ENMU classes set to begin Aug. 18

PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University plans a combination of in-person and online teaching this fall with classes set to begin Aug. 18.

“Our residence halls and dining areas will be open, following social distancing regulations,” interim ENMU President Patrice Caldwell wrote in a letter to students and staff.

“In the next week on our website, we will be sharing our plans to safely re-open the ENMU campus. The plans outline a phased transition to an in-person fall semester, adjusting classroom learning, research activities, student-athlete practices, and all of our normal campus services and activities to follow appropriate public health protocols,” Caldwell wrote.

“We will update this website regularly as our planning evolves with additional input and data. Now is the time for our students, faculty and staff to shift from hopeful planning to purposeful preparation.”

Caldwell said that while COVID-19 cases in Portales and Roosevelt County have been minimal, “It is fair to anticipate further outbreaks and resurgences of the disease over the coming months.

“I ask all our campus visitors and those returning to our campus community after being away to take personal responsibility for the health and safety of those you know and those you have yet to meet. Wear your mask, follow social distancing, and take care to monitor your symptoms.”