Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture COVID-19 Plan - Summer 2024

 

In consideration of the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture’s commitment to maintaining healthy and safe living and learning environments while COVID-19 still poses health risks, the following expectations are in place for all students through the duration of the summer 2024 term. We prioritize the health and safety of our students, instructors, staff, and community partners and will update these expectations as needed. 
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Expectations for Students
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Abiding by safety or hygiene standards recommended by the Chicago Center, the Chicago Department Public Health, or the CDC, students:
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• Are recommended to test prior to their arrival in Chicago

• Will follow CDPH and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines surrounding COVID-19

• Are required to familiarize themselves with the symptoms of COVID-19 and best prevention methods by visiting the CDC website.

• Are expected to respect the health and safety of others by willingly self-monitoring the ways they are exposing others and diligently taking precautions against it.

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Vaccination Status

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• Students are no longer required to be fully vaccinated. 

• Students are expected to follow the Chicago Center COVID-19 Positive Test Case and Illness Protocol if they exhibit symptoms, are exposed to COVID-19, or test positive for COVID-19;

 
Testing
 

Students will be responsible for any tests they need throughout the summer. 

Classes

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All classes are offered in-person this summer unless otherwise communicated. Masking is no longer required for students or instructors. 
 
Internships & Placements
 
All internships will be in person unless otherwise specified by a placement site.
 
Chicago Center COVID-19 Positive Case and Illness Protocol
 
If a student is exposed to, diagnosed with, or develops symptoms of COVID-19, the student must notify Cameron Siefkes-Dreher via email immediately, and review these CDC recommendations in the meantime. At that time, the Chicago Center will implement our response plan, which includes contact tracing, testing, quarantine, and other measures. The Chicago Center will provide quarantine and isolation housing to students living in a Chicago Center facility.
 
All testing required of the student will be their responsibility.  

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