March 9, 2020

Dear Colleagues,

In light of the evolving details associated with the health issue COVID-19 (Coronavirus), I am writing to bring you up to date about our response.

We are aware of a few faculty, staff and students who recently traveled to international high-risk areas. The college is working with them according to the Center for Disease Control and Kalamazoo County Health Department guidelines. Currently these individuals are being required to self-quarantine for 14 calendar days. It is essential that quarantined students be held harmless as they complete their academic coursework. We recognize that this could be done in a number of ways. If you need to discuss this further, please contact your respective dean for support and direction.

It is very important that the college continues to provide a welcoming environment for all students. The college prohibits discrimination based on many personal attributes, including national origin. Continue to do your part in demonstrating a welcoming environment for all people. Our utmost concern is safeguarding the health and well-being of the college community.

The college has created and launched an informational webpage regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The webpage is located at www.kvcc.edu/coronavirus. The site will be updated periodically with additional information and resources.

We are closely monitoring developments and will continue to share information as it becomes available.

Thank you.

L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President