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.

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

COVID-19 Vaccine Pledge Video and other COVID-19 Related Resources Available Through the University System of Maryland. https://www.usmd.edu/newsroom/news/2124

University System of Maryland (USM) Chancellor Jay A. Perman and presidents of the system’s 12 universities have joined together in a special promotional effort to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations across Maryland. This multimedia campaign—designed to dovetail with state activities to promote the safety and efficacy of vaccines, especially in communities with vaccine hesitancy—will also highlight the many ways USM faculty, staff, and students are contributing to fight the pandemic.

Resources and Guidance on "Returning to Campus" Southern Regional Educational Board

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

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

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