COVID-19 Safety Precautions Announcement from Dr. Washington

Today I am announcing a new series of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) safety precautions. This comes in response to the announcement by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over the weekend about an updated epidemic order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Changes include the end of in-person classes except for those specifically related to the training of law enforcement and corrections officers as well as medical personnel and first responders.

Enhanced safety precautions will also include additional restrictions on access to all campus buildings and shifting additional employees to a more remote work schedule. As the work of the college continues, some on-campus services will be offered on a limited basis. Most, if not all services, will be provided online. Additionally, some will be offered curbside. The flexibility provided by our Pandemic Response Plan allows for this pivot based on new information and these changes allow the college to remain in compliance with all guidelines for health and safety.

This new set of precautions will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and continue through Dec. 8. Affected employees will be contacted by their supervisors. The college will continue to prioritize and support remote and online learning and student services, assisting our students to finish the fall semester on schedule. As previously announced, winter semester is scheduled to begin on Jan. 11.

I know that these are unsettling times for you and for me, our families and for our students. Thank you for your continued efforts in less than ideal circumstances. I am grateful for your continued dedication to serving our students.

I will continue to stay in contact with you in the coming days and weeks. Details will continue to be posted on the college website at www.kvcc.edu/coronavirus.

By working together we can help minimize the long-term effects of this unprecedented situation on our lives and community. Stay safe and take good care of yourself and one another.