NORMAN, Okla. — On Friday, the University of Oklahoma announced its plans for students to return to in-person classes across all three campuses starting this fall.
OU's Interim President Joseph Harroz, Jr. wrote a letter to the OU community outlining the school's plan to reopen for students and teachers.
"We are prepared to adapt instructional and housing models as appropriate to protect our community and still offer the life-changing in-person OU experience," Harroz said in the letter. "Flexibility will be a guiding principle as we navigate the coming months, and we will ensure that our students, faculty, and staff are presented with appropriate options to return to our campuses, keeping their safety top of mind."
Harroz said the university will implement safety precautions, including:
- Adapting class schedules
- Utilizing larger classrooms for the practice of greater social distancing
- Enabling the widespread use of masks and other PPE
- Increasing on-campus testing
- Providing enhanced cleaning throughout all of our campuses
To learn more about the university's efforts regarding the coronavirus, click here.
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