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WKCTC Transitioning to Remote Learning in wake of COVID-19

Paducah, KY (03/13/2020) — In response to COVID-19 concerns, West Kentucky Community and Technical College will be moving from in-person classes to remote learning, beginning Monday, March 16, school officials announced today.

"Because safety is our number one priority and as a precautionary step, in-person classes will be immediately moved to remote learning," WKCTC President Anton Reece said in a message to students Friday afternoon. "Beginning March 16th and until further notice, students should not report to class."

Remote learning occurs when students and instructors cannot meet in a traditional classroom. Information is typically transmitted via technology such as email, discussion board, videos, audio, etc.

Dr. Reece said WKCTC will not be closed; faculty and staff will be reporting to be able provide online learning and services for students as needed.

"WKCTC faculty and staff understand the current state of emergency and have been working to provide what is needed for our students," Dr. Reece said. "This preparation includes determining how classes can be delivered since traditional on-site education is no longer an option."

For students who do not have online access, the college is working to provide limited online access on our Paducah campus.

Unlike the universities, WKCTC has no students living on campus. Additionally, the technical programs WKCTC offer require access to equipment for hands-on training and skill assessment. Students will be receiving additional information about classes from their instructors.

In the meantime, the college is following CDC guidelines and will continue additional daily cleaning such as spraying the computer lab equipment, bathrooms and door handles with disinfectant; providing alcohol-based sanitizer; and posting health-related reminders throughout the campus.

Dr. Reece also emphasized this situation is "fluid." "We stand ready to make the necessary adjustments as advised or required by Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), state and federal agencies," Reece said.

For updates and current information on how WKCTC is responding to COVID-19, visit westkentucky.kctcs.edu/covid-19/

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