When we test, we can identify who is positive and protect more people. As always, thank you for your dedication during this unprecedented time. Do not hesitate to reach out to any of the Student Life or academic support staff!! As I said in last week's email, this is a very stressful time of the academic year, so please be taking steps to care for your physical and emotional health. Each member of the Lyon community will be tested every other week during the spring semester. Club from Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes will be deprived from a shot at European competitions Please read them carefully so you can begin to better understand what will be expected of each member of our community and better prepare yourself for what life in a communal environment during a world-wide pandemic will look like. Students are to contact Student Life for approval of any visitor on campus. A few things to keep in mind: 1) While there is no maximum limit to the funds that can be requested, we do have a large number of students in need. We are grateful to have them part of the Lyon Community during these challenging medical times. We do not have any students who are in the hospital nor any that have been seen at a hospital or tested for symptoms related to COVID-19. While we may not yet have answers to every question you have, we are committed to taking care of each of your needs. After students test, they will enter into quarantine until their test results are received. The below message from Interim Vice President of Business and Finance Richard Gaumer was sent via mail to students on Thursday, April 16: First and foremost, we want to let you know that, in these extraordinary and unprecedented times, your Lyon College family hopes that you are well, healthy, and that you are finishing the semester strong. Access links are below. Editor's note: Testing is set to begin Dec. 18, not Dec. 17 as previously reported. Over the course of the next few days, the college will distribute information to the campus on how to utilize the learning management system Schoology and additional resources for remote learning. Approximately half of these funds are designated specifically for emergency relief funds to be disbursed directly to currently enrolled students in need as a result of COVID-19. Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students Dr. Patrick Mulick shared the below message with students on March 20: Lyon understands that the current situation is impacting you in a variety of difficult ways. Staff, we are in the process of developing a policy regarding remote work and leave in light of rapidly changing circumstances, and it will be shared in the coming days. Seniors, we understand your sadness about missing your last semester on campus and just yesterday began forming a task force to make plans for both a virtual graduation ceremony as well as an in person ceremony when conditions allow. Faculty and staff are advised not to return to campus if they are showing symptoms or if they have been in contact with a person showing symptoms. These updates will also be available at https://www.lyon.edu/coronavirus. Developing a vaccine to fight this virus only 10 months after the outbreak started is nothing short of miraculous. All COVID-19 information, including policies and case numbers, is available on, Basketball Teams, Select Resident Life Staff –, Baseball/Softball/Volleyball/Cheerleaders/Golf Teams & All Additional Residential Students (excluding the Football Team) –, Wrestling/Cross Country/Track & Field/Basketball Teams & Select Resident Life Staff –, November 29th: Basketball, International student athletes, Residence Life Staff (RLS). NAIA announced that it is canceling the spring 2020 sports season, effective immediately. Please read the information carefully and do not be afraid to ask questions! Lyon Airport is adapting to allow our customers greater flexibility in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic. Face masks and face shields are to be used in conjunction with, not in place of, necessary primary personal protective equipment. The decision is emotional for all of us (students, faculty, staff) because being together in a residential educational community is a primary reason we choose to be at Lyon. A presumptive case means it has been confirmed at the state level but not by the CDC. The faculty and staff continue to work hard here in Batesville. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. In the early days of lockdown people were panic buying and there was a real danger of food shortages. Please keep in mind the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and that there might be a need to further modify dining services in future. Consequently, it is possible to modify and cancel any reservation without charge up to 1 hour before arrival in the car park. Remember the College’s motto, and know that we all miss you terribly. Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the College began assessing all our options to absorb the financial impact of not having students on campus. If you are a student who has a need to remain on campus past Tuesday (March 17) at 5:00 pm, please complete this waiver form (https://form.jotform.com/200754735604050). All furloughed employees will retain their benefits, and the College will continue to communicate updates to them. We also understand that some of you have a true need to live on campus, including housing insecurity, access to technology, international students, required in-person academic experience, etc. We are adhering to the guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health, and signs with that information are posted on all exterior doors. MARSHALL — The number of Lyon County residents who have died of COVID … In closing, good luck in your classes. Only residential students (those living on campus) are allowed in the residence halls for the Fall 2020 semester. Quarantine is different from isolation. Lyon College. Please keep these students and their families in your thoughts and prayers. The Student Life Staff is committed to meeting your needs the best way we can through remote services technology. The College's policies and state's executive order are available under, *The COVID Coordinator will update the dashboard weekly. I am grateful to you all for your hard work under these stressful circumstances as you also prepare for changes. Campus members can also contact IT support, Associate Director of Administrative Computing Jeremiah Cherwien, and Director of Institutional Research Andrew English for assistance. I want to encourage everyone to submit your daily screening every day, even those days when you are not on campus. Faculty, please defer to Provost Melissa Taverner regarding course and faculty developments. We will contact students at a later date with plans for picking up their belongings. But by far the most difficult change to cope with is being unable to mix with our family and friends. The Lyon College administration announced the COVID-19 protocols and practices for the 2021 spring semester on Friday, Nov. 6. Please review the College's contact tracing protocol. Seniors are encouraged to take selfies in their regalia for the College to share and celebrate following the commencement ceremony. If your temperature is above 99.3, please contact the COVID Coordinator immediately. photo d'illustration - Lyonmag.com Frontier Energy will hold its North Africa and Mediterranean E&P Summit online on January 28, showcasing the region’s future energy potential. The Health Department will process the flu shot through your health insurance. We understand that some community members are concerned, and we are offering additional support through the Counseling Center and the Chaplain's Office. Please refer to the coronavirus page on the Lyon College website for information regarding leave through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Objectif : accueillir et tester sous 24h et délivrer les résultats en 24h. We are also offering additional support through the Counseling Center and the Chaplain’s Office. Shawn M. Tackett, MS, LAT, ATC Whatever this year’s circumstances bring, do not underestimate the value of the degree you are working towards. The plans for the fall semester at Lyon College at this point are still fluid as the infection and hospitalization rates continue to rise in our community, and we adjust accordingly. All policies will be adapted when necessary as COVID-19 circumstances evolve. All students remaining on campus have been advised not to leave campus unless the need is urgent. Visitors will be required to wear masks. You can contact him at shawn.tackett@lyon.edu or (870) 307-7330. We are exploring a range of instructional strategies that will serve students on campus while still including our remote community members as they transition gradually back to Batesville. Union Terrace Gardens: How they have bloomed over more than 140 years, Frontier launches North Africa and Mediterranean event, Report predicts surge of electric vehicles on Aberdeen roads, Total pulls out of API over climate dispute. Please know the Lyon Community is here for you. Dining services, student programming, health and wellness services, and campus safety will all still be available to those students during the break. The college advises all members of the campus to contact the Office of Health and Wellness at (870) 307-7425 or health@lyon.edu with any concerns about exposure and questions on how to avoid exposure. The measures, which include the mandatory use of masks, social distancing, entry and ongoing COVID testing, daily health screening and reduced capacity in classrooms and public spaces, will reduce the likelihood of viral transmission but are predicated on community members taking them seriously and following the institution's infection control policies. The precision of the technology was summed up for me when one of the virus experts was recently asked on the BBC if the vaccine would work on the new variant of the virus. In March, when we transitioned to remote learning, my colleagues and I were confident that the spread of COVID-19 would have subsided by the fall and that we would return to campus under a new normal. Senior leadership will continue to review and reevaluate the furlough period to determine when it can end as soon as possible. The following message was sent to students by Dean of Students Patrick Mulick on Monday, July 27: Let me start by saying how sorry I am that Lyon will not be having in-person classes this fall. As of Nov. 20, Lyon County has seen 24 deaths per 100,000 people, according to the state COVID dashboard. Faculty and staff, I repeatedly state it, but please know I appreciate you. It is important you understand that we are unsure when you will be allowed to pick-up your things and it is possible that they will be moved in the meantime. All Rights Reserved. We will contact students at a later date with plans for picking up their belongings. The following message was sent to students from the Dean of Students on July 29: A reminder to complete a housing request form if you have circumstances that you believe necessite you living on campus during the Fall 2020 semester. The taskforce has designated Shawn Tackett as the College’s COVID Coordinator. Teams and Zoom have become the mainstay of doing business and even farmers have adapted to this new-fangled digital world. As members of the culture of honor at Lyon College, we each have an ethical duty to others to do all we can to limit the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19: Upset Olympique Lyon may resort to legal action over Ligue 1 closure. We know many of our community members and their families have been impacted by the pandemic, and in recognition of that fact, we issued room and board refunds in the spring, and we disbursed CARES funds as soon as possible this summer. If it is not, please contact me so I can assist you with issues. In the event a case does affect our campus community, we have the following quarantine measures in place: During spring break, our facilities staff will execute additional sanitizing of all residence halls, student spaces, and classrooms. We are committed to responding to each waiver within 24-hours. The Lyon community is an integral part of the Lyon experience, and no matter what happens this school year, you are still a part of this community, and you will still reap the benefits. The following message was sent to students by Dean of Students Patrick Mulick on July 15: Earlier this week, the President's Office sent out an email with a series of documents explaining some of the health precautions we have put in place for the Fall 2020 semester. Resident assistants and resident directors are also collecting this information from students. If you are a student that falls in one of those categories, please contact me directly...it is possible that we might have other funds available for you. Unfortunately, this includes when students arrive on campus for move-in days. At this time, we do not have any students who are in the hospital nor any that have been seen at a hospital or tested for symptoms related to COVID-19. The remote learning format will allow us to maintain the high standards of a Lyon education, with faculty deciding the best practices for their courses. We also need to limit (as much as possible) the ability for the virus to get into our residence halls. Nevertheless, with the steady increase of COVID-19 cases not only across the nation but also in Arkansas, we are not comfortable with bringing back our community to such an environment. On July 14, the City of Batesville passed a resolution directing the wearing of face coverings, and effective July 13, Lyon required all faculty, staff, students and visitors to wear masks in campus buildings. As President King stated, after today all in-person classes will be suspended for the rest of the semester. If you are not clear, the Fast Pass will have a concerned looking emoticon, a reddish-pink background, and will say "You are NOT cleared for campus access! Since the pandemic circumstances are ever-changing, the academic calendar is subject to change. The College will NOT use the more invasive nasopharyngeal swab, also known as the “brain tickler,” which is required to go more than 1 inch into the nasal cavity. Waiting for food in the Lyon Den...yes, all individuals will need to wear their masks when not actively eating food in one of the dining locations. Lyon star Karl Toko Ekambi has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus ahead of Wednesday's Ligue 1 fixture against Lens. We may have to give up some events and activities, but we are not giving up our commitment to providing a quality liberal arts education. Making this individual sacrifice better protects everyone. Only international student athletes are expected to arrive on November 29. Encouraging news in the number of new coronavirus cases and active cases for Lyon County. Faculty and staff are not required to wear a face mask or face shield while working alone in their offices or regular workspaces (labs, studios, etc.). Wearing masks is required in all campus buildings. It is important you understand that we are unsure when you will be allowed to pick-up your things. To participate, simply return the check with a note indicating that you would like it applied to your fall ’20 room and board. All Rights Reserved. Social distancing indicators will be placed on the floors of high traffic areas. The CDC recommends the following preventive actions: wash your hands frequently; avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth; use a kleenex or cough into your elbow, avoid close contact with people who are sick; and stay home when you are sick. I have these requests for all our campus members: Students, please take your course materials and essentials home with you. The health and welfare of our students is our main priority and we are following all recommendations by the CDC, Arkansas Department of Health, and Arkansas Department of Education. In order to prepare for remote learning, we have started training and practicing this format with faculty and students. Each time slot will allow 6 appointments. For deliveries, contact Lyon Campus Safety at (870) 307-7233. Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students Dr. Patrick Mulick shared the below message with campus on May 4: I wanted to remind everyone that our campus is still closed to the public and for recreational purposes for faculty, staff, and off-campus students. Please let us know if you have questions/concerns. The test will not use the deep ("brain tickler") swab. Additionally, this is another opportunity to pursue internships or research opportunities. Personally, it is the face-to-face interactions that nourish me as an educator. For privacy reasons, the person who tested positive will not be identified by name or where the exposure may have occurred. Please read her email carefully. Coronaviruses cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). If you test positive, the COVID Coordinator will contact you within 24 hours. We have to hold ourselves and each other accountable for being smart and making good decisions. However as we have stated before, we are continually monitoring the pandemic conditions in Batesville, Independence County and Arkansas, and will adjust our plans as we accumulate more information and receive guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health and our athletic governing body the NAIA. In the library, visiting the Business Office, picking-up packages, in the MAC...yes, yes, yes, and yes. In these cases, we will contact students prior to interacting with your items and develop a protocol that ensures their security. Students who commute to campus will be tested, asked to return home, and not allowed back on-campus until the test results come back. This means students who live off-campus, family, friends, significant others, etc. Though the academic experience will be different this fall, the College’s trademark features of extraordinary teaching with high expectations for student performance will remain unchanged. The nurses will be available for your health needs, helping us with our COVID testing procedures, and caring for any quarantined students.