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Assessing Internal Policies in Light Of Long COVID

Originally presented Wednesday, April 6, 2022 by Jane Jarrow, DAIS

One of the emerging issues in the wake of the pandemic is “Long COVID”—the cluster of symptoms still not fully understood, but nonetheless widely observed, including heart and breathing problems impacting stamina, brain fog, anxiety, and others; and with durations ranging from short to potentially permanent. As students present with Long COVID, how should institutions respond? Join this panel to hear about how institutions are updating their policies regarding medical documentation, conducting ongoing reassessment of continuing need, and evaluating what accommodations may be appropriate for this emerging student population.