COVID-19 information and updates for Voiland College employees.
As you know, Washington State University is continuing to pursue in-person learning this semester, albeit with a slightly delayed start in WSU Pullman because of weather issues. Following the WSU Town Hall on Thursday (Jan 6, 2022), the WSU Provost shared some key points for us to convey to you which we are sharing. We’ve added some examples to help define what these key points might mean to us in our College.
It’s a week before school begins and I already have the First Day of School Jitters. Can you believe it’s been nearly 18 months since we last taught classes in person?
This year, of course, things are different. I’m sure many of you share the same feelings of anticipation and anxiety that I’ve had since being back on campus in our new Post-Vaccine World: Do the vaccines and masks really work? Can we successfully return to teaching in person?
The answer to these questions is ‘Yes.’
Washington State University has recently loosened several of its COVID-19 protocols in response to new state guidance, reducing case numbers, and the widespread availability and use of vaccines.
I wanted to highlight some of these changes and how they may affect each of you.
The WSU Provost’s Spring 2021 Quick Teaching Guide contains information to assist instructors with navigating the changes imposed by WSU’s response to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19. It also provides some key resources for both faculty and students.
As we approach the winter holiday season, the university moves into a state of reduced operations. The reduced operations schedule is at the bottom of this email for your quick reference. While building operations will not look much different than our current operations because of Covid 19, there are a few items you may want to be aware of.
As we enter the Labor Day Weekend, I want to congratulate everyone for completing our first two weeks of a very unusual fall semester.
For many of us, these weeks have been filled with challenges, anxieties, and complications – sprinkled with bits of joy. Please don’t forget to utilize the many Voiland College and WSU resources available or ask for help when you need it. Always remember: Cougs Help Cougs!
As classes resume this fall semester, Voiland College and other WSU buildings will remain locked.
Please contact your school/department administrators for door access.
As we continue our preparations for fall semester, I wanted to share some resources that can help guide you through your course design and your interactions with your students this year.