Marion Campus
Indiana Wesleyan University seeks to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in a manner that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, employees, and campus visitors, while furthering the University’s mission, vision, and values. To that end, the IWU-Marion COVID Response Plan has been developed (and is regularly reviewed and updated) with guidance from government agencies, public health officials, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The IWU-Marion COVID Response Plan was developed by the IWU COVID-19 Taskforce (listed below), which is chaired by the Vice President of Operations and includes representatives from Student Development, Academic Affairs, Risk Management, School of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, and Wildcat Health Clinic. In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 on the IWU-Marion campus, the Taskforce has identified 5 stages of response that will be implemented as needed (depending on the number of positive cases on campus) for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The protocols included in the IWU-Marion COVID Response Plan are subject to change as leadership continues to monitor COVID-19 conditions and receives recommendations from state and local officials.
Wildcat Values
- The IWU-Marion COVID-19 Response Plan was developed in order to inform members of our community of protocols necessary to promote healthy behaviors. This plan is reflective of two Wildcat Values: kindness (being friendly, generous, considerate, and respectful of others) and humility (putting others first and having the attitude of Christ).
- Anyone who does not abide by IWU-Marion COVID-19 Response Plan places others in our community at risk and may be subject to disciplinary measures.
Wildcat Safe Seven Principles
All Wildcats are strongly encouraged to adopt the “ Wildcat Safe Seven ” principles
- Wildcats Take Care of Wildcats
- Always Wear Your Facial Covering
- Wash Your Hands Frequently
- Clean and Sanitize
- Stay at Least Six Feet Apart
- Monitor Your Health Everyday
- Have Questions? Reach out to the Wildcat Health Clinic (765-677-2206), visit IWU COVID-19 webpage (www.indwes.edu/covid-19) or email: covid19@indwes.edu.
IWU COVID-19 Taskforce
John Jones, Vice President of Operations
Keith Brakel, Executive Director Event & Conference Services
Mark DeMichael, Vice President of Student Development & Athletics
Matt Thompson, Dean of Residential Learning
Dr. Aly Williams, Vice President of Academic Affairs, College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Rob Dawson, Dean, Pre-Licensure Nursing Division, School of Nursing
Karen Aaron, Clinical Director, Wildcat Health Center
Dr. Phil Renfroe, MD, MScPH
Neil Rush, Director of Risk Management & Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Andrea Summers, Campus Pastor & Dean of Spiritual Formation
Don Rowley, Assistant Vice President, Facilities Services
Cheryl Vore, Deputy Chief Information Officer, University Information Technology
Dr. Jim Vermilya, Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Strategic Operations