Aggies All In: Returning to Campus

Personal Health Responsibility

The following outlines expectations of all MSC students and employees while on campus. This is not only to protect your health, but the health of our entire community. Your continued support of these guidelines is appreciated.

MSC Health Screening Form

Campus Visitors

Until further notice, college facilities are currently unavailable for use by outside entities including local civic organizations and student visitors. 

Face Coverings

In accordance with current CDC and MSC Task Force recommendations, face coverings are no longer required in Murray State College facilities. Individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask in circumstances where one is not required based on their own needs. Physical distancing of at least 3 feet is still recommended and it is also recommended that everyone continue to remain vigilant with handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing, and if you are sick, take precautions to limit your exposure to others.

MSC will continue to monitor COVID cases in our community and will continue protocols for illness reporting, quarantine/isolation and track/trace. The College will release additional updates on policies and protocols as necessary. MSC’s dedication to a safe and healthy environment continues.

Positive COVID-19 Cases on Campus

Our response to a self-reported or health-department reported positive diagnosis on campus will require guidance from state and local health officials.

Quarantine, contact tracing, notification and facility disinfection procedures will be implemented.  If you or someone you know reports symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19, please fill out the MSC Illness Reporting Form. 

MSC Illness Reporting Form

Contact Tracing and Testing

Murray State is working closely with the state health department and local officials to monitor and make testing information available.  We will rely on information from health-department officials when making decisions and determining strategies to maintain a healthy campus.  Students, faculty and staff will be asked to self-monitor with regard to temperature status and potential symptoms.

Cleaning of College Facilities

MSC Maintenance provides touch-point cleaning and disinfecting on a daily basis throughout the campus.  Multiple cleanings may be performed in high-traffic areas.  Hand sanitizer and dispenser units have been installed throughout campus.  Maintenance employees will supply cleaning supplies as needed to all buildings.

Campus Communications

The MSC Communication Department will inform staff and students of any changes to safety protocols throughout the semester.  Updates will be published weekly in the Aggielite and text messages or emails may be sent through normal contact systems.  Communications will also share recommendations or concerns raised through the campus COVID-19 Task Force.

Instruction

Faculty will work to provide in-person, lecture-style instruction in as many courses as possible. 

Instructors in the laboratory and clinical settings that are not appropriate for social distancing in regard to pedagogical or safety issues may require the use of face masks and other PPE including face shields, gloves, surgical masks or other as necessary for faculty and students.

Class Schedule

Murray will continue with regular hours of instruction.  

Classrooms

 Social distancing may be used in many lecture classes depending on class size and available space.  Some classrooms may be reconfigured to allow for social distancing and large meeting rooms may be scheduled to provide ample space for safe interactions.

Office Hours

All essential offices will be staffed as usual, but may reduce hours or personnel as necessary.  Faculty may be allowed office hours, but may also engage in posted virtual office hours to accomplish social distancing.  Faculty and staff will be available to assist students as usual, if not always in person.

Finals Weeks

Tentatively, finals week will take place December 6-10 and consist of in-person exams with class instructors having the option to hold exams online. 

Library and Success Center

The MSC Library hours have returned to normal (8 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, and 4:30- 8:30 p.m. Sunday), but may be reduced to allow extra time for cleaning if necessary.  Some computers have been removed and work stations relocated to help achieve social distancing.  Library and related student success services will be available in person.