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Coronavirus Preparedness and Resources

The ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§ continues to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus (“SARS-CoV-2”) and its impact on our ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§institutions.  As we address this crisis, the ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§administration and the leaders of our universities and regional centers are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff, as well as the communities that neighbor ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§campuses.

The ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§leadership, university presidents, and key staff have held regular briefings to announce actions taken by our campuses in response to COVID-19. Our campuses have access to the guidance of infectious disease and public health experts located at various ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§institutions, including the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland School of Public Health. In addition, the ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§is working closely with federal, state, and local health officials to share information and implement policies related to preparedness and prevention.

For the latest developments in Maryland, residents should visit the Maryland Department of Health website at .

´óÄ̸£Àû¼§COVID-19 Response Statements

January 7, 2022   ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Requires COVID Boosters for Residential Students

December 2, 2021   Update on ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§COVID Protocols

May 18, 2021   Mandatory Vaccination: Frequently Asked Questions

May 18, 2021   COVID Vaccination and the International Student: Frequently Asked Questions

April 23, 2021   ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman Issues COVID Vaccination Mandate for ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Students, Faculty, and Staff

April 16, 2021     ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman Comments on Consulting with ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Presidents on Mandatory Vaccination

March 9, 2021     Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on COVID Vaccine Rollout

January 13, 2021     Report from ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman to ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Board of Regents

December 11, 2020, Guidance Extending FFCRA Leave Expiration to June 30, 2021

November 13, 2020   Report from ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman to the ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Board of Regents

September 15, 2020, Temporary Exception to Annual Leave “Carryover” Limit through Calendar Year 2022

September 15, 2020, Preserving Employee Pension and Optional Retirement Plan Benefits During Temporary Furloughs/Salary Reductions in FY 2021

August 26, 2020   Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman: Special Meeting of Board of Regents

August 23, 2020   ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Statement on Monitoring and Responding to Anticipated Changes in COVID-19 Disease Progression, Fall 2020

August 22, 2020   ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Statement on COVID-19 Testing and a Remote Start to the Fall Semester at Towson University (TU)

July 30, 2020    ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Statement on COVID-19 Testing and Symptom Monitoring for Students and Employees Returning in Fall 2020

July 22, 2020, Statement by Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Why the ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Is Preparing for a Hybrid Instructional Model This Fall

June 19, 2020   ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Statement: ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§ Freezes Tuition, Room & Board Rates for 2020-21 Academic Year

June 3, 2020, Guidance re Older Employees and those with Underlying Serious Health Conditions at Higher Risk for Severe Illness from COVID-19

May 29, 2020   ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Statement: ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Institutions Plan a Fall Semester of Hybrid In-Person and Remote Instruction

May 29, 2020, ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Statement: ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Institutions Plan a Fall Semester of Hybrid In-Person and Remote Instruction

May 27, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on the Impact of COVID-19 on the University System Budget

May 26, 2020   Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Return-to-Campus and Return-to-Research Planning

May 26, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Return-to-Campus and Return-to-Research Planning

May 12, 2020, Rescinding Temporary Guidance that Recommended Institutions Provide Additional Pay to Certain Employees During Spring Semester 2020

May 11, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on New Title IX Regulations and Planning for the Fall Semester

May 8, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Planning for a Return to Campus This Fall

May 1, 2020, ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman's Report to Board of Regents

April 27, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Return to Campus Advisory Group and COVID Research & Innovation Task Force 

April 20,2020, Guidance Regarding ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Policy on Family and Medical Leave as Temporarily Adjusted by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

April 13, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Large-Scale COVID-19 Testing, a Task Force Marshalling ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Innovation in COVID-19 Response, and the Transformation of Online Teaching and Learning

April 6, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Summer Session, Early Graduation Options for Select Health Professions Students, Test-Optional Fall Admission, and Student Financial Aid Packages

March 30, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on on Governor Hogan’s Executive Order, USM’s Community Crisis Response, and Emergency Relief for Students

March 27, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on the Partial Refund of Student Fees

March 23, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Essential ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Employees

March 19, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman on the Remainder of the Semester, Commencement, and Other Issues

March 16, 2020, Statement by ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Chancellor Jay A. Perman, Special ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Board of Regents Meeting

March 16, 2020, Statement Regarding Staff Remaining on Campus During Current Telework Period

March 13, 2020, ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Statement on Room and Board Policies for Residential Students Moving to Remote and Online Learning

March 12, 2020, Temporary Guidance for Employees on Workplace Assignments, Telework, and Absences Related to COVID-19 Events: Frequently Asked Questions

March 12, 2020, Temporary Guidance Regarding Faculty, Staff and Graduate Assistant Workplace Assignments, Telework and Absences Due to COVID-19-Related Events

March 12, 2020, Guidance on Telework, Study Abroad, and Large Gatherings

March 10, 2020, Guidance on ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Spring Break, Distance Learning, and Related COVID-19 Preparations

March 6, 2020, ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Prepares for Impending Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in State of Maryland

March 3, 2020, ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Statement on Self Isolation of Students, Faculty & Staff

February 28, 2020, Letter to the ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Presidents

January 24, 2020, Letter to the ´óÄ̸£Àû¼§Presidents

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