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Information for Postsecondary Institutions on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you have questions or would like to share information with MHEC regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19, please email us at COVID19.mhec@maryland.gov.

NEW July 1, 2020 - Interim Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education Administrators for Testing https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/colleges-universities/ihe-testing.html

As a result of Secretary Fielder's letter to all postsecondary institutions in Maryland (see below) attached is a list of those institutions that participated in sharing information with MHEC, including their "Return to Campus" Policies.

Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) Report on Status of Maryland Community Colleges for summer and fall instruction.

Resources and Guidance on "Returning to Campus"

Southern Regional Educational Board

Letter from Secretary Fielder to postsecondary institutions requesting coronavirus information outreach to students and their community
Letter from Secretary Fielder regarding Clock-Hours
Letter from Secretary Fielder regarding Distance Education
Secretary Fielder Letter to update Students - covid 19 faculty update
Secretary Fielder Letter to update Faculty - covid 19 faculty update
Attachment to this letter with teaching resources - covid 19 teaching resources (March 13,2020)
Letter from Secretary Fielder to Cease Face-to-Face Instruction
Letter from Secretary Fielder regarding Non-Essential Operations
Letter from Secretary Fielder regarding Guidance for Institutions Participating in State Financial Aid Programs
Letter from Secretary Fielder regarding Extended Reporting Deadlines
Letter from Secretary Fielder regarding CARES Act Funding and State Financial Aid
COVID-19 AAT Statewide Agreement
COVID-19 Guidance Letter for In-Person Instruction, Services, and Operations & Attached Resources

Maryland Higher Education Commission Webinar with the Department of Health, regarding guidance and discussion of Covid-19 and attached PowerPoint from the discussion

Important information on Distance Education, Clock-Hours, and Licensing Boards

Resources To Convert to Distance Education

Additional Resources and Guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maryland Higher Education Commission Webinar with the Department of Health, regarding guidance and discussion of Covid-19 and attached PowerPoint from the discussion

CDC Resources

CDC Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Website

CDC Flowchart to Identify and Assess COVID-19

CDC Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet

CDC Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals

CDC Interim Guidance for Infection Control CDC Information for Laboratories

CDC Interim Guidance on Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events

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