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Dear Students & Colleagues,
With spring break beginning this weekend, we want to take a moment to update you on the college’s COVID-19 prevention and preparation efforts. We continue to update our COVID-19 page as new information becomes available.
This morning the State of Tennessee reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Williamson County. The disease is showing up in cities across the United States.
We know many of you will be traveling next week. Please remember to follow the CDC’s prevention guidance and wash your hands with soap often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Travel to affected regions
As a reminder, official college travel to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Warning is not allowed. Personal travel to countries on the warning list is also discouraged at this time. Anyone traveling to a country with a Level 3 designation should plan to self-quarantine for at least 14 days before returning to campus.
Guidance for those who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19
The possibility of exposure to COVID-19 increases as more cases are confirmed around the country. If you believe you have been exposed to a person with COVID-19 or if you are exhibiting symptoms of respiratory illness (fever, cough, shortness of breath), please seek treatment from a healthcare professional and follow CDC guidance.
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, or you are under surveillance for COVID-19 please contact a college official.
Students, please contact Darrell Ray, vice president for student life.
Faculty & Staff, please contact Claire Shapiro, chief human resources officer.
We don’t want to alarm you with this situation. But we do want to ensure our community is prepared. Again, health officials say the best defense is practicing good personal hygiene, wash your hands, avoid touching your face, stay home if you’re sick.
We will continue to update the college’s COVID-19 website as new information becomes available.
We hope you all have a restful enjoyable break.
Darrell Ray, PhD
Interim Vice President for Student Life
Kyle Webb
Vice President for Finance & Business Affairs
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