What can institutions do to encourage students, faculty, and staff to stay in their homes, dormitories, or residence halls when they’re sick?
For faculty and staff, consider adjusting sick leave policies to ensure they do not return to work or class while sick. For students, consider similarly altering policies to ensure that there are no academic consequences for staying home while sick (i.e., no punishment for missed classes and examinations, turning in assignments late, etc.). Institutions also should consider providing distance-based learning options, such as Web courses. Please check with your professor or university administrator for additional information.
