Health & Safety
COVID-19 Resources & College/University Responses
This page will be updated regularly with the latest information from the State of Michigan and MICU member institutions. For questions, information changes, and updates please contact Colby at MICU ccesaro@micolleges.org.
Vaccine Information from the State of Michigan
Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities Playbook for COVID-19 Response & Reopening
The playbook is based on CDC guidance, Gov. Whitmer’s executive orders, and other state and federal directives. The playbook offers practical support and model strategies for supporting instruction, lab activities, and clinical work—all while ensuring appropriate social distancing, monitoring, testing, and disinfection protocols are maintained. The playbook was developed in collaboration with all 25 MICU members and staff.
Resources
State COVID-19 webpage: https://www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus
HEERF documents and links: All HEERF grant resources and guidance can be found on the Office of Postsecondary Education’s webpage.
NAICU COVID-19 webpage: http://www.naicu.edu/research-resources/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-resources
Student Veterans
There have been some updates from VA on how the new law (https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3503/text?r=1&s=1) allows VA some flexibility. This legislation, while making concessions for the current impacted semesters, would also temporarily allow full housing pay for online only students who are enrolled full time for the spring/summer and fall semesters. School Certifying Officials have the opportunity to get on webinars next week to learn processes to support this law and assist vets. See the FAQ here.
Schools are being asked to hold all certifications, amendments or adjustments to VA that are related to changes due to C-19 - until further notice.
Other resources:
Food assistance - https://www.expensify.org/hunger: Expensify.org will reimburse you up to $50 for essential goods and groceries purchased on your SNAP card.
FERPA and COVID-19 :
https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/FERPA%20and%20Coronavirus%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions_0.pdf
MICU Member institution actions (last updated June 14, 2021, 1:30PM)
1 | Institution | Student Vaccinations Required for Fall 2021? | |
|---|---|---|---|
2 | Adrian College | ||
3 | Albion College | Yes | |
4 | Alma College | ||
5 | Andrews University | ||
6 | Aquinas College | ||
7 | Baker College | ||
8 | Calvin University | ||
9 | Cleary University | ||
10 | College for Creative Studies | Yes | |
11 | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
12 | Cornerstone University | ||
13 | Davenport University | ||
14 | Finlandia University | ||
15 | Hope College | ||
16 | Kalamazoo College | Yes | |
17 | Kettering University | ||
18 | Lawrence Technological University | Yes | |
19 | Madonna University | ||
20 | Northwood University | ||
21 | Olivet College | ||
22 | Rochester University | ||
23 | Siena Heights University | ||
24 | Spring Arbor University | ||
25 | University of Detroit Mercy | Yes | |
26 | Walsh College |
For questions, information changes, and updates please contact Colby at MICU ccesaro@micolleges.org.