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SWTJC temporarily moves spring classes online due to COVID surge

SWTJC temporarily moves spring classes online due to COVID surge

Uvalde, TX, January 6, 2022 - Southwest Texas Junior College President Dr. Hector Gonzales announced in a statement on Thursday (Jan. 6) the decision to temporarily move spring classes remotely.
 
According to the announcement, the first two weeks of spring classes will be virtual.
 
The message sent to students, faculty, and staff read as follows:
    
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
 
In order to ensure our SWTJC community's continued safety, we decided to temporarily move some classes to virtual delivery beginning Jan. 18 through Jan. 28.
 
Students enrolled in technical programs which require hands-on labs and training will continue to meet face-to-face with additional safety protocols. Those programs include law enforcement academy, airframe mechanics, registered nursing, vocational nursing, radiologic technology, emergency medical technician, patient care technician, cosmetology, automotive technology, diesel technology, wildlife management, air conditioning and refrigeration, welding technology, professional truck driving, and powerline technology training.
 
Technical programs which will meet virtually are criminal justice, child development, computer information systems, administrative information technology, and management.
 
Staff will continue to report to work in person, wear masks, and keep six-foot social distancing.
 
All SWTJC campuses and offices will remain open for business, with services offered in-person and/or virtually. Library, transportation services, residence halls, dining services, and writing centers will still be available on our campuses. Practicing social distancing and wearing masks while in these spaces is required.
 
We are taking these actions in response to the surge of cases in our area. We are hopeful that it will peak soon and allow us a quick return to normal. 
 
Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and willingness to keep our college safe.
 
Sincerely,
Dr. Hector Gonzales
SWTJC President