COVID-19 Resources for Oregon Postsecondary Education Partners
This page contains information and guidance related to the 2019 novel coronavirus and COVID-19 for postsecondary institutions and stakeholders in Oregon. Since this is an evolving situation, we are updating this page as frequently as possible. For the current Oregon public health status on COVID-19, see the Oregon Health Authority.
Guidance:
Below you will find state and federal guidance related to postsecondary education and key links. All information on this page and more is detailed in the following FAQ web page which is updated and expanded regularly.
HECC and partners have offered a few interim guiding principles which have emerged from the development of a statewide strategic roadmap for the future of higher education in Oregon. We are asking all stakeholders to keep these guiding principles in mind as they take steps towards navigating the current crisis.
- Postsecondary education and training are central to Oregon’s return to strength and prosperity
- Affordability and access to postsecondary education and training require investments of the state funding
- Equity must be central to all we do
- To achieve our shared goals, we must all commit to collaborate and work together in new ways
See the Governor's Office COVID-19 web page here for recent statewide guidance on Building a Safe & Strong Oregon: A Science-Driven Framework for Reopening Oregon.
Also see Oregon College and University Update Webpages for links to Oregon postsecondary institution-hosted webpages on COVID-19. See Resources for Individuals and Businesses Experiencing Layoffs for workforce-related information.
State Guidance and Orders Related to Postsecondary Education
State Guidance Related to Postsecondary Education
Please pay attention to the date last updated and to the dates effective with each resource posted here.
In addition to the guidance below, see the Governor's Office COVID-19 web page for recent statewide information on Building a Safe & Strong Oregon: A Science-Driven Framework for Reopening Oregon. See the Oregon Health Authority for recent public guidelines related to Oregon public health and prevention.
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
HECC and ODE Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Oregon High School Based College Courses during COVID-19, September 30, 2020.
HECC Guidance to Private Career Schools and Oregon-based Degree-granting Colleges Authorized by the Office of Degree Authorization
HECC Guidance for Private Career Schools on Face Mask Requirements, October 22, 2020
HECC Guidance for Private Career Schools Located in Counties Approved for Phase I Reopening, May 21, 2020
COVID-19 Unemployment and other Economic Relief Sources for Private Career Schools and Private Colleges and Universities, April 6, 2020
HECC Guidance to Private Career Schools, March 20, 2020
HECC Guidance to Private Oregon-based Degree-granting Colleges Authorized by ODA, March 20, 2020
HECC COVID-19 Guidance to Private Oregon-based Degree-granting Colleges Authorized by HECC, March 16, 2020
HECC COVID-19 Guidance to Private Career Schools, March 13, 2020
Federal Guidance Related to Postsecondary Education
Federal Guidance Related to Postsecondary Education
Please pay attention to the date last updated with each resource posted here.
- US Department of Education (US DOE) COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel.
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- US DOE website, Education Stabilization Fund, April 13, 2020
- US DOE website, CARES Act, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, April 9, 2020
- US DOE website, Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund
- Also see HECC Summary of CRRSAA Act Higher Education Provisisions for Oregon, January, 2021
- Also see HECC Summary of CARES Act Higher Education Provisions for Oregon, May 21, 2020
- COVID-19 Title IV Frequently Asked Question, May 19, 2020
- Information on Protecting Higher Education Students’ Civil Rights During COVID-19 National Emergency, May 12, 2020
- UPDATED Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus, April 3, 2020
- Federal Student Aid issued Coronavirus Information for Students, Borrowers, and Parents, updated April 1, 2020
- The Office of Postsecondary Education issued a COVID-19 FAQ and Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), March 20, 2020, see latest update above
- The CDC issued Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), updated March 18, 2020)
- The Office of Postsecondary Education issued Information for Accrediting Agencies Regarding Temporary Flexibilities Provided to Coronavirus Impacted Institutions or Accrediting Agencies, March 17, 2020
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued guidance on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Potential Procedural Adaptations for F and M Nonimmigrant Students, March 9, 2020)
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