Northeast State Community College is planning a return to normal for the Fall 2021 semester.
With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines, falling case numbers, and health measures used during the past year, College officials are optimistic they can bring back students, faculty, and staff safely together.
Still, the College will continue to monitor the ever-evolving nature of the pandemic. It will adhere to ongoing guidance from the Tennessee Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Depending on circumstances, social distancing, face coverings, handwashing, contact tracing, cleaning procedures, and health screenings may remain in place during the fall.
“The health and safety of the College’s community will continue to be the top priority,” said Northeast State President Bethany Bullock. “We want everyone to feel at ease and safe about the return to our campuses this fall.”
More than 50 percent of Fall 2021 classes will be in person coupled with substantial online course offerings.
Bullock said Northeast State had conducted several surveys this spring with students, faculty, and staff, finding that most respondents are comfortable with what the College is calling “a fall back into fall” routine.
Connie Marshall, vice president for Academic Affairs, said more than 50 percent of fall classes would be held in person coupled with substantial online course offerings.
“Students have indicated a preference for both types of classes,” Marshall said. “As a result, we will offer varied formats that best suit the learning styles of our students.”
Marshall said these would include in-person, Internet, hybrid, synchronous Zoom, and synchronous Zoom hybrid delivery methods.
Marshall said the summer 2021 semester schedule would offer limited in-person classes, and safety protocols would follow current practices.
Northeast State is planning in-person events this spring for its annual Honors Convocation and Commencement to move toward more normal operations.
These events will not mimic traditional ceremonies but will let students participate in-person with face coverings and social distancing protocols. The College will live-stream the events for family and friends.
“We are ready to pivot in case the COVID-19 situation change,” Bullock said. “However, we are excited about returning to normal and seeing our campuses full of energy and life.”
Northeast State Community College is planning a return to normal for the Fall 2021 semester.
With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines, falling case numbers, and health measures used during the past year, College officials are optimistic they can bring back students, faculty, and staff safely together.
Still, the College will continue to monitor the ever-evolving nature of the pandemic. It will adhere to ongoing guidance from the Tennessee Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Depending on circumstances, social distancing, face coverings, handwashing, contact tracing, cleaning procedures, and health screenings may remain in place during the fall.
“The health and safety of the College’s community will continue to be the top priority,” said Northeast State President Bethany Bullock. “We want everyone to feel at ease and safe about the return to our campuses this fall.”
Bullock said Northeast State had conducted several surveys this spring with students, faculty, and staff, finding that most respondents are comfortable with what the College is calling “a fall back into fall” routine.
Connie Marshall, vice president for Academic Affairs, said more than 50 percent of fall classes would be held in person coupled with substantial online course offerings.
“Students have indicated a preference for both types of classes,” Marshall said. “As a result, we will offer varied formats that best suit the learning styles of our students.”
Marshall said these would include in-person, Internet, hybrid, synchronous Zoom, and synchronous Zoom hybrid delivery methods.
Marshall said the summer 2021 semester schedule would offer limited in-person classes, and safety protocols would follow current practices.
Northeast State is planning in-person events this spring for its annual Honors Convocation and Commencement to move toward more normal operations.
These events will not mimic traditional ceremonies but will let students participate in-person with face coverings and social distancing protocols. The College will live-stream the events for family and friends.
“We are ready to pivot in case the COVID-19 situation change,” Bullock said. “However, we are excited about returning to normal and seeing our campuses full of energy and life.”
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