Knights' Pledge 2021/2022

The Knights’ Pledge is our shared commitment to practices that protect the health of ourselves, others, and our campus community as we begin to re-engage in more in-person learning environments. Warner Pacific University students and employees will be asked to sign the pledge and commit to its actions as our policies and guidelines continue to mature as new information and new mandates are defined. A summary of each the pledge’s key points is provided below: As a community that honors one another, we commit to protecting our own health, the health of others and the health of the entire Warner Pacific community through the following actions: Face Coverings Currently, everyone (faculty, staff, students, and visitors) is required to follow on-campus guidelines and/or WPU preparedness plan guidelines regarding face coverings. Additionally, according to the CDC, you are to wear a mask where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. Additionally, it is important for all involved to be respectful to each other. All parties are expected to be kind and considerate. Physical Distancing The CDC still recommends physically distancing, if possible. Personal Hygiene We encourage employees and students to regularly wash hands with soap and water and use hand sanitizer when washing hands is not possible. Keep clothing, belongings, and personal spaces and shared common spaces clean. Self-Monitoring Everyone coming to campus will self-monitor for COVID-19 related symptoms and stay home if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 (unless fully vaccinated and symptom free). Anyone with symptoms should not go to their University destination (class, office, etc.) and should consult a healthcare provider. Self-Reporting Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 must follow University guidelines for isolation and cooperate with the University's contact tracing program. Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 and has been in a University owned or operated facility must share information at COVID-19 Reporting Form (warnerpacific.edu) so that the health and safety of others can be addressed. People who are determined to be close contacts must adhere to all quarantine requirements for COVID-19. For fully vaccinated against COVID-19 individuals • There is no requirement to quarantine or get tested for COVID-19 unless you experience symptoms. • Complete the COVID-19 Report form to help trace the virus on campus. For unvaccinated against COVID-19 individuals • If you have been exposed by a COVID-19 positive individual, get tested and quarantine until you receive test results. • If you test positive or choose not to be tested for COVID-19, you must quarantine for 10 days from the onset of symptoms or the date of the positive test to stop the spread to others who may be unable to be vaccinated due to health conditions or age • Even if you test negative, you must quarantine for 7 days (test must occur on day 5 or later after possible exposure) • Complete the COVID-19 Report form to help trace the virus on campus. For any questions regarding coronavirus testing, please contact the Oregon Health Authority. Health Information Center at 1-971-673-2411 or https://govstatus.egov.com/find-covid-19-vaccine Free COVID-19 Vaccines click here for more information https://www.warnerpacific.edu/resources/covid-19/covid19vaccine/
 
 
 
 
 
As a participant in the WPU community, I understand that COVID-19 presents significant health risks and I agree to abide by the shared commitments above. I understand that there are risks involved in being present where people gather and that the risk of spreading COVID-19 increases if community members do not wear face coverings or maintain appropriate physical distancing and personal hygiene. I acknowledge that WPU has put in place protective measures according to guidelines published by the CDC, OHA, and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) and that WPU will continue to follow such guidelines.