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Heidelberg University submits plan to reopen for fall semester

'We want all of us back learning and living together.'

TIFFIN, Ohio — It’s a question many people have been asking: Will my school be open for in-person learning this coming fall?

While colleges across that country juggle that decision, Heidelberg University announced Tuesday their intent to reopen the campus this fall.

School officials said their decision came “after thoughtful and careful planning” with guidance from local, state and national authorities.

“We are preparing everything at Heidelberg to be ready for the healthy and safe return of our students in the fall,” President Rob Huntington said.

The plan includes in-person classes with online learning.

“We want all of us back learning and living together,” Huntington said.

Heidelberg’s reopening plan was submitted to the Seneca County General Health District on Monday.

“With its ongoing priority to keep students, faculty and staff, and visitors healthy, safe and well amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Heidelberg’s plan strives to balance public health concerns with the needs of the university,” officials said in a press release. “It outlines how the university plans to restart enrollment activities, residential operations, seated in-person instruction, all facilities, and business functions over the coming months while keeping everyone safe to every extent possible.”

Heidelberg was closed in mid-March with students finishing their spring classes online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“We need to return and regather as one Heidelberg campus community to go forward stronger and safety together,” Huntington said. “The size and rural location of our campus give us measured confidence that we can effectively and responsibly provide a safe living and learning environment for everyone this fall, given the current circumstances.”

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