Author Archives: Carolyn Holen

Guidance for VCSU employees who are currently traveling and/or have plans for future travel within the United States. As you are aware, sustained community spread of a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported globally. Sustained community spread means that people have been infected with the virus, but how or where …

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VCSU course delivery change in light of COVID-19 Students, Faculty and Staff: In response to coronavirus COVID-19, Valley City State University is taking steps to protect the health and safety of the campus community. Following spring break, we will change the way academic instruction is delivered for two weeks. From Monday, March 23, through Friday, …

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International travel announcement: Email to Faculty and Staff from President LaFave 3.11.20 9:23 p.m. Dear faculty and staff, We are all aware of the steadily increasing reports of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which is causing disease and deaths in most countries. With cases now being reported in Minnesota and South Dakota, it is rapidly approaching …

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Health and Travel Advisories Valley City State University students, faculty, and staff: The purpose of this communication is to reinforce precautionary travel and health measures to take for Coronavirus COVID-19. One of the challenges associated with the coronavirus situation is that things can change very rapidly; the recommendations in place currently might change as the …

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FW: Spring Break Faculty, This message was sent to students a few minutes ago. Please spend some time during the next week thinking through how you would might plan to offer your courses online. I will keep you informed as decisions are being made. We have no plans to go online, but we do need …

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IMPORTANT: At this time, VCSU does NOT anticipate the necessity of moving classes online. However, realizing that situations can change rapidly, we encourage students to take their computers and necessary books with them when they leave campus for spring break. In addition, please make certain your contact information is correct and you have opted in to …

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Spring Break travel precautions Valley City State University students, faculty, and staff: As Spring Break approaches, we want to provide you with information regarding precautionary health measures to take for Coronavirus COVID-19. While the risk of coronavirus COVID-19 in the United States remains low at this time and there are no confirmed cases at VCSU …

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Dear campus community: As in any cold and flu season, and with recent attention on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the most important things to do to keep yourself healthy are: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are ill it is important to stay home! Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with …

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