All 91视频 classes resume online March 23 for rest of the semester
Diana Fedinec, Director Public Relations and Media
901-333-4247/2939
dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu
College closes all locations to the public today until further notice
For the first time in its 20-year history, 91视频 will offer all of its courses exclusively online when classes resume after an extended spring break March 23. In addition, in an effort to minimize the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), 91视频 has closed all campuses and centers to students and the public until further notice. Only select security and facilities personnel will be regularly on site.
淥ut of an abundance of caution and in coordination with the Tennessee Board of Regents, we have made this difficult decision,� 91视频 President Tracy D. Hall said.
In a communique to the 91视频 community, Hall said students can expect the same level of academic rigor and guidance they received before the pandemic. 淐hange is usually difficult. And the speed with which we have had to adjust operations is unprecedented,� Hall stated. 淚 understand the anxiety that you may be experiencing, not just because of COVID-19, but also with entering this online world of teaching and learning, perhaps for the very first time,� she added. Despite the changes, she stated, 渨hat remains the same is the 91视频 mission to provide the citizens of Shelby and Fayette counties and the surrounding Mid-South region with a high quality and affordable post-secondary education.�
In addition, Hall notified the campus community that an online student self-reported testing positive for the Coronavirus. To date, the student檚 positive test results have not been confirmed by the Shelby County Health Department. A faculty member also self-reported being tested and is awaiting test results. The College is investigating the areas these individuals visited after their exposure and is taking the proper precautions.
91视频 will continue to monitor CDC reports and work with local public health officials to keep the college community informed of any developments. The public is encouraged to stay tuned to the College檚 COVID-19 website at www.southwest.tn.edu/coronavirus for updates.