| by Jeff Dayton-Johnson
Next Monday, we resume instruction at MIIS. We expect this to be a stimulating and most welcome return to our fundamental mission, for students and faculty alike. But it will be anything but business as usual. I’d like to share a few observations about how we’re approaching the weeks ahead.
| by Lisa Burchard
We have received questions about access to campus buildings following Wednesday’s “workplace” memo requiring employees who are able to work remotely to do so. Faculty and staff should not come back to campus or to their office buildings unless they have a need to briefly return to gather materials or to prepare for remote learning activities. Staff who are considered “essential” employees with an on-campus role can and should be on campus.
| by Samantha Flint
As our community adapts to a remote learning model, we have created a process that enables student employees to work remotely.
| by Suzanne Gurland, Jeff Cason, and Sujata Moorti
Dear Students, as promised, we are writing with specific information regarding the scheduling of classes once they resume on March 30, and to explain the reasoning for the changes we are making.
| by Suzanne Gurland, Jeff Cason, and Sujata Moorti
Dear Faculty Colleagues, as promised, we are writing with specific information regarding the scheduling of classes once they resume on March 30. Before stating the resolution of our deliberations, we would like to explain the relevant context. We have decided on our way forward after significant consultation, with department chairs and program directors and with the academic continuity group. We recognize that there is no ideal solution to our upcoming schedule, but we have tried to come to the best available solution.
| by R Michael Ulibarri
As our community adapts to a remote learning model, we have created a process that enables student employees to work remotely.
| by Carlos Vélez
The U.S. Department of State has just announced a Global Health Advisory Level 4: Do Not Travel. This advisory indicates that American citizens abroad should either return home or stay in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Those who stay in place must be prepared to remain abroad indefinitely.
| by Laurie Patton, Karen Miller, and David Provost
Karen, David, and I are following up on the news from this morning that an individual in Addison County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. We had a lot of information in there from a public health perspective and will, of course, continue to communicate that vital content as we follow developments around COVID-19. We also know that you have questions and concerns about what working at Middlebury will look like in the months ahead, and how your jobs and lives—and those of your families and loved ones—will be affected.
| by David Provost and Mark Peluso
Today, Porter Medical Center announced that an individual in Addison County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. It is our understanding that the individual was tested by Porter’s drive-through service after being screened via telemedicine. The patient is receiving care, following CDC guidelines, and self-isolating at home. We ask all community members to respect the individual’s privacy and avoid speculation and rumor as to their identity.
