Pandemic Response Plan

Maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment is a priority at the University of Kansas. Consequently, a response plan has been prepared in the case of a pandemic to save and protect lives and property and to ensure institutional continuity and recovery.

It is difficult to predict when the next influenza pandemic will occur or how severe it will be. Wherever and whenever a pandemic starts, everyone around the world will be at risk.
  • Keep Informed Current information regarding the pandemic status around the world.
  • KU Response Guide The University of Kansas, in response to global and local concerns about pandemic influenza, has created a Pandemic Response Plan.
  • Personal Pandemic Planning As the University strives to be prepared to respond to a pandemic, individuals and families must be prepared, as well.
  • Communication Central at KU In the event of a pandemic that impacts KU, this site will be used to provide timely and current information regarding the university response.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.