week of the semester. I want to provide a few COVID-19 updates. First, I want to let you know that the COVID-19 Task Force has been closely monitoring our prevention strategies and cases on campus. We are working on a dashboard that will report [...]
Good afternoon, I have recently been asked to lead the University’s ongoing response to COVID-19 as our COVID-19 Coordinator. As a health professional, I know how important it is to monitor this fluid situation and adapt quickly to keep our students and employees healthy. We have also hired two campus contact tracers to help us [...]
Phase 1: August 10 - September 30, 2020 In addition to current facility policies and procedures, the following policies will be implemented in order to cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic. Baker Family Fitness Center (BFFC) Operating Hours: Monday through Friday, 5:30AM - 10:00PM Saturday & Sunday, 10:00AM - 5:00PM Check-In’s: Patrons will show the photo [...]
Technology Services has put together the following tutorials for Panopto and Zoom: Capabilities of the Different Types of Classrooms If you would like to find out the recording capabilities of the classrooms you will be using, please click here to view the document that will tell you what equipment is in a specific room. Click here to view the entire video we [...]
Dear Griffon Nation, As you know, universities across the country are planning for the upcoming semester in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, determining the best way to provide a safe on-campus environment as we resume classes this fall. Taking into account recommendations from faculty, students and staff leadership, we have been formulating a plan over [...]
As discussed during the Faculty Town Hall, preparations for fall are underway and will include several scenarios. With the safety of faculty, staff and students in mind, we are planning to be open with students on campus. However, we recognize that circumstances may change rapidly, requiring us to pivot as we did this past semester or [...]
May 22, 2020–Missouri Western State University continues to make plans to offer classes on campus this fall. Classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 31. “We look forward to welcoming students back to campus for an exceptional fall semester of teaching, learning and engaging on campus,” said President Matt Wilson. “We realize current and [...]
The city of St. Joseph has begun to reopen under the guidelines issued in the city’s Fourth Amended Declaration and Order. As part of the Order, businesses are required to post informational signage at entryways and in areas for both customers and employees to view. The signage is labeled by business category and is available [...]
Please review the City of St. Joseph's Alert Center for updates regarding reopening requirements. The Alert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. View it here.
Dear Colleagues, I hope that this message finds you healthy and that you have been able to enjoy some of the beautiful spring weather in the past few days. As one of the relatively small group of employees continuing to work regularly on campus over the past weeks, I have missed being able to see [...]
