MANSFIELD – Mansfield University is finalizing plans to
return to safe, in-person instruction and to provide residence hall housing for
the fall 2020 semester.
“Many of our students and their families have reached out to
me to inquire about the status of an announcement, and to express their desire
to return to campus in the fall” said Dr. Charles Patterson, President of
Mansfield University. “I too believe the best Mansfield University experience
is one that occurs here on campus.”
The university is following the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the Pennsylvania
Department of Education’s guidance in developing a plan for safe, in-person
instruction for the upcoming semester. It is anticipated that Mansfield’s complete
Health and Safety Plan (Fall 2020 Plan) for students, employees, and visitors
who work, reside, or visit campus will be released soon.
Mansfield University will continue to evaluate and update
the Fall 2020 instruction plan as conditions require and as further research,
data and resources become available. In addition, all contingencies are
being considered so that the university can always provide uninterrupted
education and services to students if the situation surrounding the global
pandemic changes.
“We understand that students who live and learn on campus
are more likely to succeed and the overall academic experience is enhanced” Patterson
continued. “We’re committed to providing the best possible in-person learning
experience for all Mansfield University students, while also ensuring the
health and safety of the entire campus community.”
Tioga County, where Mansfield University is located, transitioned
to the green phase of Governor Tom Wolf’s phased reopening plan for
Pennsylvania on Friday, May 29.