Sherman also reminded the group that bystanders must report any hazing activity they see, or they could face penalties.
Education about the “red zone” is being increased Fall Semester due to concerns of fewer students knowing what resources are available following a year of quarantine.
Resident assistants have not yet been told of any changes to guidelines as a result of the university vaccine requirement.
Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said the program will cost the university $190,000.
Students can use the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisories website to assess health risks in other countries.
OU has taken samples of suspected mold spores, however, confirmation has not yet been announced.
Senators also urged members to invite people to join Senate.
Joe McLaughlin, vice president of AAUP, said he was not surprised the error occurred.
The buildings are part of OU’s comprehensive construction master plan.
The ECRC stated both Robert Stewart, former director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, and Scott Titsworth, dean of the Scripps College of Communication, “provided legitimate, non-discriminatory, non-retaliatory reasons” for their actions.
Students and professors feel as though in-person classes have many benefits over online classes and hope to see more in the future.
About 800 graduates and their family members returned to Athens to celebrate graduation.
The meeting featured speakers from GEO and a local AFSCME chapter.
OU set Nov. 15 as the deadline for students, faculty and staff at all university locations to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Senate also updated it’s financial totals near the end of the meeting.
While many concur that a college education is beneficial post-graduation, the current tuition prices for online courses raise student concerns.
Graduates will not be required to wear a mask or test negative before returning to Athens for the ceremony Sept. 5.
Both doses of two-dose vaccines are required to be received by Nov. 15.
The petition criticized the mask mandate, COVID-19 testing and required vaccination reporting.
The library is open to all students, faculty and staff from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
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