Southeastern CoVid-19 Communications
Mask Update
February 14, 2022
As a result of continuing declines in COVID-19 cases throughout most communities in Louisiana, and in keeping with the results of recent studies by the CDC, the University of …
Mask Update
January 18, 2022
I am optimistic this semester will see many positive things transpire for the University and our students, faculty, and staff. As you know from prior communications, as we be…
Student Update - COVID-19
January 06, 2022
I know everyone is yearning for a completely “normal” semester; however, COVID-19 is challenging us yet again with another surge in cases attributable to the highly contag…
Campus COVID-19 Update
January 05, 2022
I recognize many of our Southeastern family members are still dealing with the lingering impacts of Hurricane Ida, and I hope the new year brings significant progress in recov…
COVID Booster Shot Updates
December 07, 2021
Recently, the CDC recommended that all adults 18 and older get an additional booster shot after completing a first course of Covid-19 vaccination.…
Know Before You Go – Get a Free Rapid COVID-19 Test
November 18, 2021
The semester is quickly drawing to a close, and we are upon the holiday season when we will be visiting friends and family.…
Student COVID-19 Testing Communication
November 12, 2021
Thanks to our collective efforts, significant headway against COVID-19 is being made with case numbers on campus continuing to go down.…
COVID-19 Masking Guidance Update
October 27, 2021
Yesterday afternoon, Governor Edwards announced that the state-wide mask mandate is no longer applicable in certain circumstances. Understandably, this has created confusion …
COVID Booster Shot Updates
October 06, 2021
COVID booster shots have now been approved for certain individuals who have received the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine.…
Immunization Update Required in LEONet to Remove Registration Hold
September 29, 2021
On August 23, 2021, the Louisiana Department of Health added COVID-19 to the schedule of required immunizations for students. As a result, you must update documentation of co…
With FDA Vaccine Approval, COVID-19 Added to Schedule of Required Immunizations for Students
August 23, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people age 16 and over. Since December of 2020, the Pfizer vaccine ha…
Campus COVID-19 Update
August 17, 2021
I know we are all concerned about the current surge of COVID-19 cases and the Delta variant, especially as we approach the beginning of classes this week. Accordingly, I want…
Take Your Shot for 100 Dollars!
August 16, 2021
Beginning tomorrow, upon the first dose (or second does for those with only one dose) of the vaccination, students will receive a $100 Visa card, while supplies last. After re…
Campus Operational Parameters – Fall 2021
August 11, 2021
As previously announced, Southeastern is planning in-person campus operations for the 2021 Fall Semester. The following operational parameters are implemented until further n…
Student COVID-19 Update
August 03, 2021
We have all been looking forward to more personal interactions as part of the upcoming fall semester, including the in-person classes, labs, events and activities that make fo…
Message from System President, Dr. Jim Henderson
August 02, 2021
As we near the beginning of the fall term, we find ourselves in a fourth wave of rapidly increasing COVID-19 infection and hospitalization. The scientific community continues …
Student COVID-19 Update
July 29, 2021
Because of the recent surge in COVID cases and hospitalizations, effective immediately, Southeastern will require face masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.…
Don't Wait. Vaccinate! Win Prizes!
July 27, 2021
In order to encourage students who are not yet vaccinated and to reward those who are, Southeastern has launched, “Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!” This is an incentive program w…
Campus COVID-19 Update
July 28, 2021
As you may be aware through recent media reports, the number of COVID-19 cases in our state and region has increased dramatically over the last few weeks, primarily as a resul…
Campus Vaccine Message
July 15, 2021
Over the last several weeks, we have seen significant reductions in pandemic-related public health restrictions with the result that our lives have begun to feel more “norma…
Update to Southeastern's Face Mask/Coverings Policy
June 10, 2021
Southeastern's Face Mask/Coverings Policy has been updated to reflect the most recent Governor's Order and public health guidance. The policy can be found here and applies to…
Campus Covid-19 Update
June 01, 2021
Last week Governor John Bel Edwards revised Louisiana’s COVID-19 public health proclamation, including significant changes to the statewide mandate requiring face coverings.…
Faculty/Staff Campus COVID Update
May 07, 2021
I know that everyone joins me in anticipating the return to in-person campus operations for the upcoming Fall Semester with traditional in-person instruction, normal classroom…
Guidelines to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
April 30, 2021
In accordance with the April 27 Executive Order of Governor John Bel Edwards, the University is updating its campus operating guidelines to ease COVID-19 restrictions.…
Campus Update - COVID-19 Protocols, Vaccine, & Fall 2021
March 22, 2021
Effective March 2, Governor Edwards modified COVID-19 restrictions for Louisiana. While the change did not significantly impact campus operations, with classroom/laboratory r…
Campus Update - Looking Ahead
March 04, 2021
Some higher education institutions have recently made optimistic announcements about returning to “fully” normal operations for the upcoming Fall Semester. As we approach…
Southeastern to Receive Limited Supply of COVID-19 Vaccine
January 19, 2021
This week, Southeastern will receive the first limited allocation of COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control, Louisiana has e…
COVID Testing Program
January 15, 2021
In order to minimize the risk of spreading COVID as campus is repopulated, Southeastern is announcing a new COVID testing program for all of campus, but specifically to help t…
Campus Update
January 15, 2021
The ongoing pandemic has made for a challenging academic year for everyone – students and faculty/staff alike. As in the Fall Semester, the overarching theme of our approac…
Message from System President
November 18, 2020
It’s hard to believe that it has been eight months since COVID-19 began to fundamentally disrupt our lives. Some days it feels like yesterday and other days it feels like it…
Employ Preventative Measures as COVID-19 Trends Higher
November 16, 2020
I regret to report the number of positive COVID-19 cases has been trending markedly higher over the last couple of weeks. This trend has been observed across our local region…
Campus Update - COVID-19
October 30, 2020
Although quite different from prior years given all of the COVID-related safety protocols that our faculty, staff and students have been asked to follow, overall the semester …
Data Now Available For COVID-19 Case Reporting
October 06, 2020
On September 28, a "Take Note" campus communication provided an update on Southeastern's positive COVID-19 cases and the process by which these data are being collected. The L…
Campus Update - COVID Cases
September 28, 2020
On September 4, a “Take Note” campus communication was sent to faculty and staff describing the anticipated timeline and process for Louisiana higher education institution…
Message from the President
September 24, 2020
Thanks to our faculty, staff and students working together in this very unusual environment, our fall semester, as unique as it is, has gotten off to a strong start and is pro…
Campus Update Stage 3 Framework
September 14, 2020
Governor Edwards announced last week that, effective September 11, Louisiana would move into Phase 3 of the White House COVID-19 guidelines for reopening. While the Governor…
Campus Update - Phase Three
September 10, 2020
Today Governor John Bel Edwards announced that, effective Friday, September 11, Louisiana will transition to Phase 3 under the White House COVID-19 Reopening guidelines. Loui…
Southeastern to Begin Reporting Number of Positive COVID-19 Cases
September 04, 2020
Southeastern, along with all other public colleges and universities in Louisiana, will begin reporting numbers of positive COVID-19 cases through the Louisiana Department of H…
Practice Safety Measures Both On And Off Campus
August 18, 2020
I am truly excited to welcome everyone back to campus for the Fall Semester. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to see campus once again brimming with people and activity.…
Campus Update on Athletics
August 14, 2020
As recently announced, the Southland Conference, of which Southeastern is a member, will postpone league fall athletic competition to the spring.…
Protect the Pride
August 11, 2020
It is official! I can finally say, welcome home! As of 7:30 a.m. yesterday morning, we had lines of excited students and parents eager to move into the residence halls. While…
