Message to Parents from President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.

Dear Parents:

Please be advised that Radford University will modify campus operations following Spring Break, which is occurring this week (March 9 through 13, 2020).  For students, Spring Break will be continued for next week (March 16 through 20, 2020), and online classes will begin on March 23, 2020.  The online delivery of course material will continue through April 17, 2020, at which time this evolving matter will be evaluated. .

From March 16, 2020 through April 17, 2020, students are strongly encouraged to return to and/or remain at their permanent residence.  On-campus residence halls and off-campus apartments will remain closed.  A follow-up communication will be distributed by the Office of Housing and Residential Life to students living in campus housing.

Students currently engaged in clinical rotations and teaching placements will receive direct communication from their respective program leads regarding next steps as these will be handled on a case-by-case basis.  Work study assignments will be waived during this time, and student workers should contact their supervisors before reporting to their specific assignments. 

Beginning on March 16, 2020, the University will not permit any large-scale gatherings and/or meetings with more than 75 attendees.  Cancellations and modifications for individual activities will be distributed by event sponsors. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be closed.  Also, dining operations will be modified with up-to-date information available at www.dineoncampus.com/radford/. 

Students, faculty, and staff, who traveled over Spring Break, will be encouraged to complete a voluntary travel declaration form, which will be forthcoming.  This information will be held as part of an educational record for students and a personnel record for faculty and staff.  The information will be shared with local health officials as needed on a case-by-case basis.

The University continues to monitor this evolving situation and will provide regular updates to the campus community.  For COVID-19 information and updates, visit www.radford.edu/coronavirus.

The actions taken by the University are out of an abundance of caution for our campus and our community.  The health, well-being, and safety of all members of the Radford family are of the utmost importance. 

Sincerely,

Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.
President