Greetings Tougaloo College Campus Community!
I am grateful for everyone’s ongoing support and patience as we continue to adjust to the way we operate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and wellness of students, faculty, staff, and others remain our highest priority.
As you are aware, conditions surrounding the spread of COVID-19 have accelerated both in Mississippi and nationwide. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issued a Shelter-in-Place order for Mississippi through April 20 effective Friday, April 3
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, and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba issued a Stay-at-Home order effective Wednesday, April 1
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. These measures are designed to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
In response to and support of both orders and to continue adhering to CDC safety protocols, effective Friday, April 3
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Tougaloo will continue teaching and learning remotely and will begin working remotely. All employees working remotely will assist students and the public via phone and email. It is recognized that not all work will be able to be performed at home and may require physical presence all or some of the time. While all buildings will be closed to the public, designated employees who are essential to maintaining operations are expected to be on campus and will be available to assist students and the public via phone or email. It is important to emphasize that Tougaloo College remains operational and dedicated to ensuring the academic mission continues through this challenging time.
Over the past few days, we have been preparing for this inevitability and people in every part of the College have been meeting and gathering information to ensure that essential daily operations will continue remotely. I want to express my thanks and deep appreciation to everyone for coming together and providing input and the resilience and teamwork our students, faculty, and staff have demonstrated during this public health crisis and unprecedented period of uncertainty. We are truly in this together.
As we move forward, please take your Federal, state and local authorities’ executive orders seriously. Moreover, continue to practice social distancing guidelines for yours, your family, and the health of others. Thank you again for your ongoing commitment to the well-being of the Tougaloo community.
With best wishes,
