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BEHIND the NEws H1N1 Update: to food delivery, quarantinefor Prevention Prescriptions to serve ill students Colleges and universities turn With flu season under Way and h1n1 still a turn home while they heal, says dean of students Barbara Morgan. prevalent concern, administrators are implementing policies and a small number of private rooms have been reserved for ill students procedures—covering areas from housing and dining to health ser- unable to return to their homes. two on-campus houses at Berea College (Ky.) have been spevices and class attendance—to help prevent and manage its spread. cially equipped and designated as isolaa modular clinic adjacent to Oregon tion houses for up to 30 students needState University’s student health services ing to be quarantined, says spokesperson allows students likely affected by h1n1 tim Jordan. a team of student life proto avoid mingling with students who fessionals who live in residence halls have other medical needs, says spokespermake periodic visits daily to each house. son todd simmons. at Gustavus AdolButler University (ind.) students on phus College (Minn.), students can be a meal plan can submit a food request evaluated at a satellite influenza clinic, exvia an online sick tray form, according plains director of health service heather to Public relations director Courtney dale. if a patient meets certain criteria, a tuell. student affairs notifies faculty provider is called to the clinic for examiwhen students diagnosed with an influnations and treatment. at oregon state, a “food buddy” Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) opened a satellite enza virus should refrain from attending classes (that is, until they are fever-free program provides two options for ill clinic for students who may have influenza. without medication for 24 hours). students: order food online and have it Ohio Wesleyan University officials are asking students diagbrought to the dorm’s front desk, or allow a friend to pick up a takeout meal. Parkhurst dining services has collaborated with its nosed with the flu to go home to recuperate if at all possible, ac16 higher ed clients to establish drop-off areas for food deliveries cording to spokesperson Cole e. hatcher. if unable to leave camin the lobbies of their residence halls, says director of safety and pus, ill students are asked to move to a special isolation area. students are reportedly appreciative of these efforts and have security Bill Moore. the company has also relaxed hr policies so if been taking the threat of flu seriously. “We’ve seen a heightened employees are ill they feel more comfortable calling in sick. Wheelock College (Mass.) has partnered with sodexo to provide interest in taking health precautions,” says osu’s simmons. and deliver “comfort food” to flu victims who may not be able to re- —Michele Herrmann U UW strengthens study Abroad Policies UNiversity of WashiNgtoN sPokesman Norm Arkans is quick to explain that study abroad policy changes were in the works long before student Amanda knox’s trial for the murder of her roommate in Perugia, Italy, which began early this year. The new guidelines result from problems related to a summer 2007 faculty-led program in a remote village in Ghana. An investigation later found the 17 students on the trip were mistreated and about half of them had to be medically evacuated out of the country after becoming seriously ill. “some of the changes have to do with a better review of proposals that faculty put in for new programs to take students to different places,” says Arkans. “We’re doing more orientation and training of faculty and students on what they might encounter when they go abroad.” The adjustments are intended to help faculty better think and plan out programs they will oversee. As for students, the changes will ensure they’re aware of what’s expected from them academically, that they serve as the university’s “ambassadors,” and that they understand cultural differences, such as those between the U.s. legal system and those elsewhere. The developments also include having a formal support system in place for students. Christopher ozubko Students at the U of Washington’s Rome Center and elsewhere will have more support. on average, Arkans says 2,500 students participate in UW’s study abroad program. “We think global education is really important,” he adds, “and we want more of our students to participate in more programs around the world.” —M.H. universitybusiness.com November/December 2009 | 11 http://www.universitybusiness.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of University Business - November 2009

University Business - November 2009
Contents
Editor’s Note
College Index
Company Index
Advisory Board
Behind the News
Sense of Place
Viewpoint
Money Matters
Human Resources
35 Smart Building Ideas
Campus Fires: Prevent to Protect
Pushing ADA Beyond the Limits
Internet Technology
End Note

University Business - November 2009