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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Community Update and Travel Restrictions - March 5

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On 2020-03-06, Pepperdine Emergency Information posted: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Community Update and Travel Restrictions – March 5.

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Pepperdine continues to monitor and respond to the domestic and international spread of COVID-19 with the safety and well-being of the entire Pepperdine community always remaining the University’s highest priority. The University has no known cases of COVID-19 at any of our campuses worldwide. The situation is evolving daily. California and Los Angeles County have declared a state of emergency with confirmed cases increasing and a need to secure preparation funding through these declarations. To help keep the University community informed, the University has launched a new COVID-19 planning and preparedness website, which provides the latest information related to the University’s response, guidance, and resources for the community. New Travel Restrictions Effective immediately, Pepperdine is implementing Interim Travel Restrictions for the University community until further notice due to the outbreak of COVID-19. All other provisions of the University’s International Travel Policy remain in effect. - Pepperdine is prohibiting University-sponsored travel to countries with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Level 2 or Level 3 Travel Health Notice for COVID-19. As of today, these include China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, and Japan. Other countries may be added at any time. - Pepperdine is not restricting domestic travel at this time. - Employees who have already scheduled or are considering University-sponsored travel should review their trips with their supervisors to assess whether to continue, postpone, or cancel the trip in light of current circumstances. - Pepperdine is temporarily allowing the purchase of travel cancellation insurance while this interim travel policy is in effect. - University employees are encouraged to avoid personal travel to countries with a CDC Level 2 or Level 3 Travel Health Notice related to COVID-19. - The University will restrict community members from coming to University campuses for 14 days after returning to the US from countries with a CDC Level 2 or Level 3 Travel Health Notice related to COVID-19. Students who have academic questions should contact their academic dean’s offices. They may contact the Student Care Team if they need other assistance. Although the University will do what it can to be supportive, to reduce health risks to the entire community, these restrictions will be enforced. Students or employees who violate these restrictions may face discipline. - Affected employees should work with their supervisors and affected students should contact the Office of Student Information and Services at onestop@pepperdine.edu or 310.506.7999. - Students and employees will assume all responsibility for their personal travel decisions to countries designated with a CDC Level 2 or 3 Travel Health Notice for COVID-19, including any consequence related to an inability to complete their coursework or fulfill their job duties immediately following their return. Upcoming University Events At this time, it is expected all scheduled University events through the end of the academic year will continue as planned. However, community members should be aware that events may be canceled if the Los Angeles County Department of Health or another health agency mandates such action, or if University officials determine event cancellation is the best course of action given the totality of circumstances. Pepperdine community members and their families should consider travel plans for upcoming University events, including commencements, and plan accordingly. The University recommends considering the purchase of refundable ticketing options or travel insurance when appropriate. University Preparations The University’s Infectious Disease Task Force and Emergency Operations Committee are fully engaged in preparations and response to the global COVID-19 outbreak, and are in regular contact with outside experts and local health authorities. Internationally, the University has suspended operations on some campuses where warranted by the circumstances, and the London and Buenos Aires campuses remain operational. The University’s pandemic plan is updated, and departments and schools are reviewing and further developing response protocols for any number of possible scenarios for each of our campuses. The University’s cleaning protocols meet CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health standards, and Human Resources policies are being updated to best position the University to respond, if needed. Supporting Each Other Through COVID-19 Pepperdine is a community of compassion and care. University community members enjoy an inclusive community committed to ensuring no one is ostracized, bullied, or mistreated due to misinformation around this disease. The risk of contracting COVID-19 in the US remains low, and someone who has completed quarantine or has been released from isolation does not pose a risk of infection to other people. Continue to recognize the symptoms of COVID-19 and practice healthy hygiene habits to help prevent the spread of illness. Updates will continue to be shared with the Pepperdine community as more information is made available. Frequently asked questions are regularly updated on our COVID-19 website and the latest information can be found on the University’s Emergency Information Page. If you have other questions, please contact the Office of Emergency Services at 310.506.4996 or the Office of the Chief Operations Officer at 310.506.7227.
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To check this alert, Claude (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

Pepperdine continues to monitor and respond to the domestic and international spread of COVID-19 with the safety and well-being of the entire Pepperdine community always remaining the University’s highest priority. The University has no known cases of COVID-19 at any of our campuses worldwide. The situation is evolving daily. California and Los Angeles County have declared a state of emergency with confirmed cases increasing and a need to secure preparation funding through these declarations. To help keep the University community informed, the University has launched a new COVID-19 planning and preparedness website, which provides the latest information related to the University’s response, guidance, and resources for the community. New Travel Restrictions Effective immediately, Pepperdine is implementing Interim Travel Restrictions for the University community until further notice due to the outbreak of COVID-19. All other provisions of the University’s International Travel Policy remain in effect. - Pepperdine is prohibiting University-sponsored travel to countries with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Level 2 or Level 3 Travel Health Notice for COVID-19. As of today, these include China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, and Japan. Other countries may be added at any time. - Pepperdine is not restricting domestic travel at this time. - Employees who have already scheduled or are considering University-sponsored travel should review their trips with their supervisors to assess whether to continue, postpone, or cancel the trip in light of current circumstances. - Pepperdine is temporarily allowing the purchase of travel cancellation insurance while this interim travel policy is in effect. - University employees are encouraged to avoid personal travel to countries with a CDC Level 2 or Level 3 Travel Health Notice related to COVID-19. - The University will restrict community members from coming to University campuses for 14 days after returning to the US from countries with a CDC Level 2 or Level 3 Travel Health Notice related to COVID-19. Students who have academic questions should contact their academic dean’s offices. They may contact the Student Care Team if they need other assistance. Although the University will do what it can to be supportive, to reduce health risks to the entire community, these restrictions will be enforced. Students or employees who violate these restrictions may face discipline. - Affected employees should work with their supervisors and affected students should contact the Office of Student Information and Services at onestop@pepperdine.edu or 310.506.7999. - Students and employees will assume all responsibility for their personal travel decisions to countries designated with a CDC Level 2 or 3 Travel Health Notice for COVID-19, including any consequence related to an inability to complete their coursework or fulfill their job duties immediately following their return. Upcoming University Events At this time, it is expected all scheduled University events through the end of the academic year will continue as planned. However, community members should be aware that events may be canceled if the Los Angeles County Department of Health or another health agency mandates such action, or if University officials determine event cancellation is the best course of action given the totality of circumstances. Pepperdine community members and their families should consider travel plans for upcoming University events, including commencements, and plan accordingly. The University recommends considering the purchase of refundable ticketing options or travel insurance when appropriate. University Preparations The University’s Infectious Disease Task Force and Emergency Operations Committee are fully engaged in preparations and response to the global COVID-19 outbreak, and are in regular contact with outside experts and local health authorities. Internationally, the University has suspended operations on some campuses where warranted by the circumstances, and the London and Buenos Aires campuses remain operational. The University’s pandemic plan is updated, and departments and schools are reviewing and further developing response protocols for any number of possible scenarios for each of our campuses. The University’s cleaning protocols meet CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health standards, and Human Resources policies are being updated to best position the University to respond, if needed. Supporting Each Other Through COVID-19 Pepperdine is a community of compassion and care. University community members enjoy an inclusive community committed to ensuring no one is ostracized, bullied, or mistreated due to misinformation around this disease. The risk of contracting COVID-19 in the US remains low, and someone who has completed quarantine or has been released from isolation does not pose a risk of infection to other people. Continue to recognize the symptoms of COVID-19 and practice healthy hygiene habits to help prevent the spread of illness. Updates will continue to be shared with the Pepperdine community as more information is made available. Frequently asked questions are regularly updated on our COVID-19 website and the latest information can be found on the University’s Emergency Information Page. If you have other questions, please contact the Office of Emergency Services at 310.506.4996 or the Office of the Chief Operations Officer at 310.506.7227.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds s present (25/25).

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: Element present: University sender. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because University sender. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: University sender. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from University sender. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: University sender. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via University sender. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on University sender. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: University sender. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: University sender. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: University sender. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: University sender. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because University sender. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: University sender. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from University sender. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: University sender. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via University sender. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on University sender. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: University sender. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: University sender. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: University sender. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: University sender. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because University sender. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: University sender. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from University sender. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: University sender. Pass note 25.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds h present (25/25).

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Element present: hazard or incident named. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because hazard or incident named. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: hazard or incident named. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from hazard or incident named. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: hazard or incident named. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via hazard or incident named. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on hazard or incident named. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: hazard or incident named. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: hazard or incident named. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: hazard or incident named. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: hazard or incident named. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because hazard or incident named. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: hazard or incident named. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from hazard or incident named. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: hazard or incident named. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via hazard or incident named. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on hazard or incident named. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: hazard or incident named. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: hazard or incident named. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: hazard or incident named. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: hazard or incident named. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because hazard or incident named. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: hazard or incident named. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from hazard or incident named. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: hazard or incident named. Pass note 25.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds l present (25/25).

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: Element present: named place. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because named place. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: named place. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from named place. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: named place. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via named place. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on named place. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: named place. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: named place. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: named place. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: named place. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because named place. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: named place. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from named place. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: named place. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via named place. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on named place. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: named place. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: named place. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: named place. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: named place. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because named place. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: named place. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from named place. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: named place. Pass note 25.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds g present (25/25).

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Element present: recipient guidance. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because recipient guidance. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: recipient guidance. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from recipient guidance. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: recipient guidance. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via recipient guidance. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on recipient guidance. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: recipient guidance. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: recipient guidance. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: recipient guidance. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: recipient guidance. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because recipient guidance. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: recipient guidance. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from recipient guidance. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: recipient guidance. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via recipient guidance. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on recipient guidance. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: recipient guidance. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: recipient guidance. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: recipient guidance. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: recipient guidance. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because recipient guidance. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: recipient guidance. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from recipient guidance. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: recipient guidance. Pass note 25.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds t present (25/25).

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: Element present: time cue. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because time cue. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: time cue. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from time cue. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: time cue. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via time cue. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on time cue. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: time cue. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: time cue. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: time cue. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: time cue. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because time cue. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: time cue. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from time cue. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: time cue. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via time cue. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on time cue. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: time cue. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: time cue. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: time cue. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: time cue. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because time cue. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: time cue. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from time cue. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: time cue. Pass note 25.
  • Impactpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds i present (25/25).

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. present: Element present: impact language. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because impact language. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: impact language. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from impact language. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: impact language. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via impact language. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on impact language. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: impact language. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: impact language. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: impact language. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: impact language. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because impact language. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: impact language. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from impact language. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: impact language. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via impact language. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on impact language. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: impact language. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: impact language. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: impact language. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: impact language. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because impact language. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: impact language. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from impact language. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: impact language. Pass note 25.

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Campus Alert Archive. "Pepperdine University: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Community Update and Travel Restrictions - March 5." Incident of March 6, 2020. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/pepperdine-university-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-community-update-and-travel-restrictions-march-5-2020-03-06/

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