Dear Bulldog parent/family member
I am writing with an update about UMD’s efforts in response to the
public health concerns of the COVID-19 virus. We know our Bulldog
parents and family members are important partners in supporting
students.
First, I wanted to make sure you know about the University of Minnesota system’s Safe Campus website on COVID-19.
This a resource for all five campuses of the University of Minnesota
and the site will be updated continuously as the response to COVID-19
evolves, following the guidance from the CDC and Minnesota Department of
Health. It is a great advantage for our Duluth campus to be part of the
University of Minnesota system, as this provides us access to many
resources and support systems.
As is a best practice in higher education, we have an Emergency Operations Plan that includes a section on pandemic flu. Our Emergency Management website has more information and a specific tab at the top of the page for Health. We are actively reviewing those plans and a number of meetings are happening across campus as preparations are underway.
Our Health Services staff are actively monitoring information from the
Center for Disease Control, the Minnesota Department of Health, and our
local St. Louis County Department of Health. Regular consultation is
occurring with the Twin Cities Health Emergency Response Office as well
as our two local hospital systems.
Finally, you’ll note that links to Twin Cities campus and system
communications are provided on the Safe Campus site. My communications
are available in the Chancellor's communications archive,
and this includes my most recent email to students in advance of spring
break. If your students have returned home for break, I hope you will
encourage them to pay attention to messages from the university and
practice the good health habits that are widely promoted. In the
meantime, please continue to monitor the Safe Campus website for the latest information for you and your students.
If you have questions, please contact our Student Life office - 218.726.8501 or vcsl@d.umn.edu
Sincerely
Lendley C. Black
Chancellor
