The University is taking necessary measures to maintain a safe workplace, consistent with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Tate Reeves’ Safe Return executive order, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the IHL Safe Start Task Force, city of Oxford’s Serving Oxford Safely order, and local health authorities.
As staff presence increases and operations resume on campus, officials will closely monitor and assess the potential spread of the virus, as well as existing policies and procedures to mitigate it. If localized outbreaks emerge, tighter restrictions and reduced on-campus staffing may need to be implemented again.