Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated October 14, 2020

Hope Ready with Dr. Ellen Awad Video Series

Van Wylen Library

Dignity, Respect and Love

How to Disagree Respectfully

What's Your "Why"?

Self Care

President Scogin

Getting Involved on Campus

Real Talk

Wastewater Testing

Student Expecations

Quarantine and Isolation Housing

Contact Tracing

Cohort Living

Dining

Face Masks

Testing

COVID-19 Planning Team

Overview

The health and wellness of Hope’s campus community is a top priority. The COVID-19 Steering Committee, working closely with the college administrators, will offer guidance based on information from the Ottawa County Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of State. This team will continue to track the situation and coordinate efforts to respond to developments and determine how best to minimize risk on campus.

This situation is continually evolving, and the college is committed to ensuring the health and safety of everyone on campus. (Check the michigan.gov/coronavirus website for the status of COVID-19 cases in Michigan.)

In its aspirations to be faithful, welcoming and transformational, Hope College recognizes that this is a time to support one another with grace and compassion. Many in our campus community have been or will be affected by COVID-19 and may be experiencing real distress at this time. We stand with them, united by a commitment to zero tolerance of discrimination of any kind.

Steering Committee

• Kristyn Bochniak
• Lindsey Engelsman
• Jennifer Fellinger
• Jeff Pestun
• Cady Short-Thompson

Academic Subcommittee

• Cady Short-Thompson
• Gerald Griffin
• Sandra Visser
• David VanWylen
• Scott VanderStoep
• Virginia McDonough-Stukey
• Brian Bodenbender
• Katherine Sullivan
• Lauren Hearit
• Deborah Van Duinen

Cocurriculur Subcommittee

• Kristyn Bochniak
• Lindsey Engelsman
• Liz Kubias
• Kasey Stevens
• Jasmine Lowell
• Amy Machiela

Safety, Health and Operations Subcommittee

• Theresa Bravata
• Jennifer Fellinger
• Peter Folkert
• Carl Heideman
• Lori Mulder
• Jeff Pestun
• Mary Remenschneider
• Kara Slater

COVID-19 Resources

Campus Health Email Archive

• October 9, 2020
• October 2, 2020
• September 25, 2020
• September 18, 2020
• September 16, 2020
• September 11, 2020
• September 4, 2020
• August 28, 2020
• August 21, 2020
• August 18, 2020
• August 14, 2020
• August 7, 2020
• August 4, 2020
• July 31, 2020
• July 27, 2020
• July 24, 2020
• July 17, 2020
• July 10, 2020
• July 3, 2020
• June 25, 2020
• June 19, 2020
• May 20,2020
• May 1, 2020
• April 24, 2020
• April 20, 2020
• April 17, 2020
• April 9, 2020
• April 3, 2020
• March 27, 2020
• March 23, 2020
• March 23, 2020
• March 20, 2020
• March 16, 2020
• March 13, 2020
• March 11, 2020
• March 10, 2020

Check these external resources for up-to-date information:

• Ottawa County Department of Public Health
• State of Michigan - Coronavirus
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources:
  • What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019
  • What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019
  • Stop the spread of germs – help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19
  • Share facts about COVID-19 to help prevent stigma
• U.S. Department of State - Coronavirus
• WHO - World Health Organization
• Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE (heat map)
• U.S. Department of Education - Resources for educators
• U.S. Department of Labor - Workplace preparation

Stay connected

Thank you for staying connected with us. Please submit your questions via this form, or, if you prefer, you may also email questions to campushealth@hope.edu. Once your question is submitted, we have a team ready to connect you with relevant information and resources.
— COVID-19 Response Team Steering Committee Members