Carroll University COVID-19 Mandatory Policies
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
These policies are an extension of our Code of Conduct, which highlights, “The Student Code of Conduct is applied to both on and off campus settings as well as online and digital spaces (including social media and blogging platforms).
These policies are effective June 1, 2020 and will be in place until otherwise communicated. We will continue to monitor and update based on U.S. Centers for Disease Control Guidelines, the Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services and industry-specific guidance from organizations such as the American College Health Association.
Individuals observed to not be in compliance with the identified guidelines may be subject to disciplinary action.
Use these links to quickly navigate to the topics addressed on this page.
Health and Safety
We expect that members of the Carroll University community — students, faculty and staff — act in consideration of the overall safety and wellbeing of all. All students are prohibited, as articulated in the Student Handbook, from creating a health and safety hazard that would put the Carroll community at risk. Those that demonstrate a hazard on campus grounds may be asked to leave campus grounds or campus housing. Students are required to comply with health and safety laws, orders, ordinances, regulations and health and safety guidance adopted by Carroll University.
Report COVID-19 High Risk Behavior
Any member of the Carroll community (faculty, staff or students) may anonymously report concerns regarding behavior that is in direct conflict with our COVID-19 mandatory policies. Report a Policy Violation​
Face Coverings/Masks
Face coverings/masks must be worn on all campus grounds and in campus owned and/or operated buildings and houses when in the presence of others and in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Face coverings/Masks are still encouraged when practicing physical distancing.
Face coverings/masks must be worn in Residence Hall, Apartment and Suite common areas including lobbies, lounges, kitchen, hallways, elevators and common area bathrooms, with the exception of shower use, brushing teeth or utilizing restroom stall.
Face coverings/masks are not required to be worn while dining.
See details regarding mask use and care below.
Type and Intended Use of Face Coverings/Masks
Cloth Face Covering
- Description: Home-made or commercially manufactured face coverings that are washable and help contain wearer’s respiratory emissions
- Intended Use: Required for campus community use in non-healthcare settings (office spaces, general research/work settings, community areas where 6’ social distancing cannot be consistency maintained). Must be replaced daily. (not required when working alone in an office setting)
Disposable Mask
- Description: Commercially manufactured masks that help contain wearer’s respiratory emissions
- Intended Use: Required for campus community use in non-healthcare settings (office spaces, general research/work settings, community areas where 6’ social distancing cannot be consistency maintained). Must be replaced daily. (not required when working alone in an office setting)
*Face Shields
- Description: Face shields are made from plastic or plexiglass that are connected to a headband and are an option that allows for ease of airflow, less facial restriction and the ability to see facial expression.
- Intended Use: Plastic face shields must reach from above the nose to the chin or lower in order to intercept droplets from the individual wearing the shield. Face shields should be disinfected daily at a minimum.
- *Allowable with an approved accommodation from the Office of Accessability Services
Medical-Grade Surgical Mask
- Description: FDA-approved masks to protect the wearer from large droplets and splashes; help contain wearer’s respiratory emissions
- Intended Use: These masks are reserved for healthcare workers and other approved areas with task-specific hazards determined by OESO
N95 Respirator
- Description: Provide effective respiratory protection form airborne particles and aerosols; help contain wearer’s respiratory emissions
- Intended Use: These masks are reserved for healthcare workers and other approved areas with task-specific hazards determined by OESO
Physical Distancing
Also known as “social distancing”, Physical distancing is defined as a 6 foot distance between parties in the same physical location.
Gathering Limitations
In compliance with the guidelines for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, informal gatherings may not exceed 10 individuals. When gatherings are taking place, participants must observe physical distancing guidelines (6 feet). Special observations will be developed and communicated for academic purposes.
Planned and approved events and meetings must observe capacity limits as communicated by the Department of Reservation and Events Services.
Guests / Visitors
Contracted residents are permitted one guest from another residential building. Face covering and physical distancing guidelines must be observed.
Only Carroll University residential students are permitted as guests within residential buildings.
No overnight guest passes will be granted.
Quarantine / Isolated Housing
Carroll University may request or require a student to leave campus housing when that resident’s continued presence in the housing community poses a health or safety risk for community members. This may be determined due to identified symptoms or exposure to an individual with confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. Residential students are required to comply with requests from Residence Life and Housing to leave their assigned space due to COVID-19.
Not all residential rooms or halls are appropriate for self-quarantine or self-isolation due to shared restrooms or inadequate facilities. Therefore, in situations where a student is required or recommended to self-quarantine or self-isolate, students may not be permitted to continue residing in their original contracted residential space and will be provided alternative housing arrangements as needed and/or available. Removal from campus housing to isolate or quarantine does not constitute a termination of a residential student’s housing contract.
Any individual who violates an order to quarantine/isolate may be subject to disciplinary action including housing probation or termination including loss of deposit.
Athletics and In-Person Courses
The University may modify and communicate specific guidelines for Athletics practice and competition for registered student athletes.
The University may also modify and communicate guidelines for specifically identified courses.
Both Athletics and in-person courses will make modifications in consultation with the CDC, Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, American College Health Association and other relevant governing bodies and associations.
Reporting a Positive Test Result
Students will be required to submit a report to COVID19report@carrollu.edu or text 262.218.2379 within the same business day for any of the following:
- Any newly on-set symptoms
- If an student has tested positive for COVID-19 and the city, state and county of residence
- If a member of your household has tested positive for COVID-19
- If you were directly exposed to a positive case
Direct Exposure is defined as:
- Direct physical contact with a person (e.g. hug, kiss, handshake, high-five).
- Being within six (6) feet of a person(s) who has tested positively for more than 15 minutes.
- Direct contact with any respiratory secretions (e.g. coughed/sneezed on, contact with dirty tissue, sharing a drinking glass, food or towels or other personal items).
- An overnight stay for at least one night in a household with the person(s).
Contact
Questions regarding Housing guidelines and/or restrictions should be directed to housing@carrollu.edu.
Questions regarding guidelines and policy should be directed to conduct@carrollu.edu.
Questions regarding any other COVID-19 impact areas should contact covid-19info@carrollu.edu or view additional information on our COVID-19 webpages.
To inquire about accommodations, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services at wyc@carrollu.edu or by phone at 262.524.7335.