VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The Victor Valley College (VVC) announced Friday night, the campus will remain open until further notice as it works to transition to a “remote-delivery” of course content.
The news follows after every other school district in the Victor Valley announced they would suspend classes 1 week ahead of the spring break holiday as a precaution to Covid-19.
VVC issued the following statement regarding their coronavirus plans:
“While there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San Bernardino County, including the High Desert communities and schools, Victor Valley College considers COVID-19 a serious public health concern and is actively monitoring the situation.
Victor Valley College administrators and faculty leadership are implementing a collaborative plan to temporarily transition from face-to-face instruction to remote-delivery of course content.
The Victor Valley College campus will remain open until further notice and any need for student services can be accessed by phone or email as well.
In addition to the college’s main campus in Victorville, the Regional Public Safety Training Center (RPSTC) in Apple Valley and Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) campus will remain open for regularly scheduled VVC courses
The VVC satellite campuses at Hesperia High School in Hesperia and Serrano High School in Phelan will also remain open for regularly scheduled VVC courses.
It is imperative to the college to ensure the continuity of education. As VVC administration works diligently with its unions to verify the best way to move forward, actions include enhancing online learning and distance learning options as feasible and appropriate.
Victor Valley College administrators are working in close collaboration with local health officials to ensure any necessary schedule changes. The college’s partnerships with local health officials will determine what steps are needed for the VVC community.
Other students support services such as online library services, phone- or internet-based counseling support, or study groups are enabled through digital media. The college is continuously assessing types of services provided to students, staff, and faculty to adapt and minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission while maintaining necessary services.
Group activities and large events, including the Community Job Fair and college campus tours directed by the VVC Transfer Center, are cancelled and/or postponed. All athletic team practices and sporting events have been postponed.
We encourage all VVC students to follow the guidelines provided by the college and CDC. We encourage students to visit the VVC website and read their college email daily in order to get the latest news and developments.
The college is dutifully and actively sharing updates as the situation develops.
Please look for emails and messages from your instructors with specific information on your individual classes and next steps.“
–Daniel Walden, Ph.D.
Superintendent – President
As with any virus, especially during the flu season, there are a number of steps you can take to protect your health and those around you:
-Washing hands with soap and water.
-Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
-Avoiding close contact with people who are sick are all ways to reduce the risk of Infection with a number of different viruses.
If someone does become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough, they should stay away from work, school or other people to avoid spreading illness.
For the most up-to-date health information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, and other valid resources.
Victor Valley College will continue to share facts about COVID-19 through trusted sources.
The situation with COVID-19 is dynamic, and VVC has a responsibility to act in accordance with state and federal guidelines that support the health of students, faculty, and staff. As the situation evolves, more information will be distributed about changes.
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