{"id":4406,"date":"2022-01-06T16:30:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T00:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/?p=4406"},"modified":"2024-07-10T11:10:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T18:10:45","slug":"wsu-pullman-travel-and-safety-an-important-message-from-dean-rezac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/2022\/01\/06\/wsu-pullman-travel-and-safety-an-important-message-from-dean-rezac\/","title":{"rendered":"WSU Pullman Travel and Safety – An Important Message from Dean Rezac"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dear Voiland College Students,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy New Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s WSU Town Hall<\/a> provided a lot of information about what this upcoming semester will be like for WSU students, and I would like to address some important items that directly relate to our Voiland College students in Pullman before classes start next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most importantly, we want you to have a safe and successful start to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know many of you are anxious about the weather and travel. The weather in Pullman and the regional mountain passes is presenting many challenges for those trying to get here by the time classes resume on Monday. WSU has compiled links to current pass conditions<\/a> for you to check before traveling to Pullman. Your safety is of utmost importance to us, so please check the roads before you go, follow safe winter driving tips<\/a>, and take it slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first week of classes only,<\/strong> I have asked faculty within the Voiland College who have the capability to video their lectures to make recorded videos available to students online. Most may be able to, some may not. (Please also note that classes taught by faculty outside of the Voiland College may not provide this service.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please reach out to your instructors directly if your travel situation will not permit you to reach Pullman by the time your classes begin<\/strong> so they can work to accommodate your situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As noted at today\u2019s WSU Town Hall, Spring Semester 2022 will be taught face to face. Many of your courses will have in-person attendance expectations. These exist because the faculty members believe your active participation in the class will benefit your learning. While class attendance is a critical component of every student\u2019s success, it must be balanced with your health and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is vital that we take care of ourselves and each other during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are sick, stay home. Get tested for COVID-19. Immediately contact your instructors and advisor to develop a course of action that will allow you to safely continue your learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself struggling, please reach out for help. In addition to your advisor and instructors, WSU has many resources available to you, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n