COVID Resources - Coastal Carolina University
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As of August 18, 2021, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear face coverings indoors. This applies to all spaces across campus except for private offices and assigned residential rooms, suites and apartments. An exception to the mask requirement will also apply for those who are actively eating inside a campus dining facility.

The following resources are provided for CCU faculty and staff related to community health expectations and accountability for students in the 2021-2022 academic year. This information was created in collaboration with multiple campus partners, including the Coastal Comeback Committee, Emergency Management, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs. This guidance is subject to change in light of direction from the state and/or Centers for Disease Control.

Guidance regarding required face coverings: this guidance provides faculty and staff with information regarding students who decline to participate in this public health requirement.
Community Health Concern Flowchart: this chart outlines the steps and educational resources that will be used to approach community health concerns.
Community Health Concern Report: the purpose of this form is to report student behavior that has the potential to negatively impact the health and wellbeing of the CCU community. Examples include but are not limited to: refusing to wear required face coverings, violating isolation/quarantine protocol when instructed to do so, and actively jeopardizing the health and safety of others.

Community Health Expectations

If a student exhibits a concerning behavior related to public health, the student may eventually be referred to the Dean of Students Office.

In every situation, our first preference is to address non-compliance with the requirements through a conversation and social enforcement via and educational perspective. Share facts, offer resources, and reaffirm community expectations for all members of the Coastal community. However, students who repeatedly disregard this expectation will be held responsible for their actions. Be sure to document the incident of disruptive behavior, even if it appears to be minor at the time.

If the situation occurs in a classroom or other academic setting, it is considered a classroom management issue, though a suggested classroom management protocol and a community health concern report are available above.

If the situation occurs outside the classroom, it is considered a community accountability issue. Any student, faculty, or staff member who observes the behavior should remind the student of the requirement and give the student a chance to comply with it prior to referring the matter to the Office of the Dean of Students.

The Department of Public Safety is not responsible for enforcing community health and should not be the first point of contact regarding behavioral concerns.