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COVID-19 Campus Information

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Fall 2021 Information

VCSU is planning to return to a full campus experience for the fall 2021. To do this safely, we are encouraging all members of campus to get vaccinated and every member of campus to make safe decisions in regard to wearing a mask, physical distancing and hand washing.

What will Fall 2021 be like?

Classes and events will be similar to how they were offered prior to COVID-19, including a mix of in-person, online and hybrid options. For the Fall 2021 semester, VCSU will offer in-person classes with typical class sizes, in-person internships, in-person events, other in-person learning experiences.

To ensure the safety of campus, VCSU strongly encourages:

  • Being vaccinated
  • Washing or sanitizing hands often
  • Physical distancing, when possible
  • Staying home if you are feeling unwell
  • Carrying and wearing a mask
    • You can choose to, or may be asked to wear a mask. Be respectful and know we all work together to make this a safe space for everyone.
    • Faculty members may require masks in their classrooms and offices.
    • Supervisors and staff may require masks in their workspaces.
    • Masks are required by anyone visiting VCSU Health Services.

Please be respectful of others who continue to opt to wear a mask on campus. 

VCSU has a comprehensive procedure for operating safely in regards to COVID-19. These Operating Procedures will evolve as necessary in response to public health conditions and guidance provided by the North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control. VCSU leaders will continue to update these procedures and share updates with all faculty and staff.

You are valued. Get vaccinated.

Free vaccines are available.

Register online, or walk in and get your free COVID vaccine. Open to all VCSU students, employees/employee family and the community. Clinic sponsored City County Public Health District, they are open

 

Talk to someone about COVID or the vaccineNurse Betty Tykwinski

 

Campus nurse, Director for Health Services Betty Tykwinski RN, is always available to talk about the vaccine and discuss any concerns you may have. Visit her office on the first floor of Mythaler Hall, call 701-845-7305 or email Betty.Tykwinski@vcsu.edu.

  • Wash your hands and sanitize
  • Carry a mask with you and wear one if you prefer
  • Stay home if you feel unwell 
  • If you feel unsafe, talk with someone
  • Ask people to wear a mask if you feel uncomfortable or find someone to talk with

You help make campus safe

You may be asked to wear a mask, or required in certain settings. Be respectful and know we all work together to make this a safe space for everyone.

Specific places you may be required to wear a mask:

  • Faculty members may require masks in their classrooms and offices.
  • Supervisors and staff may require masks in their workspaces.
  • Masks are required by anyone visiting VCSU Health Services.

VCSU Campus Health Services

Betty Tykwinski
Director of Health Services
(701) 845-7305
betty.j.tykwinski@vcsu.edu

VCSU Counseling Services

Erin Klingenberg, PhD, LPCC, NCC-BC
Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Counseling Services
(701) 845-7300
erin.klingenberg@vcsu.edu

Kelsie Carter, MEd, LPC
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
(701) 845-7427
kelsie.carter@vcsu.edu

Holly DeVries
(701) 845-7424
Holly.devries@ndus.edu

North Dakota Department of Health Hotline

For questions related to COVID-19, the public can call the NDDoH health hotline at 866-207-2880 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.