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VP Smithhisler named to the University Benchmark Project advisory board
Pete Smithhisler, VCSU vice president for student affairs, has been appointed to the national advisory board for the University Benchmark Project (UBP) for the 2020-21 academic year. UBP advisory board members are responsible for reviewing and evaluating unit metrics, marketing to peer institutions, and providing overall advisory support for the project. Smithhisler was selected to …
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Email from President LaFave 7/10/20
VCSU Campus Restart Dear students, As we move closer to beginning fall semester, I’d like to share some information about what to expect on campus when we restart. Please take a few minutes to watch my video message below. We look forward to seeing you soon. Go Vikings! (Watch the video at this link — …
Email from VCSU Safety Office 7/8/20
REMINDER: Free COVID-29 Testing Event: TODAY This is a reminder of the free testing event described below. (See previous Coronavirus Campus Communication post for details) Please note: if it works best with your schedule, you can have the test done during work hours. Also, after the test there is no need to quarantine. VCSU Safety …
Email from VCSU Safety Office 7/7/20 – 2
COVID-19 Signage Print Request The COVID-related signage has been updated and is available to order by following this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kaA37Ka55UeY0JA9SkGSA2lhCHE49fNAovAkHne4y9NUMkwyRFhaTlE1RkxRMURJSTJEUVY2R1FOVy4u Please indicate the quantity of each sign you would like printed and if you would like the sign laminated. We would like to do a bulk order, so please respond by NOON on FRIDAY, July …
Email from VCSU Safety Office 7/7/20 – 1
REMINDER: Free COVID-19 Testing Event: July 8th REMINDER: City-County Health is offering a FREE drive-thru COVID-19 testing event on Wednesday, July 8, from 2-6 p.m. at the North Dakota Winter Show facility in Valley City. All VCSU employees and students living in the Valley City area are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity …
Email from VCSU Safety Office 7/6/20
REMINDER: Return to Work Process This is a reminder that as buildings begin to open (starting today, buildings will be open per the regular summer schedule), and employees look at returning to work, that the attached Return to Work checklist is REQUIRED to be submitted and approved prior to returning. There is also a REQUIRED SafeColleges …
Email from VCSU Safety Office 7/2/20
City-County Health is offering a FREE drive-thru COVID-19 testing event on Wednesday, July 8, from 2-6 p.m. at the North Dakota Winter Show facility in Valley City. All VCSU employees and students living in the Valley City area are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to be tested. Here are the event details: …
VCSU breaks ground on $32 million Center for the Arts
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Center for the Arts at Valley City State University was held Wednesday morning, June 24. University officials, along with community, regional and state leaders, gathered with representatives from the architectural, construction and site preparation firms to break ground on the $32 million project. Funded by a state appropriation from the …
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Email from VCSU Safety Office 6/24/20
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Reopening Plans As you are working on your return plans please keep in mind the PPE that will be needed to assist in protecting employees, students, and visitors when on campus. The following PPE has been identified as essential to the successful opening of campus and has been purchased, and …
Email from VCSU Safety Office 6/19/20
As employees start returning to work and offices start opening for business, we wanted to send a reminder of the following employee expectations to help reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19 on campus: Wearing a proper face covering is required in buildings based on university guidelines, e.g. When social distancing cannot or may not …