Events

In-person events may be impacted by the change to Extreme Risk (e.g., Reed's Thesis Parade and Commencement). Events approved by the appropriate vice president or dean, Reed’s COVID-19 Risk Assessment Working Group, and the conference & events planning office per our process are required to follow the Sector Guidance for Entertainment Establishments (indoor and outdoor, respectively). As such, events previously scheduled for periods that are now designated Extreme Risk may need to be adjusted or cancelled to come into alignment with new restrictions. At Extreme Risk, indoor events are capped at 6 participants, while outdoor events are capped at 50 participants.

Event organizers are currently working to modify plans or design alternatives to meet new requirements. Communications will be sent to the community related to those events as soon as possible.

Commencement

Reed's planning for an in-person ceremony includes two scenarios: High Risk (Plan A) and Extreme Risk (Plan B). If the county is in High Risk on May 17, Reed will go forward with an in-person ceremony that gathers all graduates and faculty under a large tent on the Great Lawn. Guests will join virtually. If the county is in Extreme Risk on May 17, Reed will be restricted to no more than 50 people gathering outdoors in one location. In that case, under Plan B, graduates and faculty will likely be disbursed in pods around campus and moved to the main stage in groups of 50. Keep an eye out for more communications regarding Commencement as we get closer to the date. Questions: contact conference & events planning.

Gatherings

Informal events and social gatherings are required to follow the Sector Guidance for Gatherings. Under Extreme Risk, these gatherings are capped at 6 people from no more than 2 households, both indoors and outdoors.

Dining Services

Campus dining services falls under the Sector Guidance for Eating and Drinking Establishments. The Extreme Risk category prohibits indoor dining and limits outdoor dining (including under a tent with one or fewer walls) to 100 people. Dining operations will be restricted to take-out and outdoor dining only; indoor dining in Commons will be discontinued until permitted again. Note: the linked sector guidance documents still display a maximum of 50 outdoor diners; however, Gov. Brown indicated this would be raised to 100 before going into effect on Friday.

Offices

Workplace guidance under the Extreme Risk category is more restrictive, and remote work is required, if possible. At Reed, staff work plans are determined by department directors and associate deans. If you are a staff member who has questions about your work plan during periods of Extreme Risk, please consult your supervisor.