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A message from Dr. Lufkin

Wednesday July 29, 2020

There is no question that the past few months have presented challenges for almost every business, maybe none more so than the business of educating students. Professional educators have, by and large, done a tremendous job adapting to the hand we have all been dealt and worked diligently to achieve the best possible outcomes for their students. I am proud to say that our team here at Camp Community College is no exception.

COVID-19 has certainly changed our business model, and I will outline a few of those changes in a moment. But on this point let me be clear: Camp Community College is, and will remain, open for business.

Our commitment to providing a quality post-secondary education has never been more important than it is today. Due to a couple of primary reasons, parents and students that previously did not consider community college an option in their planning process are now giving us serious consideration. First, there are questions as to whether many four-year institutions will allow students to live on campus in the fall and, for those that do, parents and students are concerned about the safety of doing so. Secondly, economic conditions have made the affordability of a community college education more appealing than ever, especially given the fact that many students planning to take classes at those four-year colleges may be doing so online and at home.

Our top priority has always been the safety and wellbeing of our faculty, staff and students. Since the beginning of this pandemic, our college has practiced an abundance of caution and social distancing in addition to following state and federal safety guidelines. We will continue to do so, and will only return to our previous teaching models once government and health officials deem it safe to do so. It is in that spirit that we will operate under the following conditions for our fall semester:

• Traditional asynchronous online classes will remain online
• Classes that require face-to-face, hands-on experiences like welding, clinicals, etc. will be offered in a hybrid setting with required social distancing practices observed. In short, our goal is to offer as much as we can in online and hybrid settings, and offer the hands-on courses in a responsible way that prioritizes the health and safety of our community.
• All other classes will be synchronous-hybrid classes with virtual meetings through Zoom technology on regularly scheduled days and times. Limited on-campus meetings may be designated by the instructor. 
• Faculty and staff are welcome to return to campus as needed or desired, including for the purpose of teaching in-person. However, it is important that you notify your  supervisor prior to coming on campus and have that visit approved by the Office of Public Safety. If you will be teaching in-person, a list of students must be provided in advance. All faculty, staff and students will be required to sign in for each visit, and all must sign a form signifying that all rules for our reopening plan are understood and agreed to. The link to the reopening plan is here.
• All events that would bring groups of students, employees, or community members to campus must be approved by administration and coordinated by the appropriate supervisor with the Office of Public Safety. 

It is our sincere hope that things return to normal as soon as possible, not just for the good of the college but for the benefit of our entire community. Until that time, Camp Community College remains poised to serve our students and the community by providing a high-quality college education at an affordable price.

Sincerely,

Dan Lufkin

Useful Links:

• 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Updates & Information)
• Covid-19 Pandemic Response And Re-Opening Plan
• Department of Public Safety
• Camp Alert
• CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants for Students
• Community Resources Toolkit
• Face covering requirement for public indoor settings
• Isle of Wight County has established the COVID-19 Business Interruption Small Business Grant
• Temporary Rule: Paid Leave under Families First Coronavirus Response Act, visit the Department of Labor at www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/ffcra.
• United Way of South Hampton Roads: To help those in our community that need non-medical assistance, the United Way of South Hampton Roads has created a coronavirus response hotline at 757-858-7777.
  • For families are in need of immediate assistance with issues resulting from coronavirus crisis: https://unitedwayshr.org/coronavirus/
  • Locations for free lunches in all cities: https://unitedwayshr.org/coronavirus/
  • Child Care Referral and Resource: 1-866-KIDS-TLC  (Child Care Aware)
  • Southside Health Departments Regional Coronavirus Customer Call Center: 757-683-2745
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 3 national credit reporting companies are offering free weekly online credit reports through April 2021.
  • https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
• Individuals who do not normally file income taxes may be entitled to CARES Act financial relief through Emergency Impact Payments issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
  These individuals have until October 15, 2020 to enter their information in the IRS Non-Filers Tool to receive their payment. 

Helpful links for Faculty & Staff:

• https://it.vt.edu/resources/working-remotely.html
• Department of Human Resource Management: www.dhrm.virginia.gov/covid-19
• Work From Home FactSheet
• Get Online Fast
• Working Remotely
• SANS Security Awareness Work for Home Tool Kit
• Telephone Guide (Forwarding Calls)

Working (From Home) in This New Reality

• How to lead in a crisis (faculty, administration):
  https://www.chronicle.com/article/How-to-Lead-in-a-Crisis/248253
• A retired general and Navy SEAL on how to be a true leader during the coronavirus outbreak: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/15/perspectives/leadership-ceo-coronavirus-outbreak/index.html
• If you’re working from home, you’ve probably worked with your IT team on technical details.  Here are some other tips to help set realistic expectations and make your time as productive as possible. https://www.npr.org/2020/03/15/815549926/8-tips-to-make-working-from-home-work-for-you

Student Resources

The health and wellbeing of our faculty, staff and students is Camp Community College's number one priority. Out of an abundance of caution, not only for our college community, but our community at large, we are conducting all classes remotely. Most of our staff is also working remotely until further notice. However, all offices are available to assist you by phone or email. Our goal is to help you continue to achieve academic success while adhering to recommendations and guidelines from the CDC and our governor.

Included below are the names, numbers and email addresses for key services that you may need to contact to continue into the Fall Semester.  Although our campuses are closed to the public, we are available via email and phone to respond to your concerns and assist you with problems that may arise.

IT, Canvas and SIS Support

Fall 2020 Registration

As you begin to plan your Fall 2020 schedule, please contact your program advisor or visit the Navigate Site in MYCAMP to communicate with your program advisor for assistance with registration.  Your advisor can assist you via email or make an appointment with you for a phone call or video chat.  Our goal is to help you to stay on track for completion of your program, certificate or degree.  If you have not been assigned to an advisor to date, please contact the Admissions Office for assistance.