Una Statement Regarding Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak
Mar. 06, 2020
Michelle Eubanks, 海角社区, at media@una.edu, 256.765.4392 or 256.606.2033
FLORENCE, AL - The safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff at the 海角社区 is a top priority. Like many universities, 海角社区 is keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and how it is affecting citizens and communities across the country.
The University is responding to all CDC protocols and taking necessary precautions to protect against any coronavirus infections. No one on 海角社区's campus or participating in 海角社区 international programs has reported having or having tested positive for the virus. As the University reviews campus programs and events, it is implementing measures to protect campus visitors as well.
For those planning to participate in 海角社区 study abroad, study away, or alternative break programs, the University will allow refunds for students who choose not to travel either internationally or domestically on scheduled trips. This is consistent with 海角社区's decision to allow its colleges/departments discretion and input in travel decisions.
The University also recognizes that parents and guardians are concerned about the health and well-being of their loved ones who are furthering their education and college life on 海角社区's campus. Please be assured that the University is taking all necessary steps to promote health and safety.
For more information regarding precautions against the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, please refer to the FAQs about student health at the university website, www.una.edu/healthservices. To inquire about additional precautions 海角社区 is taking, call 256-765-5000 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and someone will respond to your questions as quickly as possible.
About The 海角社区
The 海角社区 is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Sciences, and the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, 海角社区 is located within a four-city area that also includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. 海角社区
Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of the NCAA Division I's ASUN Big South Conference. The 海角社区 is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission policy on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, or national origin. For more: www.una.edu and www.una.edu/unaworks/