Collegian T he Cameron University
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Monday, September 20, 2021
Volume 105 Issue 1
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New update available: The McMahon Centennial Complex serves as the social hub and food court for the campus community. The university has hosted vaccination clinics for the Comanche County Health Department throughout the pandemic, offering students a way to remain safe.
A COVID-19 Update
with Vice President Jerrett Phillips By Cam Alsbrook Managing Editor
Over the summer, Cameron has made changes to mask and classroom policies to reflect federal mandate and as a result, masks are encouraged but not required, and classrooms can move to online / Zoom format. Cameron Vice President Jerrett Phillips said that the new classroom policy, passed on Sept. 7, said that if a positive COVID-19 case is reported to the Coronavirus Hotline, a classroom could move teaching to Zoom for 14 calendar days.. “Additionally, the Hotline will send (an) email to affected students with a text message to refer the student to read their email,” Phillips said. “As we
work cases, the Hotline will both doses of either Moderna or to improve, Phillips said the notify students about their Pfizer’s vaccines. Coronavirus Hotline’s name individual status.” The type of vaccine, dose would change depending on the The classroom future. policy was one of “The Coronavirus many topics discussed Hotline will remain “As we work cases, the by Phillips, the active so long as our Coronavirus Taskforce Hotline will notify students students, faculty about their individual status.” and staff might be Chair, Faculty Senate Council of Chairs, — Jerrett Phillips negatively impacted Human Resources and Vice President by the coronavirus,” Executive Council. Phillips said. “Looking Enrollment Management forward, we will likely other topics and Student Success close the Hotline when included the recent Comanche we are clear from this County Health pandemic. However, Department (CCHD) clinics for counts and possible booster we will complete a full aftervaccinations, Covid testing and shots are determined by the action review of our pandemic the vaccine incentive. CCHD, and Cameron will response in preparation for any The vaccine incentive allows continue to host clinic drives future outbreaks.” students, faculty and staff to to assist the department in The university is evaluating receive $100, with proof of full contacting the community. the possibility of incorporating vaccination, which counts for If the pandemic begins the Coronavirus Hotline model
toward other areas, such as enrollment. Students who receive testing on-campus will be notified via emails and texts about their Covid status as soon as possible, since it is policy that if a student is ill, they cannot attend classes. The university highly encourages students, faculty and staff to wear masks and follow safety precautions, and signs are currently placed across campus. University action against the Covid pandemic is ongoing and is expected to remain ongoing past the Spring 2022 semester. For more information, contact the Covid Hotline at 581-2676.
CU Succeed Workshop
Respect: The Black and Golden Rules By Brittney Payette
Assistant Managing Editor At 9 a.m., Aug. 7, in Blackboard, Cameron Director of student development Dr. Jennifer Pruchnicki presented the first CU Succeeds video of Fall 2021. This prerecorded video covered some basic rules for communicating and interacting with others respectfully. After introducing herself, Pruchnicki defined respect as consideration for others. Pruchnicki said some ways that students can ensure that they are being respectful in a classroom environment are to be punctual, be prepared, not to be disruptive, do assignments on time, and pay attention. Pruchnicki also said that students
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should make an effort to participate in class discussions. “Don’t be afraid that your answer might be wrong,” Pruchnicki said. “If we all knew the answers, we wouldn’t need to be in college.” Pruchnicki recommends that when students participate in class discussions, they should do so in a courteous manner. This means doing things like not talking over classmates when it is their turn to speak, letting others have time to speak (not monopolizing the conversation or discussion) and stay on topic. Pruchnicki said students should remain professional when they speak to professors, both in person and in emails or other forms of communication. She also said that students should endeavor to keep their commitments.
Pruchnicki wants students to be sure that they do contribute when they are working in a group setting in school because they may end up working on a project in a group or on a team after college. The hope is that group work in college will prepare students to work with others more effectively after college. “In many professional settings, you know, you might be placed on a team,” Pruchnicki said. “If you have group work in college, it’s most likely… preparing you for the real world, for things that you will be expected to do.” Next, Pruchnicki mentioned that students need to remember college is a challenge and some classes are going to be more difficult than others. “Some classes, you know, should be challenging,” Pruchnicki said.
“The expectation is you perform to standards, and then you will get the grade that you earn.” Pruchnicki said that students need to be mindful of others and be respectful of their opinions because people have different experiences. It is important, especially in college, to try to keep an open mind. One person does not need to agree with another person’s beliefs or actions to be respectful toward them. “Everybody comes to college with a different journey of how they got there,” Pruchnicki said. “Closing your mind keeps you stagnant and we want you to grow.”
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