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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MAY 2020 GRADUATES

In lieu of an in-person commencement, we were pleased to celebrate our graduate’s achievements via a virtual commencement ceremony. View it here.

FOX VALLEY TECH'S SUMMER SEMESTER BEGAN JUNE 1

While most summer classes are being delivered remotely, some courses are in-person at our campuses and regional centers. Class notifications are communicated via student email or blackboard. Students should expect to interact mostly via digital methods and we are finding ways for students to get hands on experiences for skill development. Please note the following:

• Buildings remain closed to the public; students with on-campus classes have been notified.
• Students must enter through designated entrances.
• Students are required to wear a face covering.
• Students are required to provide their own face covering.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for courses will be provided. 
• Physical distancing must be maintained. 
• Students are only allowed access to the building/area in which their class is conducted.
• Students must proceed directly to the classroom or lab space and utilize the open restroom in closest proximity. Access is prohibited to any other area or building.
• Students must leave campus immediately following the end of class using the same pathway back to the exit. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be removed at the exit and placed in designated container.

The Campus Bookstore, Ione’s, Connections, Commons, Computer Labs, Fitness Center, Parent Child Center and the Library are closed this summer. 

If desired, students may bring food and beverages as vending will be unavailable. Refrigeration and microwaves will also be unavailable.

Students will need to eat lunch in their vehicles or outside. Physical distancing must be maintained. 

The College is maximizing cleaning and staggering class times and days to minimize the number of students and staff on campus at one time.

WE'RE READY FOR YOU

Now is a great time to explore high-demand technical career fields. While managing our business a bit differently during this pandemic, Fox Valley Technical College remains the go-to resource for pursuing your dreams. There’s no need to put your educational goals on hold.

Our top priority is the health and safety of our students, customers and staff. At the same time, we are dedicated to resuming hands-on learning as much as possible. Rest assured that we will follow proper physical distancing and personal protective wear practices, along with proactive disinfectant procedures. We will also continue to offer a robust lineup of online classes and innovative instructional formats for our students.

We are offering limited building access during the summer for current students for hands-on lab training. New students can contact our Admissions staff for information on specific classes. Current students are being kept up to date of changes via student email. Our Student Services team is available to assist you with any questions. Please email Admissions or call 920-735-4740.

COLLEGE CLASSES CONTINUE FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER AND MORE OFFERINGS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER AND FALL.

Fox Valley Tech is open for business, just doing it differently with our faculty and staff working from home. Classes have resumed and students are completing coursework via alternative delivery methods for the remainder of the spring semester. Various completion options were offered to students to support the best outcomes possible for learning and grading.

SPRING COMMENCEMENT

Fox Valley Technical College would like to recognize the accomplishments students have made to earn their degree and the many sacrifices they and their families have made. While the COVID-19 pandemic is preventing us from celebrating our spring commencement ceremony in person, our graduates have so much to be proud of and we want to celebrate their accomplishments. We are pleased to announce plans for a Virtual Commencement Ceremony for spring 2020 graduates of Fox Valley Technical College! Graduates, family members and friends are invited to participate in this ceremony which will take place on Saturday, May 30 at 1 p.m. at www.fvtc.edu/Graduation. In addition, graduates will also be invited to attend a future in-person ceremony should that opportunity be available. Students should watch their FVTC email for commencement ceremony details. Visit www.fvtc.edu/Graduation for more information.

NEW STUDENTS

We are here to support graduating high school seniors and adults to be successful and we know this is a difficult time for everyone. If you are looking to gain new skills and would like to apply to a program, contact us and we’ll walk you through the process to make sure that your transition into the college experience is a positive one.

NEW PROGRAMS & CLASSES

Many new offerings will be available this summer and fall. Check out our online and coming soon programs. And if you’re looking to take an online class or two, we can help with our Take a Class options. This is also a great time for students who may have been dislocated from other schools to take a class through FVTC and complete some general education classes needed in preparation for going back to school in fall. We’re here for you, so let us know how we can help.

SPRING SEMESTER WILL CONTINUE IN ONLINE FORMAT THROUGH MAY 31, WITH STAFF WORKING FROM HOME.

We're open for business, just doing it differently. The health and safety of our students and staff is of the greatest importance. With facilities still closed, most classes resumed using an online format on Monday, March 30.

Knowing that changing class formats mid-stream is challenging for all, with the?agreement of our Board of Trustees, we have made the difficult decision to extend the closure of our facilities and?will continue with online instruction through May 31.

Our spring 2020 semester will continue in an online delivery format and facilities will stay closed for the remainder of this semester.?Innovative thinking and responsiveness by faculty and staff has allowed us to deliver nearly 75% of our offerings in this revised fashion, which means a tremendous opportunity for students to continue learning safely.? If a class cannot be completed in this manner, students will be notified and course fees will be refunded.

We are here for our students and pledge to work with everyone on completion options for their specific coursework.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE: MOST CLASSES RESUME ONLINE MON., MARCH 30. FVTC BUILDINGS REMAIN CLOSED AND STAFF AND FACULTY WORK REMOTELY

Most classes resume online Mon., March 30. Students should check their FVTC email frequently for details. Our campus buildings remain closed and our faculty and staff are working remotely. Governor Evers’ executive order prohibits gatherings of over 10 people, thus we will be abiding by the order for the duration of this public health emergency.

We’ve published some frequently asked questions and answers here: COVID-19 FAQ. The answers to these questions may change as the situation changes, so please check back often.

Friday, March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Update: FVTC Buildings remain closed, as staff and faculty work remotely.

Our campus buildings remain closed and our faculty and staff are working remotely. Governor Evers’ executive order prohibits gatherings of over 10 people, thus we will be abiding by the order for the duration of this public health emergency.

Students are on spring break this week and we’ve previously communicated that we are extending spring break an additional week to allow our faculty time to prepare for alternative delivery of coursework online.

Today, we’ve published some frequently asked questions and answers here: COVID-19 FAQ. The answers to these questions may change as the situation changes, so please check back often.

_{Friday, March 20, 2020}

COVID-19 Update: FVTC BUILDING CLOSURES with Staff and Faculty Working Remotely

We will be closing all FVTC facilities effective at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Our buildings will remain closed for the duration of this public health emergency. The Parent Child Center will also remain closed during this period.

Although we don’t have answers to every question regarding current classes and training, we are doing everything possible with our varied offerings to continue our services as much as possible. Our faculty and staff are continuing to work from their homes to accomplish this. We will communicate more information in the coming days and weeks.

_{Tuesday, March 17, 2020}

Update on COVID-19 and FVTC Actions

As of today, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 at our campuses or facilities. Fox Valley Technical College will be following the CDC and Governor Evers' guidance on large groups and will be prohibiting any gatherings over 50 until May 31. While not all events are listed on our website, some cancellations can be found here – www.fvtc.edu/Events.

Decisions about individual community classes will be made on a case-by-case basis, depending on the size and location of the class. If your class is canceled, you will be notified by phone or email.

If you are an FVTC student and would like to speak with a counselor about how this health emergency is affecting you personally, please call 920-735-5696.

_{Monday, March 16, 2020}

Update: Parent Child Center Closure

There are no suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 at any Fox Valley Technical College site or at the Parent Child Center (PCC). However, for the safety of our children, families, and staff, we have decided to temporarily close the PCC. The PCC will be closed March 16 – March 29, with current plans to reopen on Monday, March 30. Personal items or medications can be picked up by calling the PCC office at 920-735-5751 on Monday, March 16 to coordinate a time for pick up.

_{Saturday, March 14, 2020}

Update on FVTC Response to COVID-19

Fox Valley Technical College's cross-functional team is continuing to monitor the situation. Please visit this page for any new information. Our next planned update will be Monday, March 16, 2020.

Students are encouraged to check their FVTC email or Blackboard for additional updates. If you have questions about classes, seminars or customized training, please check with your Fox Valley Tech contact.

_{Friday, March 13, 2020}

Update COVID-19 and FVTC Actions

Fox Valley Technical College has been closely monitoring the global spread of the COVID-19 virus and for the safety of our community have decided to take several actions: 

1. Extend the college’s spring break by one week through March 29, 2020 (classes will be held as scheduled on March 12, 13 and 14)
2. Encourage alternative work options for faculty, staff, and students 
3. Postpone any large college and community events with expected attendance of greater than 100 

Spring Break Extension
In preparation for coursework resuming on March 30, we are informing students of the following:

• The break in instruction is being extended by one week and students should not report to campus or be required to participate in any coursework during the extended break. 
• We will be monitoring the situation with regard to instruction and college operations and communicating as necessary.
• All current online coursework will resume on March 30
• Collaborate courses will resume on March 30
• Hybrid courses (those with some online component) should resume as online coursework as of March 30
• In person, lecture or classroom-based courses will be converted to online, where possible and will resume as of March 30
• For those courses (lab-based, clinical, internships, etc.) which cannot be moved to an online format – we will be making a determination about in-person course delivery prior to the March 30 presumed resumption of coursework.

Campus Events and Services
As of now, campus buildings will remain open. Please call prior to your visit to ensure a staff member is available to assist you.

To promote social distancing and reduce possible spread of virus, we are postponing community and College events whose attendance is anticipated to be greater than 100 effective immediately. At present, this applies to all events scheduled before April 20, 2020.

We are also suspending campus-based food service effective the end of business Friday, March 13, 2020. At this time, we are planning for food service to resume on March 30. 

At this time, the Parent Child Center will remain open.

Ongoing Communication
The situation is dynamic and changing quickly.   We’ve made a commitment to communicate as quickly as we are able. 

_{Thursday, March 12, 2020}

COVID-19 Update: All Planned Student Travel CANCELED

Due to the current circumstances with the spread of the novel coronavirus, ALL (international, domestic, air and ground) planned student travel is canceled and suspended. Additionally, no future student travel may be booked until this suspension is lifted by College leadership.

Personal Travel

Please familiarize yourself with the CDC’s geographical areas of high risk that require special guidelines for returning to the United States. Anyone traveling to areas requiring self-quarantine must abide by the CDC’s guidelines upon return. To date, this means a 14-day self-quarantine after travel. The CDC website has specific and updated travel information.

You can access the CDC website here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html.

_{Wednesday, March 11, 2020}

COVID-19 Coronavirus - FVTC Planning and Resources

Travel and COVID-19

As of this writing, the Centers for Disease Control have recommended that colleges and universities consider suspension of all non-essential international travel immediately. We’ve decided to follow that recommendation for students and staff travelling for work or educational purposes. We are suspending all employee and student international travel effective immediately. We will continue to monitor the situation and lift travel restrictions as conditions warrant.

As a College that primarily serves our local District, we are also placing restrictions on domestic air travel for business purposes. We understand that this particular virus spreads quickly and that various states and municipalities may enact emergency measures, close institutions and schools, or suspend conferences.  At this point we are temporarily suspending any future bookings of non-essential business air travel.

Pandemic Planning & Resources for COVID-19

We have a cross functional team monitoring the situation and we are working on a comprehensive response plan. In general, we will be following the CDC guidelines and working with the local health departments regarding the virus as listed below:

Links below to the Centers for Disease Control information about COVID-19:

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

Links to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services information about COVID-19:

• https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/covid-19.htm
• https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/index.htm

_{Wednesday, March 4, 2020}