This FAQ list was updated most recently on April 22, 2022.
If you
have questions after reviewing the information presented here, please
email aboutcovid19@hendrix.edu.
What options are available to help quarantined and isolated
students keep up with their classes?
[Added
January 27, 2022] Instructors have been asked to work with any
students missing class the way they normally would with any student who is ill
and could not attend. Instructors have a “toolkit” of options for working with
students who are absent, and the most appropriate tools will vary depending on
the nature of the course.
To
ensure the College provides good options for students who are following COVID protocols,
especially during the current COVID surge, instructors may use one or more of
these options in a way that makes sense for the teaching approach and learning
goals of their course:
- Providing
notes, slides, make-up work, photos of work written on a board in class,
etc.
- Encouraging
the use of peer tutoring; for example, asking students in the class to
help their classmate by sharing their notes.
- Assisting
students during office hours to help them get ready to return to
class.
- Making
changes to the syllabus that add flexibility to make recovery from
consecutive absences more doable for students.
- If
an instructor’s classroom equipment and instructional methods for the
class allow, they may provide the option to have the student join the
class via Microsoft Teams. This approach will only be
used if it makes sense for a particular class. Instructors may also choose
to record class/lectures for students to watch non-synchronously.
Students
will be strongly discouraged from logging on remotely when they are healthy and
not quarantined, as it is important for students to be in the classroom
actively engaging with the instructor, the material, and with other students.
Will there be hybrid classroom education this spring?
[Updated January
21, 2022] While the semester began with online instruction,
the plan for this spring is a complete return to in-person
classes as soon as possible. If a student must miss class because of
COVID-19 isolation or quarantine protocols, they should contact their
instructors to discuss plans for missed coursework as they would for any other
illness or temporary absence. Instructors are notified of all students who are
officially in a COVID-related protocol so that any related absences will be
considered excused.
Will face coverings still be required on
campus this spring?
[Updated March 15,
2022] Because
the CDC
listed Faulkner County at a medium COVID community transmission level starting
on Thursday, March 10 the College moved to mask-optional in campus buildings
beginning Saturday, March 12, 2022. With this change, the Campus COVID
Steering Committee asks that all community members continue to support
classmates and colleagues who elect to mask on campus. Students who are at high
risk of severe illness from COVID-19 may contact Julie Brown, Director of
Academic Success, at brownj@hendrix.edu to discuss academic
accommodations for health and safety concerns; faculty and staff members who
are at high risk or have family who are high risk may contact Vicki Lynn in
Human Resources at lynn@hendrix.edu to discuss work
accommodations for health and safety concerns. We will continue to monitor
public health guidance and the presence and effect of COVID-19 variants in
Arkansas. If conditions worsen once again, the College may revert to requiring
all members of the community to wear CDC-recommendation-compliant
masks indoors,
and outdoors when not able to maintain distancing of 6 feet or more.
How often are students
required to undergo surveillance testing?
[Updated April 22, 2022] The SAA athletic conference currently follows
NCAA guidance for testing, including frequency and type of test performed. As
such, student-athletes are not currently required to undergo surveillance
testing.
Where can students get vaccinated? Is there
a cost for vaccination?
Students
may obtain vaccinations at a provider of their choice. The Hendrix Medical Clinic is among the
sites providing COVID-19 vaccinations (Pfizer and Moderna).
Call 501-852-1366 to schedule an appointment. Vaccines were paid for
with taxpayer dollars and are provided to all people living in the
United States at no cost. Most health insurance plans cover the full
cost of the administration of the vaccine. If someone is
uninsured, vaccine providers may seek reimbursement from the federal
government.
Hendrix
will provide vaccination opportunities for any students who want the
vaccine and have been unable to receive it, including international
students.
Will official College travel be allowed in
the spring?
Students,
faculty, and staff will be allowed to travel on official College business
this spring (including for Odyssey projects). Special COVID approval
for domestic travel is not required, but we do ask travelers to follow any destination
COVID protocols and to regularly monitor for COVID symptoms.
International travelers must petition for approval at this link.
How can students stay safe?
[Updated March
15, 2022] The best ways to keep the community safe are still
vaccination (including a booster if eligible), symptom monitoring,
and masking when transmission in the area is classified as “High” by the CDC.
More than 90% of Hendrix students and employees are fully vaccinated (see
the dashboard above for the latest numbers).
CAMPUS VISITORS
Will visitors, including parents, speakers, performers,
event attendees, or prospective students and their families be allowed on
campus?
[Updated March 15, 2022] Visitors
to campus are now welcome.
CAMPUS EVENTS
Is there a limitation on group size?
[Updated March
15, 2022] Events and activities do not currently require any special
approval from the COVID administrators. Outdoor gatherings are encouraged
when possible, and location should always be chosen to maximize social
distancing.
Will any off-campus groups be allowed on campus?
[Updated March
15, 2022] Off-campus groups are now being allowed on campus.