Archive News 2021
President’s message: Expect a return to campus in September 2021
A message from 成人头条president Ajay Patel
Dear college community,
I鈥檓 pleased to share that on March 8, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training Anne Kang announced that the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), Dr. Bonnie Henry advised all B.C. post-secondary institutions to begin planning for a .
鈥淚鈥檓 encouraged by Dr. Henry鈥檚 advice that a return to in-person instruction can be done safely this fall for all students, staff, and faculty. In fact, it鈥檚 important to do so for people鈥檚 well-being,鈥 said Minister Kang.
This announcement is an outcome of the demonstrated leadership of the post-secondary sector in responding to COVID-19, including adopting new health and safety protocols and quickly adapting to remote learning. It is an exciting and eagerly anticipated step forward in our journey together through the pandemic.
What happens now
While this is encouraging news, please keep in mind that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, and we must continue to follow all active health guidelines in order to realize this goal.
Looking ahead to September, VCC's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will immediately convene a Campus Recovery Working Group to ensure a safe, robust, and comprehensive process for returning to on-campus activities that adheres to the province鈥檚 [PDF].
It is important to note that 成人头条has continued to operate essential learning activities safely on campus during the pandemic, and we have every confidence that, over the next six months, we will be able to plan for a safe return in the fall.
As this is new information, the EOC will share plans and details as they become available.
Let鈥檚 do this together
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult and stressful time for everyone, including 成人头条students, faculty, and staff. This past year has challenged all of us in ways we could never have expected. We know that young adults have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic 鈥 as evidenced by worsening mental health, increased financial instability, and concerns over diminished future prospects.
The safe return to 成人头条campuses will benefit everyone鈥檚 health and well-being. That鈥檚 why it is vital that we resume delivery of our programs and robust educational experiences for our students.
Many students, faculty, and staff are eager to return to campus, while others may be feeling a bit anxious. Please be assured that at every step, we will be working with Dr. Henry and all our partners to make sure the right measures are in place to keep people safe.
A return to on-campus learning is excellent news for VCC, as well as for the economic health and strength of our communities and province. We need to get back to doing what we do best: delivering innovative, experiential learning for life.
成人头条has shown that we can do amazing work in difficult times. In the year ahead, we will continue to do so. On behalf of the 成人头条Board of Governors, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and admiration to all 成人头条employees and students for your hard work and perseverance during the past year. Brighter days are ahead.
Best wishes,
Ajay Patel
President and CEO
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