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Field Notes Introduction: “Field Notes” will carry messages from a range of specialists whose insights will help guide decisions about learning and living safely.

Field Notes Part 2: The Association of College and University Housing Officers–International (ACUHO-I) offers a wide variety of resources for universities. Forums have allowed for open communication regarding COVID-19 procedures and CDC regulations.

Field Notes Part 3: A conversation with the CFO of Northwest University (NU), John Jordan. NU is a private 2,000-student Christian liberal arts institution in Kirkland, Washington.

Field Notes Part 4: Mary Elliott, Director of Residence Life and Housing at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado describes how she is improving the atmosphere of the campus during the pandemic and helping incoming students navigate the new reality.

Field Notes Part 5: An interview with Brittany Budeski from the University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana about the school’s response to COVID-19.

Field Notes Part 1: An article written by Tammie Butler, former Montana State University Chief Housing Officer, describes the challenges that higher education professionals have been facing during the pandemic.

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