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some things differently, yes, but we have learned some things. When we come back in February, we will be in a much better position. Sarah Galbenski- Notre Dame Student Government, shared they are in their last week of classes. The primary concern is that all students would get through the last week safely. Exit testing will start this Thursday because students need to leave twenty-four (24) hours after their last final. There was a great atmosphere on campus after the Clemson game. It was a bit concerning as a super spreader event, but hopefully, that would be mitigated after exit testing this coming week. The win was a morale boost as all the students leave for a restorative break. Rachel Ingal- Notre Dame- shared they hope the students are staying focused on their health in this last week. We don't want to transmit this virus to other communities. We are on the last stretch and want everyone to make it home safely. HOLY CROSS COLLEGE UPDATES/CONCERNS: Andrew Polaniecki — Dean of Students- shared they are making testing available for students before they depart. They are finishing what they consider a successful semester of learning. Mr. Polaniecki shared the students would come back on February third (3`d ) and they do have the option to learn virtually in January. Basketball teams will continue to stay on campus through the long break and will be following covid procedures. They have a covid plan to implement concerning the games that will be held on campus. Billy Skoch — Student at Holy Cross- shared our student body has had a long semester, but they see the break coming and will continue to work hard. Many events are being offered to help the students make it through the final stretch of classes. He believed the students had done a great job at Holy Cross following protocol. Billy shared everything the students had learned this semester would help them adjust better when they come back. SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE UPDATES/CONCERNS: Gloria Jenkins- Interim Vice President for Student Affairs- reported there would be no student representative available for today. Covid has been their number one(1) priority. They want the students to finish strong with their finals, and she commended the students and the Tri-Campus community for working together. They will resume classes on February 1', 2021. They will be providing a couple of days off during the spring semester at the student's request to have mental health days. For this reason, they will be coming back a couple of days earlier than the other campuses. INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND UPDATES/CONCERNS: Paige Risser- Director of Communications and Marketing- stated the number of positive covid cases on their campus had been extremely low. The public dashboard is updated every Wednesday, and we will continue to offer the testing for as long as needed. The Spring semester starts January 191h° and the first (1 St) three (3) weeks are online. The students will be back in person on February 81h Kayla Isenbletter -Student Government President- shared from a student perspective they are doing pretty well, but morale seemed to be failing a bit as students get closer to break. The American 2