Iowa Wesleyan University is working to open up campus in a phased approach after shutting down for the semester due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This four-phase plan will begin with gradually bringing back university employees and eventually full public access by phase four. The University will put into consideration any standing Henry County restrictions per the Governor’s proclamations, CDC and local health officials’ recommendations, COVID-19 data for Henry County, and federal guidelines when beginning the reopening process. Phase one is slated to start June 1. Iowa Wesleyan President Chris Plunkett says, “A phased reopening will allow IW to gradually acclimate to modified behaviors and new health protocols before finalizing our intended plans for when students arrive on campus in August.” Plunkett says the University will be prepared to return to an earlier stage or close the campus if circumstances deem it necessary. The University currently plans to resume in-person, campus-based learning and living this fall.