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COVID-19 Community Update - March 16

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On 2021-03-16, Pepperdine Emergency Information posted: COVID-19 Community Update – March 16.

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As President Gash shared at this morning’s President’s Briefing, the state has released an accelerated plan to reopen in response to positive trends in statewide COVID-19 vaccination and case rates. Therefore, on Monday, March 15, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the county has moved into Tier 2 (Red Tier) on the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Red Tier Allowances Under the Red Tier in Los Angeles County, institutions of higher education are now allowed to resume the following: - Indoor lectures at 25 percent room capacity or 100 people, whichever is less - Indoor specialized classrooms used as labs, art studios, or for vocational skill building with physical distancing of six feet between students and instructors - Indoor dining at 25 percent capacity or 100 people, whichever is less, in addition to continued outdoor dining - Limited in-person prospective student experiences At this time, higher education institutions will not be able to increase residential student populations beyond hardship exceptions. Students can review the hardship guidelines or request an exception by submitting a Spring 2021 On-Campus Housing Hardship Petition. Spring 2021 Class Updates Seaver College expects a select group of classes will resume with optional in-person instruction on or after April 6, 2021. Seaver students will receive additional information from Dean Feltner and their instructors. Leadership at each graduate school is examining current academic calendars to assess when it is appropriate to resume on-campus classes. Expected Summer and Fall Allowances Assuming case rates remain stable or continue to improve through the summer, the county intends to allow student single occupancy housing for unvaccinated students or double occupancy housing for vaccinated students. Overnight camps may also be permitted in compliance with the Institutes of Higher Education and Overnight Camp protocols. Beginning in the fall, no limitations on student housing occupancy are anticipated. Seaver College Summer 2021 International Programs At this time, Seaver College hopes to deliver all summer 2021 international programs and a final decision will be made by April 9 for Summer Session I. However, many international travel restrictions remain in place and further updates will be provided as more details become available. Commencement and Outdoor Gatherings Based on the current and anticipated allowances, each school is considering multiple scenarios for commencement ceremonies. Students should anticipate communications from their dean in the coming weeks. As President Gash shared at this morning’s briefing, the University plans to host commencement ceremonies once in-state restrictions are lifted. We strongly advise community members to avoid incurring non-refundable expenses until final decisions regarding commencement are issued. Moving Forward University leadership is encouraged by the trajectory of the conditions in the state and remains optimistic that Los Angeles County will reach the Tier 3 (Orange Tier) within the next month. As some students are welcomed back to the Malibu campus, the University reminds the entire community these new developments do not yet indicate a full reopening of any Pepperdine campus. The University’s ability to fully resume in-person classes remains informed by the requirements set forth in the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy and by the protocols put in place by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The latest information is available on the University’s COVID-19 website and Emergency Information Page. If you have questions, please contact Pepperdine’s COVID-19 Information Line at 310.506.8111 or via email at covid19info@pepperdine.edu.
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Pepperdine Emergency Information — COVID-19 Community Update – March 16emergency.pepperdine.edufind archived copies
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As President Gash shared at this morning’s President’s Briefing, the state has released an accelerated plan to reopen in response to positive trends in statewide COVID-19 vaccination and case rates. Therefore, on Monday, March 15, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the county has moved into Tier 2 (Red Tier) on the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Red Tier Allowances Under the Red Tier in Los Angeles County, institutions of higher education are now allowed to resume the following: - Indoor lectures at 25 percent room capacity or 100 people, whichever is less - Indoor specialized classrooms used as labs, art studios, or for vocational skill building with physical distancing of six feet between students and instructors - Indoor dining at 25 percent capacity or 100 people, whichever is less, in addition to continued outdoor dining - Limited in-person prospective student experiences At this time, higher education institutions will not be able to increase residential student populations beyond hardship exceptions. Students can review the hardship guidelines or request an exception by submitting a Spring 2021 On-Campus Housing Hardship Petition. Spring 2021 Class Updates Seaver College expects a select group of classes will resume with optional in-person instruction on or after April 6, 2021. Seaver students will receive additional information from Dean Feltner and their instructors. Leadership at each graduate school is examining current academic calendars to assess when it is appropriate to resume on-campus classes. Expected Summer and Fall Allowances Assuming case rates remain stable or continue to improve through the summer, the county intends to allow student single occupancy housing for unvaccinated students or double occupancy housing for vaccinated students. Overnight camps may also be permitted in compliance with the Institutes of Higher Education and Overnight Camp protocols. Beginning in the fall, no limitations on student housing occupancy are anticipated. Seaver College Summer 2021 International Programs At this time, Seaver College hopes to deliver all summer 2021 international programs and a final decision will be made by April 9 for Summer Session I. However, many international travel restrictions remain in place and further updates will be provided as more details become available. Commencement and Outdoor Gatherings Based on the current and anticipated allowances, each school is considering multiple scenarios for commencement ceremonies. Students should anticipate communications from their dean in the coming weeks. As President Gash shared at this morning’s briefing, the University plans to host commencement ceremonies once in-state restrictions are lifted. We strongly advise community members to avoid incurring non-refundable expenses until final decisions regarding commencement are issued. Moving Forward University leadership is encouraged by the trajectory of the conditions in the state and remains optimistic that Los Angeles County will reach the Tier 3 (Orange Tier) within the next month. As some students are welcomed back to the Malibu campus, the University reminds the entire community these new developments do not yet indicate a full reopening of any Pepperdine campus. The University’s ability to fully resume in-person classes remains informed by the requirements set forth in the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy and by the protocols put in place by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The latest information is available on the University’s COVID-19 website and Emergency Information Page. If you have questions, please contact Pepperdine’s COVID-19 Information Line at 310.506.8111 or via email at covid19info@pepperdine.edu.

  • 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 named. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because University sender named. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: University sender named. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from University sender named. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: University sender named. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via University sender named. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on University sender named. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: University sender named. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: University sender named. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: University sender named. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: University sender named. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because University sender named. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: University sender named. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from University sender named. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: University sender named. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via University sender named. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on University sender named. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: University sender named. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: University sender named. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: University sender named. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: University sender named. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because University sender named. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: University sender named. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from University sender named. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: University sender named. 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: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because specific hazard or incident. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from specific hazard or incident. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via specific hazard or incident. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on specific hazard or incident. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because specific hazard or incident. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from specific hazard or incident. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via specific hazard or incident. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on specific hazard or incident. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because specific hazard or incident. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: specific hazard or incident. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from specific hazard or incident. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: specific hazard or incident. 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 or campus. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because named place or campus. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: named place or campus. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from named place or campus. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: named place or campus. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via named place or campus. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on named place or campus. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: named place or campus. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: named place or campus. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: named place or campus. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: named place or campus. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because named place or campus. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: named place or campus. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from named place or campus. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: named place or campus. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via named place or campus. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on named place or campus. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: named place or campus. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: named place or campus. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: named place or campus. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: named place or campus. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because named place or campus. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: named place or campus. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from named place or campus. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: named place or campus. 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 instruction. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because recipient instruction. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: recipient instruction. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from recipient instruction. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: recipient instruction. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via recipient instruction. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on recipient instruction. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: recipient instruction. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: recipient instruction. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: recipient instruction. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: recipient instruction. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because recipient instruction. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: recipient instruction. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from recipient instruction. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: recipient instruction. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via recipient instruction. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on recipient instruction. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: recipient instruction. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: recipient instruction. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: recipient instruction. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: recipient instruction. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because recipient instruction. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: recipient instruction. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from recipient instruction. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: recipient instruction. 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 or recency cue. Pass note 1.
    2. present: Coded present because time or recency cue. Pass note 2.
    3. present: Text supports present call: time or recency cue. Pass note 3.
    4. present: Judged present from time or recency cue. Pass note 4.
    5. present: This element is present: time or recency cue. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via time or recency cue. Pass note 6.
    7. present: Present rests on time or recency cue. Pass note 7.
    8. present: Reading yields present: time or recency cue. Pass note 8.
    9. present: Clear present signal: time or recency cue. Pass note 9.
    10. present: Final present call: time or recency cue. Pass note 10.
    11. present: Element present: time or recency cue. Pass note 11.
    12. present: Coded present because time or recency cue. Pass note 12.
    13. present: Text supports present call: time or recency cue. Pass note 13.
    14. present: Judged present from time or recency cue. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: time or recency cue. Pass note 15.
    16. present: Evidence is present via time or recency cue. Pass note 16.
    17. present: Present rests on time or recency cue. Pass note 17.
    18. present: Reading yields present: time or recency cue. Pass note 18.
    19. present: Clear present signal: time or recency cue. Pass note 19.
    20. present: Final present call: time or recency cue. Pass note 20.
    21. present: Element present: time or recency cue. Pass note 21.
    22. present: Coded present because time or recency cue. Pass note 22.
    23. present: Text supports present call: time or recency cue. Pass note 23.
    24. present: Judged present from time or recency cue. Pass note 24.
    25. present: This element is present: time or recency cue. Pass note 25.
  • Impactabsent2/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds i absent (2/25).

    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. absent: Element absent: no impact. Pass note 1.
    2. absent: Coded absent because no impact. Pass note 2.
    3. absent: Text supports absent call: no impact. Pass note 3.
    4. absent: Judged absent from no impact. Pass note 4.
    5. absent: This element is absent: no impact. Pass note 5.
    6. present: Evidence is present via severity or consequence. Pass note 6.
    7. absent: Absent rests on no impact. Pass note 7.
    8. absent: Reading yields absent: no impact. Pass note 8.
    9. absent: Clear absent signal: no impact. Pass note 9.
    10. absent: Final absent call: no impact. Pass note 10.
    11. absent: Element absent: no impact. Pass note 11.
    12. absent: Coded absent because no impact. Pass note 12.
    13. absent: Text supports absent call: no impact. Pass note 13.
    14. absent: Judged absent from no impact. Pass note 14.
    15. present: This element is present: severity or consequence. Pass note 15.
    16. absent: Evidence is absent via no impact. Pass note 16.
    17. absent: Absent rests on no impact. Pass note 17.
    18. absent: Reading yields absent: no impact. Pass note 18.
    19. absent: Clear absent signal: no impact. Pass note 19.
    20. absent: Final absent call: no impact. Pass note 20.
    21. absent: Element absent: no impact. Pass note 21.
    22. absent: Coded absent because no impact. Pass note 22.
    23. absent: Text supports absent call: no impact. Pass note 23.
    24. absent: Judged absent from no impact. Pass note 24.
    25. absent: This element is absent: no impact. Pass note 25.

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Pepperdine Emergency Information notice.
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    COVID-19 Community Update – March 16
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Campus Alert Archive. "Pepperdine University: COVID-19 Community Update - March 16." Incident of March 16, 2021. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/pepperdine-university-covid-19-community-update-march-16-2021-03-16/

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