HLC is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all HLC in-person events. All individuals participating in any in-person event are required to provide proof that they are fully-vaccinated, as defined by public health authorities. We are working closely with our hotel and venue partners to ensure proper health and safety measures.
HLC requires all event attendees, including attendees of the Student Success Academy: Initiatives and Infrastructure Roundtable, to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by public health authorities, to attend the event.
In addition, the Cook County Department of Public Health has issued Mitigation Order 2021-11, effective January 3, which requires certain establishments to verify that patrons are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The order requires any individual age 5 and older to show proof of vaccination to dine indoors, visit gyms, or enjoy entertainment venues where food or drink are being served, including banquet and event space. HLC’s requirement applies to all attendees, staff, exhibiting company or organization personnel, vendors, and any other categories of participants and service providers.
View full information on HLC's health and safety plan.
Yes. The Cook County Department of Public Health requires everyone age two or older to wear masks in public indoor settings. This includes banquet space and meeting rooms. Masks may temporarily be removed while eating or drinking. HLC continues to track public health guidance and this policy will be updated accordingly.
HLC has secured a third-party provider, CrowdPass, to verify COVID-19 vaccination status. HLC will not track or retain vaccination information from CrowdPass. In-person attendees will be provided with a link to CrowdPass to provide information regarding their vaccination status. This link and more information on CrowdPass will be provided closer to the conference.
To assure the health and safety of all attendees, HLC will not generally consider individual exceptions to this requirement. HLC’s third-party provider, CrowdPass, has a process for individuals requesting an accommodation related to a disability or religious belief. These individuals will be required to have a negative COVID-19 test administered by a medical professional within 72 hours of the event start date.
Yes, replacements are allowed. To ensure that the replacement receives all requisite communications and materials, please contact Kim Davis no later than 5 business days prior to the start date of the event.
Institutions should send at least five and no more than eight representatives per team.
Teams are expected to complete the Initiatives Inventory before participating in the roundtable. Detailed instructions for completing the inventory are posted in SparQ.
Complimentary hot breakfast is available for overnight guests at the Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare. Daily lunch, snack breaks, and beverages will be provided at OLC. Attendees are responsible for their dinner each night.
Login information for SparQ will be provided at least 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
Participants should bring their laptop to access data, materials, and other forms of information that is housed in SparQ and their institution's server. Complimentary wireless internet is available at OLC as well as at the hotel.
Business casual is requested, and it is recommended that guests dress in layers due to the variance of temperatures in venue spaces.
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