The MU campus is operating under normal conditions.
In anticipation of winter weather and in preparation for any other types of campus emergencies, the attached document outlines recent changes to BBPM 1:010 of the campus Business Policy and Procedure Manual regarding campus closure and pay procedures for University of Missouri-Columbia staff. BBPM 1:010 permits two types of campus closures: full closure or partial closure. This policy also appears in the UM System Human Resource Policy Manual HR 217. Please note: this policy does not apply to staff at MU Health Care.
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The campus community continues to experience flu-like illness at levels that are more common during the winter flu season than in the fall. All classes and campus activities are proceeding as scheduled with few, if any, cancellations.
All members of the campus community are encouraged to be vaccinated against both the seasonal flu and the novel H1N1 flu. CDC recommends vaccinations even if you believe you have already had the flu. Please continue to take preventive actions such as frequent hand washing, staying home if sick, etc.
For questions of a health-related nature, contact your personal physician. Additional information is available through this page on MU Alert.
Brady J. Deaton
Chancellor
The MU Student Health Center is canceling this week’s outreach flu clinics due to a shortage of seasonal flu vaccine. However a limited supply of vaccine is still available and students are encouraged to call the Center (882-7481) for an appointment to receive the $25 injection. Student charge is available.
At this point, the outreach clinics for next week have not been cancelled. The Center is keeping those dates scheduled in the event that the H1N1 vaccine should arrive. If we have not received the vaccine by Friday, those clinics will be cancelled as well.
Check the Center’s web site for the most up-to-date information.
Immunization for seasonal influenza will be available to students in outreach clinics planned by the Student Health Center beginning Oct 12. In addition, students may call the SHC after October 12 for an appointment to obtain seasonal flu and H1N1 (when it becomes available.)
Immunizations for faculty and staff can be obtained at the Wellness Fairs on October 22 (at University Hospital for MU Health Care) and October 29 (at Reynolds Alumni Center for MU employees). Both Wellness Fairs are scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We do not have information at this time about when the H1N1 vaccine will be available locally. Updated information will be posted at this web site when it becomes available.
MU Health Care has set up an H1N1 Flu Hotline: 573-884-9898. Callers can choose these options: general information, emergency warning signs, high-risk groups, tips on how to stay well, and flu vaccinations.
With the start of the semester, the MU Student Health Center, like many other student health centers nationwide, is seeing students with influenza-like illnesses. During the first week of classes, some students were identified as having the novel H1N1 influenza A type. However, the State of Missouri is no longer accepting samples from campus to confirm the specific strain. Students with flu symptoms are staying in their rooms/apartments/homes, recovering quickly and getting back to classes within a few days.
All classes and campus activities are proceeding as scheduled.
Chancellor Brady Deaton, in consultation with the Student Health Center and MU Health Care, emailed all MU students and employees related to the H1N1 influenza that is present on the campus.
For commonly asked questions concerning the H1N1 (swine) flu visit our commonly asked questions page. And for more information on pandemic flu, visit the site of Mizzou's flu expert, Ask Dr. C.
In the event of a campus emergency that could affect the health and safety of students and employees, the University will immediately activate an emergency mass notification system. So that you can be warned of any pending danger, please update your cell phone and/or text messaging contact information.
Students:
Faculty and staff:
If you need to make changes to other personal information such as name or title, contact your departmental human resources liaison. If you experience any problems while using this application, please contact the IT Help Desk at 882-5000 or visit the IT KnowledgeBase at help.missouri.edu.
When the University initiates an emergency message, we will automatically call your cell phone with a voice message, send a text message to your cell phone, and send an e-mail message to your University e-mail account (in that order). If you respond affirmatively that you have received the message, the call sequence will cease.
Enrollment in this program is free. Your cell phone carrier may charge you for a text message if you do not have a plan that covers it; consult your carrier to confirm. The University will not use this contact information except in an emergency that has the potential to affect your health and safety.
Report a threat
or suspicious activity
Emergency Procedures
(weather, fire, biological, etc.)
Canceling Classes & Suspending Operations Due to Weather
MU Police Dept.
Non-emergency: 573-882-7201
Emergency: 911
Ask Dr. C (MU's Pandemic Flu expert)
Update your contact info
for mass notification system
Executive Summary of the MU Emergency Operations Plan (PDF)
MU Health Care Emergency Preparedness Plan (PDF)
City of Columbia Disaster Preparedness
State Emergency Management Agency