Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness

COVID-19/Coronavirus Information
Western Illinois University is continuing to closely monitor the Coronavirus. The University’s Pandemic Preparedness and Response Committee is following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and national, regional, and local medical providers.
Individuals with questions, comments, or constructive feedback can email covid-19@wiu.edu. In addition, a comments/concerns form has been established for easy submission.
Recent Messages
May 16, 2022
Please find the latest updates and information regarding COVID-19 protocols at Western Illinois University. Read more.
May 4, 2022
Preparing for Fall 2022 at WIU
While the Spring 2022 semester is coming to a close, discussions and reviews of pandemic protocols for the 2022-2023 academic year are currently underway by the Western Illinois University COVID-19 Response Committee. Read more.
April 21, 2022
Vaccine Clinic (WIU-Macomb Campus): April 26
The McDonough County Health Department, in cooperation with Western Illinois University, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic (including boosters) for WIU faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the general public Tuesday, April 26 on the WIU-Macomb campus. Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available at no cost, and an appointment is not needed. Read more.
April 5, 2022
From Office of Risk Management: Face Coverings Update
In the spirit of transparency, the Office of Risk Management would like to share the following information regarding face coverings with the WIU community. Read more.
For all WIU-related news, including pandemic-related releases and updates, visit wiu.edu/news/archive.php.
Communication Resources
University Resources
- Comments and Concerns
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WIU Beu Health Center
(309) 298-1888 -
WIU-Quad Cities Student Services
(309) 762-9080 -
WIU Student Development and Success Center
(309) 298-1884 - IT Resource FAQ for Faculty & Staff
- CITR Workshops
Local and State Resources
- Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
- McDonough County Health Department
- State of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
- Illinois COVID-19 Awareness Dashboard
- QC - Rock Island County Health Department
- QC - Scott County Health Department
- Macomb Area Business Hours and Operations Due to Coronavirus
Other Resources
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- World Health Organization
- John Hopkins University
- Want to learn more about coronavirus COVID-19? Take this FREE online course
Resources for Faculty, Staff & Students
- Daily COVID-19 Self-Check
- What you need to know about quarantine
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- OSHA Guidance for COVID-19
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- American Council on Education (ACE)
- Inside Higher Ed
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I)
- American College Health Association (ACHA)