Events and Gatherings Reopening Information
General Guidelines
- Offer a hybrid opportunity for participants for any/all gatherings/events. This includes offering participants the opportunity to call in for a gathering/event or to participate virtually. This may require a reservation system for people who will participate in-person and then links, etc. for those who will join virtually.
- Consider planning events for small numbers of individuals (10 or less).
- Refrain from large events and gatherings. While the population on a large gathering/event is a nebulous number, we are asking that all gatherings/events remain under the amount permitted to congregate based on the State of Ohio’s orders, and when individuals are unable to remain the requisite six feet from one another for a 15-minute and longer period.
- Wear a face covering to enter and exit the facility. In cases where it is appropriate, consider wearing a face covering for the entirety of the event. If participants will be six feet (or more) from other individuals, facial coverings can be removed during the event.
- Go paperless wherever possible, eliminating touchpoints such as exchanges of paper tickets, programs, or meeting agendas.
- Build in time to clean the facility after the close of the event. This includes disinfecting seating and tables for the next group to utilize the space.
- Provide signage for participants to direct and state expectations of behavior while attending the gathering/event.
Informal Social Gatherings
While Mount Union is a community that encourages networking and responsible socializing, students are expected to adhere to the Responsible RestartOhio plan when they are both on and off campus as they reconnect with others. Students are encouraged to create family groups with the people they live and eat with of no more than 10 people. If students choose to gather with others, these gatherings must be limited to no more than 10 people and all people must be at least six feet from one another. If the gathering is inside, this should include mask wearing.
This prohibits most parties, informal gatherings, or events at off campus houses. Gatherings held by student organizations must adhere to the safety regulations set forth by the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership.
Students who intentionally place themselves or others in danger of catching or spreading COVID-19 will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. This includes participating in events that do not adhere to the above qualifications.