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\"COVID-19<\/p>\n

The Purdue Fort Wayne University leadership team has unanimously decided that implementing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the spring semester is not feasible.<\/p>\n

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Purdue University Fort Wayne news release:<\/p>\n

Purdue Fort Wayne will not pursue vaccine mandate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note<\/strong>: This communication was distributed to members of the Purdue University Fort Wayne campus community Thursday afternoon. <\/p>\n

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,<\/p>\n

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Purdue Fort Wayne has been focused on providing our students with an uninterrupted academic experience while keeping our campus community as safe and secure as possible. Like other universities, we have had our challenges, but we have persevered and we have fared remarkably well.<\/p>\n

As many of you are aware, our students, faculty, and staff have been engaged in campus-wide conversations and information gathering this fall regarding the possibility of implementing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the spring semester. We should all take great pride in the thoughtful and thorough work that has been done to weigh the pros and cons of a measure that would affect every single member of our campus community.<\/p>\n

After careful due diligence and consideration\u2014and with significant input from the campus community\u2014our leadership team has reached the unanimous decision that implementation of a vaccine mandate for the spring semester is simply not feasible.<\/p>\n

We took into account a number of important factors in making this decision, not the least of which is the acute disruption such a major policy change would cause for our students in the middle of an academic year.<\/p>\n

Our decision was also based on recommendations from the PFW Ready Committee, which we have relied on during the pandemic for expert guidance related to campus safety protocols, logistics, and operations. Our mitigation efforts have proven very effective, most notably the mask requirement that has been in effect during most of the pandemic. We have had no outbreaks of the virus on campus, and campus infection rates continue to decline.<\/p>\n

We also considered feedback from campus surveys conducted during the past few weeks. A total of 2,441 students responded to a survey administered by the Student Government Association, and 669 employees responded to a survey administered by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis. Additional information was gleaned from two student town halls, our weekly PFW Ready Q&A sessions for faculty and staff, and input from the Faculty Senate.<\/p>\n

The absence of a vaccine mandate does not change our commitment to the critical importance of being vaccinated. Throughout this pandemic, we have strongly encouraged all members of our university community to get vaccinated. Indeed, we have held numerous clinics on campus since last spring to ensure availability and access to the free vaccines, and many of you have taken advantage of those opportunities.<\/p>\n

As we look to the future with hope and optimism, we will continue to remain vigilant. This is no time to let down our guard. We have learned during the course of the pandemic that we must be nimble and flexible, yet very thoughtful, in our planning and response. We will work together as we always have to ensure that Purdue Fort Wayne continues to flourish and that we emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Ron Elsenbaumer
\nChancellor<\/p>\n

Carl Drummond
\nVice Chancellor for Academic Affairs<\/p>\n

Krissy Creager
\nVice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and the Student Experience<\/p>\n

Glen Nakata
\nVice Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs<\/p>\n

Jerry Lewis
\nVice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing<\/p>\n

MarTeze Hammonds
\nChief Diversity Officer<\/p>\n

Kim Wagner
\nChief of Staff to the Chancellor<\/p>\n

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About Purdue University Fort Wayne<\/strong>
\nPurdue University Fort Wayne is the largest university in northeast Indiana and is part of the Purdue University system. Purdue Fort Wayne is uniquely positioned to serve the region as a crossroads of intellectual, social, economic, and cultural advancement. Rigorous academics are combined with a focus on student success across prestigious degree programs taught by more than 300 full-time faculty. 8,093 students of diverse ages, ethnicities, and nationalities pursue their education on the nearly 600-acre campus. A majority of the university\u2019s 62,000+ alumni live and work in Indiana contributing significantly to the state\u2019s economy, vitality, and intellectual strength. The university is a member of the Horizon League athletics conference, and fields 16 NCAA Division I sports teams. For more information, visit pfw.edu<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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