Task Force Notices

Here is a timeline of updates provided to the University community.

2023 Notices

March 3, 2023

The COVID-19 task force provided COVID and vaccination policy updates

January 30, 2023

The COVID-19 task force provided a few updates on testing, cases, current state conditions, and University actions

2022 Notices

December 15, 2022

The COVID-19 task force communicated an update to the notification process, recommendations for post-holiday return, and other important reminders.

November 18, 2022

The COVID-19 task force announced a new minibus on campus for COVID-19 testing and medication.

November 3, 2022

The COVID-19 task force encouraged everyone to get a bivalent booster and a flu shot.

October 21, 2022

Vice President for Administration Michelle Rogers and the COVID-19 Task Force informed the University community about COVID policies and practices ahead of Homecoming Weekend events.

September 9, 2022

Vice President for Administration and Chair of the COVID-19 Task Force Michelle Rogers shared some key COVID updates previously provided by the University’s COVID Task Force during the summer.

August 18, 2022

Vice President for Administration Michelle Rogers and the COVID-19 Task Force informed the University community about COVID policies and practices ahead of the Fall semester.

July 7, 2022

The University's COVID Task Force reminded the community of the University's policies and practices.

June 10, 2022

The University's COVID Task Force announced an update of the University's policies and practices based upon guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) that shifts the nation's status and response from a pandemic to an endemic approach.

April 6, 2022

The COVID Task Force announced the closure of the San Bernardino County COVID-19 testing clinic on campus.

March 21, 2022

The COVID Task Force sent a reminder about updates to the indoor face covering policy.

March 17, 2022

The COVID Task Force notified the community of updates to the indoor face covering policy. 

February 16, 2022

The COVID Task Force sent a memo with updated guidance on face coverings, campus dining, surveillance testing, and vaccinations.

February 9, 2022

The COVID Task Force reminded the University community to continue to wear face coverings while indoors. 

February 1, 2022

Vice President for Administration Michelle Rogers and the COVID-19 Task Force sent a memo regarding the lifting of temporary enhanced safety protocols and provided updated information on COVID-19 policies.

January 21, 2022

The University notified faculty and staff of updates to the University’s Vaccination Policy for Employees and the Interim COVID-19 Policy for All Employees.

January 19, 2022

Vice President for Administration Michelle Rogers sent a memo with updates and reminders regarding COVID-19 mitigation strategies and communications. 

January 14, 2022

The University announced that the College of Arts and Sciences will return to in-person instruction on January 18 and shared its steps to mitigate risk and manage the current COVID-19 environment.

January 11, 2022

Vice President for Administration Michelle Rogers sent an update regarding case numbers and the return to campus for the spring semester.

January 6, 2022

Vice President for Administration Michelle Rogers reminded faculty and staff to get tested for COVID-19 upon their return to U of R campuses. 

January 2, 2022

President Krista Newkirk and the COVID-19 Task Force provided additional information regarding the spring semester and return to work. 

Previous Notices

See 2021 notices

See 2020 notices