COVID-19 Communications

• October 19, 2021 

  As we reach the midpoint of the semester, I wanted to send an update from the Incident Response Team regarding the effectiveness of the college’s COVID policies to date…

• September 29, 2021 

  Effective immediately, vaccinated individuals will no longer be required to wear masks while inside the dining hall — including the serving area — and Lethbridge Lodge. The college’s mask policies for non-vaccinated individuals remains in place…

• September 10, 2021 

  As a result of this extremely low rate of COVID-19 infection on campus, Colby-Sawyer’s Senior Leadership Team has decided to modify the college’s mask mandate effective immediately. While the use of face masks is still encouraged when in close contact with others, vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear face masks while indoors unless occupancy exceeds 50 people…

• August 31, 2021 

  As a result of the substantial increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases both locally and regionally, Colby-Sawyer’s Senior Leadership Team has decided to mandate the use of face masks among all individuals — no matter their vaccination status — while indoors…

• August 19, 2021 

  We’re excited to welcome you to campus in a couple of weeks for the start of the fall semester, and we wanted to take a minute to reach out with some reminders and updates to make your arrival go as smoothly as possible…

• August 19, 2021 

  We’re excited to welcome you to campus in a couple of weeks for the start of the fall semester, and we wanted to take a minute to reach out with some important updates…

• July 22, 2021 

  Thank you for your patience in recent weeks as our team has been busy planning for the fall. We know you have a lot of questions about what life on campus will look like in the coming year…

• July 12, 2021 

  Thank you for your patience in recent weeks as our team has been busy planning for the fall. We know you have a lot of questions about what life on campus will look like in the coming year…

• June 18, 2021 

  Mask-wearing will no longer be required for faculty and staff who are fully vaccinated. For those who are not fully vaccinated, we request that you continue mask-wearing protocols…

• June 16, 2021 

  As a reminder, with a continued focus on best ensuring the health and wellness of the greater campus community, the decision has been made to require the vaccination of students, faculty and staff against COVID-19 by Aug. 1, 2021…

• June 3, 2021 

  On June 2, the campus community held a vaccination policy discussion with New London Hospital physician Dr. Brian Frenkiewich along with Colby-Sawyer College senior leaders. For those who were unable to attend, please visit the following link to view a recording of a webinar…

• May 26, 2021 

  With a continued focus on best ensuring the health and wellness of the greater campus community, the decision has been made to require the vaccination of students, faculty and staff against COVID-19 by Aug. 1, 2021.…

• March 18, 2021 

  We are writing to announce the college’s safe return to campus plan. As you know, we have cancelled all classes for Monday, March 22, in order to facilitate student’s move-in and COVID testing. All residential students will undergo mandatory COVID testing that day.…

• March 15, 2021 

  Recording of a Zoom session held with faculty and staff on Monday, March 15, 2021, regarding the recent increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus.…

• March 13, 2021 

  In an effort to keep you updated on the latest COVID-19 news, please see an email sent to students this evening. Please check with your supervisor about expectations for remote or in-person work for the next 10 days.…

• March 11, 2021 

  As you may be aware, the college has identified at least 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the course of the past few days. Those infected are cooperating with college officials regarding isolation and contact tracing protocols and, as a result, an additional 60-plus individuals have been required to quarantine for a period of 14 days.…

• January 6, 2021 

  I write with a number of key updates related to the spring semester; therefore, please read this message carefully and thoroughly. The Incident Response Team and several individuals have been hard at work ensuring a safe return for spring term. Your safety is our first priority and the policies and procedures about which I write today are focused on that principle…

• January 4, 2021 

  I am sending this to you to let you know the testing plans for the safe return to campus so that you may plan accordingly. You will need to have 2 negative covid tests prior to the start of classes Feb 1…

• November 21, 2020 

  Yesterday, the college was notified that a member of the campus community has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual in question had been quarantining and is no longer on campus as of yesterday afternoon…

• November 18, 2020 

  As we continue to hear about COVID-19 increasing nationally, we too are experiencing an increase in the local community. Today we are reporting a new case of COVID on campus. The contact tracing is complete and limited to a very small number of students…

• November 12, 2020 

  This morning, college was notified that two students have tested positive for COVID-19. The students have been quarantining – one at home and one on campus – since contract tracing identified them as close contacts of an individual who tested positive during last week’s round of pooled surveillance testing…

• November 4, 2020 

  This afternoon, the Baird Health & Counseling Center was notified that a “positive" case has been identified as part of this week’s round of pooled COVID-19 testing. The college is requiring that all 46 individuals within the referenced pool quarantine until individual testing produces a negative result…

• November 1, 2020 

  Thank you to everyone who braved the inclement weather and took part in Thursday's COVID-19 testing . In lieu of a cure for COVID-19, the preventive measures you've abided by (mask wear, distance protocol, testing and disinfecting) are our best defense…

• October 30, 2020 

  I am writing with an update about spring term 2021. For students, there will be an open forum on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. when this information will be reviewed and questions will be answered. Please watch your email for the Zoom link…

• October 9, 2020 

  This afternoon, the Baird Health & Counseling Center was notified that a "weak positive" has been identified as part of this week’s round of randomly selected pooled COVID-19 testing. A “weak positive” could prove to be a false positive, or it may also mean that an individual is in the early stages of COVID-19 infection…

• September 22, 2020 

  Earlier this week, college officials received notification that a second member of the student body had tested positive for COVID-19. The test was not administered on behalf of the college, and the student in question has not returned to campus…

• September 2, 2020 

  Colby-Sawyer received notification today that a member of the student body has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the college’s first confirmed case. The test was administered earlier this week as part of the college’s ongoing move-in process, in which more than 700 tests have so far been conducted…

• August 28, 2020 

  As we continue to welcome students to campus for the start of the fall semester, I wanted to provide an update on the state of COVID-19 testing at the college and where our numbers currently stand…

• August 3, 2020 

  With a little more than a month remaining before the start of the fall semester, I wanted to touch base to share with you a helpful resource that will likely assist in answering some questions regarding the college’s plans for a safe return to in-person instruction…

• June 11, 2020 

  I hope this email finds you well and that you have enjoyed the start of your summer break. I know there are a lot of questions regarding the upcoming fall semester, so I would like to provide an update on the college’s plans for your safe return to campus…