Pandemic Planning and Emergency Preparedness

Coming to grips with the uncertainty about the spread of a novel flu virus and the potential risk it could pose is a challenge for college and university administrators.

In 2006, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities completed planning for a system response to a flu pandemic or severe flu outbreak in a Minnesota community. Each college and university also is expected to have a plan in place.

Laura King, vice chancellor and chief financial officer, headed up pandemic flu planning efforts for the Office of the Chancellor. Six committees were formed with responsibility for overall coordination, academic administration, communications, operations, health care and facilities. Each committee included Office of the Chancellor and campus representatives.

For specific pandemic planning and emergency management information at system institutions, please check individual college and university Web sites.

Influenza A - H1N1 Updates

H1N1 Pandemic Webcast-20090922 1402
This H1N1-related Webcast, originally presented on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, is now available on the WebEx service site.
Running time: 2 Hours 4 Minutes

Pandemic (H1N1) Powerpoint presentations

Pandemic Preparedness (Powerpoint)

MDH Update H1N1 Novel Influenza presentation (Powerpoint)

MDH H1N1 Vaccine Distribution (Powerpoint)

Volunteer Requests (PDF)
September 17, 2009
The attached memo sent on behalf of Vice Chancellor King addresses questions from campuses on volunteer options for their students and staff

Interim CDC Guidance for Colleges and Universities May 6, 2009

Minnesota Management and Budget Memorandum (PDF)
(04-28-09)

Minnesota Department of Health Memorandum (PDF)
(04-27-09)

Additional documents, updates and planning information