By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post
Missouri Western State University will require masks be worn indoors when classes begin on Monday.
Missouri Western President Elizabeth Kennedy outlined the policy in an e-mail to staff and students late Monday afternoon. Missouri Western will require face coverings be worn in all public indoor spaces on the St. Joseph campus regardless of vaccination status, including classrooms and meeting rooms. Masks are not required when eating, drinking, or exercising. Masks will not be required when working alone in a private workspace. Masks are not required outdoors.
Kennedy says the policy will be reviewed every two weeks beginning September 6th by reviewing campus and community COVID-19 data regarding transmission and hospitalizations.
Missouri Western will offer the BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid result tests at no charge for Missouri Western students and employees. Missouri Western is offering incentives for students and staff to get vaccinated through its Max the Vax program which offers prizes to those who get vaccinated, including a grand prize of $5,000 in cash.