All University-related and University-funded travel, international and domestic, is prohibited until further notice and should not be planned or scheduled. The policy applies to all students and student organizations, faculty and staff. Northwest encourages individuals and teams to explore creative options for alternative study, research, work and collaboration.
Exceptions will be granted for recruitment of students and donors, athletic team travel and fully funded grant-required expenditures. Additional exceptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the University president. All requests should be submitted to the respective NLT member for evaluation.
In regard to personal travel, Northwest urges its campus community to be mindful of the health risks, especially in geographic areas with widespread infection. Employees who travel should self-monitor for symptoms and follow their medical provider’s instructions. Refer to the CDC guidelines related to travel, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/after-travel-precautions.html.
Employees who have questions or need guidance about their travel plans should contact the Office of Human Resources at 660.562.1127 or hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.
Per CDC guidelines, anyone who travels, regardless of the location, poses a risk to family, friends and community members for 14 days afterward.
Individuals who travel should take these everyday actions to prevent transmission of the virus:
Testing before and after travel can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, especially if you participated in a higher-risk activity such as attending a large social gathering or were in a crowded space (wedding, funeral, party, sporting event, concert, parade, restaurant, bar, fitness center or movie theater).
Take the actions listed above and do the following after travel:
For CDC information related to travel, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/after-travel-precautions.html.
