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News and Announcements
Keeping Bobcats informed, September 9, 2020
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PHASE 2
HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Return to Campus
Move-in for those approved to live in on-campus housing will take place Sept. 22-26. All students should self-quarantine for two weeks prior to returning to Athens.
ACADEMICS
Course Schedules
Many students in Phase 2 will have some face-to-face experiences, but the majority of courses will continue online. Students will receive direction from their instructors for courses with in-person requirements.
HOUSING OPT-OUT
Remote Alternative
If you are approved for Phase 2 but do not plan to return to live on campus, you need to complete an intent to remain online form by Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. The form can be found through your myhousing portal.
REDUCED CAMPUS DENSITY
Program Selection
Decisions for return were based on essential in-person educational requirements, and which programs would most benefit from access to labs, studios and specialized equipment.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Student Town Hall Sept. 17
During the last Town Hall on Aug. 22, our panelists and live chat response team fielded and responded to more than 400 questions. Join us for the next Teams live event for students and parents next week! We know you have questions; please submit them by Sept. 11.
COMING TO ATHENS?
IN KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM AND LOVE
Vibrancy Theater
OHIO students have created a new theatre organization to amplify voices of artists who identify as black, indigeonous and/or persons of color.
Global Opportunities
Utilize the new virtual portal for peer advising, bookings and to browse program options. Follow @OHIOGoGlobal for news, events and photos that will spark your wanderlust.
BLM Panel Sept. 14
Patton College is hosting panel discussions for the entire Bobcat family. Next week the topic is The Black Male Experience. Join us at noon on Sept. 14.
THE CITY OF ATHENS
Community Compact
As part of the response to the global pandemic, the City of Athens and OHIO have established a community compact detailing plans to support one another during the pandemic.
COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Addiction Recovery Support
R.I.S.E.–Recovery to Inspire, Share and Empower–provides support and resources for students in recovery from alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviors; students seeking recovery; and students impacted by the addiction of a loved one.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Confidential Resources
The information reported through the COVID Hotline, Athens City-County Health Department, and COVID case managers will be confidential, and reporting through these channels is required. As a confidential resource, you will not get in trouble about how you were exposed to COVID-19, we simply want to make sure you are taken care of and we need your help to make sure you aren't putting others at risk. However, failure to report or cooperate with any contact tracing efforts is a violation of the student Code of Conduct.
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT CENTER
Get Involved.
BE SAFE, BOBCATS.
OHIO COVID Self Symptom Checker: Complete your daily assessment>>
COVID Campus Incident Report: Report confirmed & suspected cases>>
OHIOHealth Hotline: Connect with Resources by calling (877) OU-COV19
Return to Campus mandatory course: Connect to online modules>>
The OHIO Pledge: Commit to safety>>
OHIO Coronavirus Website: Explore campus updates>>
Published
September 10, 2020