Coronavirus Preparedness and Updates
During the last 24 months, Coppin State University has followed the science, and used a care-filled approach to protect the health and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff from COVID-19 and its health effects. Coppin State University has succeeded with its efforts; our University has reported an average positivity rate at or below the surrounding city and counties, since the beginning of the pandemic.
Beginning Monday, March 7th, Coppin State University will transition to a mask optional campus. This shift in policy is prompted by changing conditions with respect to COVID-19, with improved positivity rates, case rates, and hospitalizations in Maryland and the City of Baltimore, and reflective of updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On March 2nd, I led a productive conversation with the campus community in which we heard a range of perspectives, ranging from excitement about the change, to apprehension about lifting our mandate. Managing personal health and well-being always involves responsibility and accountability on the part of individuals. Members of the community who wish to continue wearing masks on campus to safeguard their personal safety are fully supported and encouraged to do so. At this time, there is no need for Coppin State University to mandate mask-wearing on campus.
Masking will still be required when entering the health center, and when undergoing COVID-19 testing. The University’s COVID-19 Task Force will review the data collected after Spring Break and make an informed decision about frequency of required COVID-19 testing, soon after.
I would like to thank Eagle Nation for its willingness to stand together and do what is necessary to help return our campus to a vibrant place where we learn and grow together. I remain committed to doing what is necessary to keep the Coppin State University community safe, while also moving us forward and onto new heights.
Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins
President, Coppin State University
Health Awareness for the CSU Community
Being prepared is critical to Coppin State University’s readiness to prevent community spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). To address this public health concern, this website is developed to provide a cohesive CSU voice to strategies implemented to decrease the spread, the implications on travel arrangements, and steps taken to work in conjunction with the guidelines provided by the University System of Maryland (USM), the local health department, state, and federal entities. The information presented represents our commitment to our mission rooted in social responsibility, civic, and community engagement. We remain committed to the health and safety of the Coppin Community.
Information and Resources
- Emergency Paid Sick Leave & Public Health Emergency Leave
- ADA-ADAAA & Accommodation Policy & Procedures
- Request Form for Medical Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination
- Request Form for Religious Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination
- Annual Leave Carryover Guidance
- Updates to Attendance Requirements and Time Entry Practices
- LifeResources Program
- University Continuity Resources
Daily Prevention and Preparedness
Commonly Reported Symptoms
Commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19 infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and increased respiratory rate. It is believed that most infected people will develop symptoms two to 14 days after they were exposed (source: Maryland Department of Health).
What To Do If You Experience Symptoms
If you develop or have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) including fever, cough, or respiratory symptoms and have recently traveled to an area with ongoing spread, plan to seek health care immediately by visiting your designated health care provider or the Community Health Center located at 2601 West North Avenue in the Health and Human Services Building. Call ahead to let the healthcare provider know about your recent travel or community-related contact. The Community Health Center phone number is 410-951-4188. Avoid contact with others until you have been evaluated by a health care provider. The healthcare professional will work with the Baltimore City public health department in regard to testing guidelines for COVID-19.
The guidelines from Ready.gov (2020) include limiting the spread of germs and preventing infection by:
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
- When you are sick, keeping your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
- Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Practicing other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
Resources for Additional Information
- Center for Disease Control Frequently Asked Questions
- Center for Disease Control Travel Information
- Center for Disease Control Guidelines for Community and Gatherings
- The World Health Organization (WHO) provides guidelines to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses including the coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Personal Preparedness Strategies can be found at Ready.gov.
- Novel Coronavirus Q & A with University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) University System of Maryland (USM-Network University) Dr. Chen
- Interim Guidance: Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Coppin State University Resources
Additional information may be found at the CSU Public Safety, Emergency Procedures website.
Please feel free to call the CSU Community Health Center at 410-951-4188 should you need health care assistance or a Health Care service provider. More information about the Community Health Center can be found at https://www.coppin.edu/chc.
To learn more about CSU’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Any questions related to Coppin State’s COVID-19 preparations and protocols can be submitted to COVID-19@coppin.edu.
COVID-19 Task Force
Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, President
Angela G. Galeano, Project Manager
| Name | Title | E-mail Address |
|---|---|---|
| Barland, Karen | Registrar | kbarland@coppin.edu |
| Bolden, Errol | Professor, DSW | ebolden@coppin.edu |
| Brezinski, Andrew | Director of Creative Services | abrezinski@coppin.edu |
| Byrd, Marcus | Director of Financial Aid | mbyrd@coppin.edu |
| Carter, Dameon | Chief of Campus Safety | damecarter@coppin.edu |
| Carter, Derek | Director of Athletics | decarter@coppin.edu |
| Covington, Ericka | Faculty Senate President | ecovington@coppin.edu |
| Curbeam, Dionne | Deputy CIO | dcurbeam@coppin.edu |
| Danik, Stephen | VP, Administration & Finance | sdanik@coppin.edu |
| Darden, Shavon | Associate Director | sdarden@coppin.edu |
| Davis, Cataria | Associate Professor, HIM | cadavis@coppin.edu |
| Early, Lisa | Associate VP, CHRO | learly@coppin.edu |
| El-Haggan, Ahmed | VP, Chief IT Officer | aelhaggan@coppin.edu |
| Evans, Justin | SGA President | jevans13@studentcoppin.onmicrosoft.com |
| Fraling, Matthew | Legal Counsel | mfraling@coppin.edu |
| Gaines, Tashawna | Lieutenant | tgaines@coppin.edu |
| Galeano, Angela | Chief of Staff | agaleano@coppin.edu |
| Ghee, Mark | Technology Manager | mghee@coppin.edu |
| Green, Synethia | Program Specialist | sygreen@coppin.edu |
| Gregory, Sadie | Dean, College of Business | srgregory@coppin.edu |
| Humbert, Joshua | VP, Institutional Advancement | jhumbert@coppin.edu |
| Jenkins, Anthony | President | anjenkins@coppin.edu |
| Lewis, Leontye | Provost | llewis@coppin.edu |
| McNeil, Jinawa | Director of Admissions | jmcneil@coppin.edu |
| Murray, Tracey | Dean, College of Health Professions | tmurray@coppin.edu |
| OBryant, Beverly | Dean, CBSS | bobryant@coppin.edu |
| Oliver, Yvonne | Staff Senate President | yoliver@coppin.edu |
| Owens, Mary | Dean, CASE | mowens@coppin.edu |
| Person, Nichole | Associate Athletics Director | nperson@coppin.edu |
| Pertee, Kevin | Director, Residence Life | kpertee@coppin.edu |
| Thomas, Roy | Assistant VP, Facilities | rothomas@coppin.edu |
| Wonsey, Jacquelyn | Director, Housing | jwonsey@coppin.edu |