Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Last updated 2/11/2021
Southwest Minnesota State University is closely monitoring the emerging public health concern involving the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you have traveled abroad to an area affected by COVID-19 or have had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, health officials encourage you to seek further guidance from your preferred health professional.
For information on the status of events at SMSU, visit our news page at www.SMSU.edu/today or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/smsutoday for the latest information.
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Minnesota State COVID-19 Dashboard
Minnesota State has developed a dashboard for reporting COVID-19 case data impacting the colleges and universities and the system office. The dashboard will serve as a tool to inform campus communities and aid decision-making stemming from changes in COVID-19 cases and changes in community spread.
COVID Surveillance Reports
Each date listed below links to a PDF file of that week's report.
Latest Report: February 11, 2021
- August 21, 2020
- August 27, 2020
- September 4, 2020
- September 10, 2020
- September 17, 2020
- September 24, 2020
- October 1, 2020
- October 8, 2020
- October 15, 2020
- October 22, 2020
- October 29, 2020
- November 4, 2020
- November 12, 2020
- November 19, 2020
- November 27, 2020
- December 3, 2020
- December 10, 2020
- December 17, 2020
- Winter Break Hiatus: Dec. 24 & 31, 2020
- January 7, 2021
- January 14, 2021
- January 21, 2021
- January 28, 2021
- February 4, 2021
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Announcements and Resources
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University Messages
- January 2021 - Campus Covid-19 Preparedness Plan v4
- January 26, 2021 - Student Meeting and Event Guidance
- November 20, 2020 - Executive Order 20-99 Status Update
- November 12, 2020 - Students - Thanksgiving Break and COVID-19 Testing
- August 10, 2020 - Business Resumption Plan
- July 13, 2020 - Dining Services 2020-2021 Academic Year
- July 12, 2020 - Covid-19 Notice
- July 2, 2020 - Return to Campus COVID Preparedness Plan
- May 29, 2020 - Campus Message on the Return to Campus COVID Preparedness Plan
- May 15, 2020 - Students - President Message: Fall Classes
- May 15, 2020 - Faculty/Staff - President Message: Fall Classes
Additional Resources
- COVIDaware MN Mobile App
- Mental Health Support
- Minnesota State COVID-19 Dashboard
- Is it COVID-19?
- Avera Marshall Information
- Avera Marshall Testing: 507-532-9661
- Center for Disease Control FAQ
- Guidance for travelers
- www.minnstate.edu/coronavirus
- Health Alert Network (HAN)
- Minnesota Department of Health
- MN.Gov - Be Ready MN
- SMSU Counseling Services
CARES Act Reports
- February 11, 2021 CARES Act Student Aid Information, Final Report
- January 19, 2021 - CARES Act Student Aid Information
- January 9, 2021 - HEERF Quarterly Institutional Funds Report
- December 10, 2020 - CARES Act Student Aid Information
- November 6, 2020 - CARES Act Student Aid Information
- October 19, 2020 - HEERF Quarterly Institutional Funds Report
- October 15, 2020 - CARES Act Student Aid Information
- September 1, 2020 - CARES Act Report
- July 2, 2020 - CARES Act Report
- June 1, 2020 - CARES Act Report
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Safety Contacts
Coronavirus Contact Person
Deb Kerkaert
Vice President for Finance and Administration
- Telephone: 507-537-6093
- Email: Deb.Kerkaert@smsu.edu
Health Services
- Telephone: 507-537-7202
- Email: Valerie.Dallenbach@smsu.edu
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1501 State St.
Marshall, MN 56258
University Public Safety
- Telephone: 507-537-7252
- Email: Michael.Munford@smsu.edu
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Marshall, MN 56258
Employee Assistance Program
MMB Life Matters
- Telephone: 1-800-657-3719 (24/7/365)
Last Modified: 2/11/21 4:57 PM