University Announcements

Clery Act notification to all members and guests of the Texas A&M University-Central Texas community:

September 7, 2020

In accordance with the Federal Clery Act, this message is a reminder that COVID-19 is present in the campus community. We all must take steps to slow the spread of the disease. The intent of this message is to share information about Texas A&M University-Central Texas COVID-19 resources and protocols for the fall semester. Fall 2020 Return to Campus information may be found at the following website: https://www.tamuct.edu/covid19/

Every student, employee, and visitor to the campus is expected to adhere to the following standards:

• Wear a cloth face covering over your nose and mouth when on campus or within 50 feet of the building entrances
• Please note that eating or drinking is allowed on campus but face coverings must be back in place as soon as possible thereafter.
• Frequently wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer
• Maintain physical distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others

The university is monitoring COVID-19 data and updating weekly metrics with numbers of positive cases and suspected cases in an attempt ensure self-isolation where appropriate. The information also helps inform our decision making related to campus operations in consultation with the Texas A&M University System and local health officials.

As a reminder, the university will not communicate publicly about individual positive cases, consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other privacy considerations. Individuals who have been potentially exposed to a positive case will be notified through the university's contact tracing procedures, making public communications unnecessary. The university will determine the release of non-identifying communications about clusters of positive results should those occur.

Before leaving home for work or study each day, all individuals should check for symptoms according to CDC guidelines.

Anyone who is experiencing any symptom(s) should self-isolate, contact their health care provider, and follow the university's reporting guidelines for students and employees located at: https://redcap.tamhsc.edu/surveys/?s=N38DRD4EMK