COVID-19 Information and Updates for Students and Employees
January 10, 2022
VALLEY COLLEGE January 10, 2022
Quarterly Report
CARES ACT / HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF I)
VALLEY COLLEGE HEERF INSTITUITIONAL PORTION
As of 07/19/2021, Valley College has drawn down the HEERF Institutional Portion Funds for both OPEIDs and expended all funds solely for the purpose authorized in Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act.
Valley College Martinsburg-$164,334
Valley College-Beckley-$115,052
(Institutional Reimbursement-$64,297 Additional Student HEERF Grants Awarded-$50,755)
CRRSAA HEERF III Grant
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Pub. L. 116-260 (Dec. 27, 2020), which provides an additional $22.7 billion for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Of this amount, over $680 million is available as new formula grants for proprietary institutions of higher education to provide financial aid grants to students.
Unlike the CARES Act, the CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. However, students do not need to be Pell recipients or students who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need. In addition, the CRRSAA explicitly provides that financial aid grants to students may be provided to students exclusively enrolled in distance education. Guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education requires that all institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/faqsfora4crrsaaheerfii.pdf
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260 and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion.
Note: Information about the HEERF II established by the CRRSAA can be found at this link. HEERF I established by the CARES Act can be found at this link.
HEERF III CRRSAA Allotment
OPEID-03084400 (Valley College Beckley Campus) $74,786
OPEID-02609400 (Valley College Martinsburg, Online, and Cleveland Campus) $105,364
As of 10/12/21, Valley College has expended all HEERF III CRRSAA Proprietary Institution Grant for both OPEIDs. Valley College adhered to the federal guidelines and used the funds solely for the purpose authorized in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Pub. Law 116-260.
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting *Final Reports Submitted
October 10, 2021
VALLEY COLLEGE October 10, 2021
Quarterly Report
CARES ACT / HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF I)
VALLEY COLLEGE HEERF INSTITUITIONAL PORTION
As of 07/19/2021, Valley College has drawn down the HEERF Institutional Portion Funds for both OPEIDs and expended all funds solely for the purpose authorized in Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act.
Valley College Martinsburg-$164,334
Valley College-Beckley-$115,052
(Institutional Reimbursement-$64,297 Additional Student HEERF Grants Awarded-$50,755)
CRRSAA HEERF III Grant
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Pub. L. 116-260 (Dec. 27, 2020), which provides an additional $22.7 billion for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Of this amount, over $680 million is available as new formula grants for proprietary institutions of higher education to provide financial aid grants to students.
Unlike the CARES Act, the CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. However, students do not need to be Pell recipients or students who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need. In addition, the CRRSAA explicitly provides that financial aid grants to students may be provided to students exclusively enrolled in distance education. Guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education requires that all institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/faqsfora4crrsaaheerfii.pdf
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260 and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion.
Note: Information about the HEERF II established by the CRRSAA can be found at this link. HEERF I established by the CARES Act can be found at this link.
HEERF III CRRSAA Allotment
OPEID-03084400 (Valley College Beckley Campus) $74,786
OPEID-02609400 (Valley College Martinsburg, Online, and Cleveland Campus) $105,364
As of 10/10/21, Valley College has not drawn down the HEERF III CRRSAA Proprietary Institution Grant for both OPEIDs. Valley College is in the process of disbursing funds and will adhere to the federal guidelines and shall use the funds solely for the purpose authorized in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Pub. Law 116-260.
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting
July 10, 2021
VALLEY COLLEGE JULY 10, 2021
Quarterly Report
CRRSAA HEERF II Grant
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Pub. L. 116-260 (Dec. 27, 2020), which provides an additional $22.7 billion for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Of this amount, over $680 million is available as new formula grants for proprietary institutions of higher education to provide financial aid grants to students.
Unlike the CARES Act, the CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. However, students do not need to be Pell recipients or students who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need. In addition, the CRRSAA explicitly provides that financial aid grants to students may be provided to students exclusively enrolled in distance education. Guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education requires that all institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/faqsfora4crrsaaheerfii.pdf
HEERF II CRRSAA Allotment
OPEID-03084400 (Valley College Beckley Campus) $129,010
OPEID-02609400 (Valley College Martinsburg, Online, and Cleveland Campus) $198,920
Valley College defines exceptional need as all students whose education has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic with continued enrollment over a sufficient duration (generally, attending a program of nine months or more) that have been negatively impacted by incurring expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All eligible students will attest to the exceptional need by signing an acknowledgment letter by the deadline provided on the acknowledgment letter April 11, 2021. To allow more time for eligible students to sign their acknowledgement letter, Valley College extended the deadline to April 19th, 2021.
Any student who did not sign was deemed ineligible, and their document was voided. HEERF II CRRSAA grant funds will be released as a direct payment to the student.
Valley College has satisfied the requirement of prioritizing exceptional need of HEERF II grant funds by breaking the student population into two tiers and by requesting a signed acknowledgment from the student consenting that they have exceptional need and have been impacted by the continued coronavirus pandemic.
Definition of Tier 1 and Tier 2 HEERF II CRRSAA Grants
- Tier 1 HEERF II Grant- will consist of all eligible students with a zero EFC with exceptional need
- Tier 2 HEERF II Grant will consist of the remaining eligible students within the student population with an EFC higher than zero that also has exceptional need.
As of 04/20/21, Valley College has drawn down the HEERF II CRRSAA Proprietary Institution Grant for both OPEIDs and shall use the funds solely for the purpose authorized in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Pub. L. 116—260.
On 4/22/2021, Valley College expended HEERF II CRRSAA funding for the Beckley Campus-03084400 received from The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) to all eligible students.
On 4/30/2021, Valley College expended HEERF II CRRSAA funding for the Martinsburg Campus-02609400 received from The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) to all eligible students.
HEERF II CRRSAA Eligible Students
OPEID-02609400: Total Students: 681
OPEID 03084400: Total Students: 71
HEERF II Reporting Requirements
(1) An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
Valley College signed and submitted the U.S. Department of Education Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Pub. L. 116-260 (Dec. 27, 2020) on January 15.2021. Valley College assures that the institution has used, 100 percent of the funds received under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants directly to students. The U.S. DOE provided Valley College with an electronically signed Grant Award Notification (GAN) on 2/3/2021 for OPEID-0308400 (Beckley Campus) and for OPEID-02609400 (Martinsburg and Cleveland Campuses).
(2) The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
OPEID-0308400 (Valley College Beckley Campus) $129,010.00.
OPEID-02609400 (Valley College Martinsburg and Cleveland Campuses) $198,920.00.
(3) The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the initial report and every calendar quarter thereafter).
OPEID-03084400 (Valley College Beckley Campus) distributed $129,010.00
OPEID-02609400 (Valley College Martinsburg and Cleveland Campuses) distributed $198,920.00.
(4) The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
OPEID-02609400: Total Students: 681 (Martinsburg/Online Students: 472 & Cleveland Students: 209)
OPEID 03084400: Total Students: 71 (Beckley Students 71)
(5) The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
OPEID-02609400: Total Students: 681
OPEID 03084400: Total Students: 71
(6) The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
To receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants, the student must meet the eligibility criteria listed in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Pub. L. 116—260. The CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. However, students do not need to be Pell recipients or students who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need. In addition, the CRRSAA explicitly provides that financial aid grants to students may be provided to students exclusively enrolled in distance education. Guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education requires that all institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. Valley College defines exceptional need as all students whose education has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic with continued enrollment over a sufficient duration (generally, attending a program of nine months or more) that have been negatively impacted by incurring expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All eligible students will attest to the exceptional need by signing an acknowledgment letter by the deadline provided on the acknowledgment letter April 11, 2021. To allow more time for eligible students to sign their acknowledgement letter, Valley College extended the deadline to April 19th, 2021.
Any student who did not sign was deemed ineligible, and their document was voided. HEERF II CRRSAA grant funds will be released as a direct payment to the student.
Valley College has satisfied the requirement of prioritizing exceptional need of HEERF II grant funds by breaking the student population into two tiers and by requesting a signed acknowledgment from the student consenting that they have exceptional need and have been impacted by the continued coronavirus pandemic.
Definition of Tier 1 and Tier 2 HEERF II CRRSAA Grants
- Tier 1 HEERF II Grant- will consist of all eligible students with a zero EFC with exceptional need
- Tier 2 HEERF II Grant will consist of the remaining eligible students within the student population with an EFC higher than zero that also has exceptional need.
(7) Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
Valley College announced the availability of emergency grants in a message sent to all enrolled potentially eligible students. All potentially eligible students were emailed and invited to apply by signing the Acknowledgment Form attesting and confirming that they have been negatively impacted by the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. Additionally, Valley College sent follow-up emails and text messages, and placed outbound phone calls to student who had not responded.
July 10, 2021
CARES ACT / HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF)
VALLEY COLLEGE HEERF INSTITUITIONAL QUARTERLY REPORT
There are no changes or updates to the Valley College’s 45-Day HEERF Report posted on our website on August 3, 2020 or to the Valley College’s Institutional Portion 30-Day HEERF Report posted on our website on August 19, 2020. All information provided in the previous reports remains the same as of the date of this Valley College’s HEERF Institutional Quarterly Report.
April 10, 2021
CARES ACT / HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF)
VALLEY COLLEGE HEERF STUDENT/INSTITUITIONAL QUARTERLY REPORT
There are no changes or updates to the Valley College’s 45-Day HEERF Report posted on our website on August 3, 2020 or to the Valley College’s Institutional Portion 30-Day HEERF Report posted on our website on August 19, 2020. All information provided in the previous reports remains the same as of the date of this Valley College’s HEERF Student/Institutional Quarterly Report.
January 10, 2021
CARES ACT / HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF)
VALLEY COLLEGE HEERF STUDENT/INSTITUITIONAL QUARTERLY REPORT
There are no changes or updates to the Valley College’s 45-Day HEERF Report posted on our website on August 3, 2020 or to the Valley College’s Institutional Portion 30-Day HEERF Report posted on our website on August 19, 2020. All information provided in the previous reports remains the same as of the date of this Valley College’s HEERF Student/Institutional Quarterly Report.
October 30, 2020
October 8, 2020
CARES ACT / HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF)
VALLEY COLLEGE HEERF STUDENT/INSTITUITIONAL QUARTERLY REPORT
There are no changes or updates to the Valley College’s 45-Day HEERF Report posted on our website on August 3, 2020 or to the Valley College’s Institutional Portion 30-Day HEERF Report posted on our website on August 19, 2020. All information provided in the previous reports remains the same as of the date of this Valley College’s HEERF Student/Institutional Quarterly Report.
August 19, 2020
CARES ACT / HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF)
VALLEY COLLEGE HEERF INSTITUITIONAL PORTION-30 DAY REPORT
The Certification and Agreement directs each institution applying for HEERF funds to comply with Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act and submit an initial report (the “30-day Fund Report”) to the Secretary thirty (30) days from the date of the institution’s Certification and Agreement to the Department. The Department will provide instructions for providing the required information to the Secretary in the near future. In the meantime, each HEERF participating institution must post the information listed below on the institution’s primary website.
Valley College signed and returned Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund under the Cares Act to the Department of Education on July 20, 2020 for both OPEIDS (03084400 Beckley Campus and 02609400- Martinsburg and Cleveland Campuses).
The Grant Award Notification of the HEERF Institutional Portion Funds were awarded to Valley College on 7/23/2020 for both OPEIDs.
Valley College’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Institutional Allocations are as follows:
OPEID: 0308440-$115,052
OPEID: 02609400- $164,334
As of 07/28/2020, Valley College has drawn down the HEERF Institutional Portion Funds for both OPEIDs and shall use the funds solely for the purpose authorized in Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act.
As of 8/19/2020, Valley College has not expended any of the HEERF Institutional Portion Funds.
August 3, 2020
CARES ACT / HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF)
VALLEY COLLEGE HEERF 45-DAY REPORT – STUDENT PORTION – FINAL
There are no updates to the 30-Day HEERF Report posted on June 16, 2020. All information provided in the 30-day report remains the same as of the date of this 45-day report.
June 16, 2020
CARES ACT / HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF)
VALLEY COLLEGE 30-DAY REPORT
This information is provided to comply with the 30-day reporting requirements issued by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education on May 6, 2020. The Certification and Agreement directs each institution applying for HEERF funds to comply with Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act and submit an initial report to the Secretary thirty (30) days from the date of the institution’s Certification and Agreement to the Department. Each HEERF participating institution must post the information listed below on the institution’s primary website in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter.
- An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
Valley College signed and submitted the U.S. Department of Education Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on 5/20/2020. Valley College assures that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The U.S. DOE provided Valley College with an electronically signed Grant Award Notification (GAN) on 6/12/2020 for OPEID-0308400 (Beckley Campus) and on 5/25/2020 for OPEID-02609400 (Martinsburg and Cleveland Campuses).
- The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
OPEID-0308400 (Valley College Beckley Campus) $115,052.00.
OPEID-02609400 (Valley College Martinsburg and Cleveland Campuses) $164,335.00.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
OPEID-03084400 (Valley College Beckley Campus) distributed $115,052.00.
OPEID-02609400 (Valley College Martinsburg and Cleveland Campuses) distributed $164,335.00.
- The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
OPEID-02609400: Total Students: 211 (Martinsburg Students: 91 & Cleveland Students: 120)
OPEID 03084400: Total Students: 75 (Beckley Students 75)
- The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
OPEID 02609400: Total Students: 211
OPEID 03084400: Total Students: 75
- The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
In order to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants, students must meet the eligibility criteria as detailed by USDOE (only students who are or could be eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), may receive emergency financial aid grants). Students enrolled exclusively in online programs are not eligible for emergency student grants. In addition, students must complete the Valley College’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Student Eligibility Acknowledgment under the CARES Act Form. All received Acknowledgement Forms were reviewed to confirm eligibility. Valley has chosen to use the even distribution model and award all eligible students who meet the specified criteria and who attest that they were negatively affected by the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. As defined in Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act, this includes cost of attendance items such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child-care expenses to which students attest.
- Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
Valley College announced the availability of emergency grants in a message sent to all enrolled potentially eligible students. All potentially eligible students were emailed and invited to apply by signing the Acknowledgment Form attesting and confirming that they have been negatively impacted by the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. Additionally, Valley College sent follow-up emails and text messages, and placed outbound phone calls to student who had not responded.
May 26, 2020
Valley College remains committed to serving its students and helping them in their educational pursuits while we all work our way through this pandemic. On March 16, 2020 all campus-based programs were transitioned to distance training exclusively. Beginning May 26, 2020 all theory training will continue at a distance while select hands-on lab skills training lessons will begin on campus. This will allow students, all of which are studying in essential worker training programs, to avoid interruption in completing their studies and enter the medical field which needs them dearly. The college is following guidelines established by local, state and federal agencies in the continuing effort to protect the safety and well-being of our students and staff. This includes sanitizing all campuses before limited reopening, daily cleaning, staggering schedules to maintain small, occupancy limit-compliant student groups, entry screening, issuance of cloth masks to staff and students, delivery of detailed guidelines regarding social distance protocols, sanitizing stations set up around campus, physical distance requirements everywhere, simulations to replace personal contact where possible and additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including physical barriers for absolutely essential skills exercises. We ask our students and staff to please remain vigilant in following all safety guidelines.
April 14, 2020
Please continue to check back for updates. Our goal is that you can remain safe and continue your education with no break in learning as much as possible.
March 20, 2020
Effective March 23, 2020, Valley College will implement work at home operations for all academics, operations and administrative staff at Valley College. We care deeply about the immediate safety and long term well-being of our staff and appreciate how all Valley College’s employees have exhibited that special Valley spirit and contributions to get us to this point.
March 13, 2020
Effective March 16, 2020, all Valley campuses will be temporarily closed for students, however all ground programs will continue through the instructor-guided at-home studies to allow the students to carry on in their program of study during the campuses’ temporary closure.
Valley is taking these precautions to allow our students, especially our student-parents whose children will be out of school during the state of West Virginia and the state of Ohio public-school shutdown, to be able to continue in their program of study. In addition, closing school campuses has been found to greatly limit and/or flatten the spread of infectious diseases and it is our communal duty to take care of our most vulnerable by doing our part.
Faculty looks forward to working with our students to help them continue to achieve their educational and career goals with accommodations developed under guidelines from the U.S. Department of Education and our accrediting agency, ACCSC.
The management team will continue overseeing all aspects of school’s operations. Valley College will stay in contact with and provide updates to our students regarding using telephone, text messages, emails, and social media. Your faculty and/or campus director will contact you and give you detailed instructions on remote classes, textbooks, assignments and methods of contacting your instructors and campus personnel.
March 11, 2020
Valley College is closely monitoring all aspects of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. At this time, Valley will continue monitoring public health guidance from the CDC and local health departments.
Please note that there are no known cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia as of this date, however, there are a few confirmed cases in Ohio. The situation, however, is rapidly evolving, much remains unknown about the potential impacts of COVID-19, and we take very seriously the responsibility to protect the well-being of our community.
We are taking the necessary precautions to ensure a safe environment for all students, staff and visitors. As part of the prevention plan we need every campus to be vigilant in reminding students and staff to practice routine hygiene etiquette. The most effective way to stay healthy and minimize the spread of infectious disease is to follow best health practices and infection prevention:
- Wash your hands with soap and water (20 seconds or longer) or use alcohol hand rub regularly, especially after coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands or after touching surfaces.
- Clean and disinfect “high-touch” surfaces such as doorknobs, faucets, handheld electronic devices, and bathroom surfaces.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough with a tissue or something other than your hand.
- Avoid close contact with people that are sick.
- Stay home if you don’t feel well. If you’re seriously ill, seek immediate guidance from your physician.
Inform Valley College if you test positive for COVID-19
Valley College continues to proactively monitor the situation on a daily basis and will keep you apprised of any changes if they become necessary.
Emergency Notifications
In the event of a campus emergency, Valley College notifies students, faculty, and staff via a combination of phone calls, text messages, and emails.
Students: if you have recently updated your home or mobile phone numbers, you will need to notify your campus director immediately.
Faculty and Staff: if you have recently updated your home or mobile phone numbers, please reach out to Sasha Rinker at [email protected] to update your contact information.
Resources Available to Valley College Community
CDC’s website about COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx
Ohio Department of Health website: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home