Yes, students who need to access the campus for fall classes will be able too. Student association president Michael Frankiw said, "it shows the government's commitment to supporting our agricultural industry in the new technological age." Don't isolate yourself from other people (unless ill) but do use reasonable precautions when in close physical contact. Our farm families are leaders in adopting new ideas and technology.
We fully expect and trust our students to continue to apply themselves academically and act with integrity as they complete this Winter term.This is an important decision for students and one that should be considered carefully. 30, 2020 (please visitATB banking customers and Alberta Credit Unions – deferral of loans, lines of credit or mortgage payments (please contact your individual institution for information)Consult directly with your banking institution for additional possible options when managing hardships caused by recent developments.Students requiring short-term assistance with food are encouraged to contact local food banks:Winter awards have been selected and students were sent notification to their Olds College email account. See theAny library items that are checked out have a due date of students will receive a refund for parking, prorated to March 13, 2020. In order to show support of the Olds College Broncos student-athletes, the Olds College Golf Classic will be held virtually from August 1 … Only essential service employees will be working on campus, all other staff are required to work remotely., with the exception of the Olds College Brewery, which remains open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon - 6 p.m. Students will receive an email from the Admissions team, and the most current information will be posted to our website on the program pages. You can contact them by emailing Students can still apply for Student Loans until 30 days remaining in their program. Staff and Students will use the Olds College Alert App at the start of each work day to complete a quick health assessment. Your textbooks will then be shipped to you.Student supports and services will continue to be available using remote technology (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet). COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus… When will I be able to decide on the choice to accept my final grade or opt for a CR/NCF?What is the minimum grade I need to receive a Credit Received (CR)?Will courses with a CR grade still count towards my certificate/diploma/applied degree requirements?If I receive NCF in a course do I need to take it over?If I want to accept all of the final grades as they stand, do I need to do anything?How long will I have to decide if I want to accept my final grade or choose CR/NCF?What if despite this option, I still want to withdraw from my course(s)?As part of Olds College’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic a Re-Entry Task Force was formed to develop a Re-Entry Plan that provides a coordinated response to the current public health emergency that includes delivery of fall classes and a plan for re-entry to the Olds College campus.
If your program is only one term in length (Veterinary Technical Assistant, Pre-Employment, etc), your application fee and deposit for the fall 2020 term will be refunded. The province anticipates that the upgrades to expand, and revitalize the agricultural buildings will help position Olds College as a leader in agricultural innovation, utilizing a blend of of agricultural expertise with technology and data science to develop new technology for smart, sustainable agriculture. Text the word COVID19Hope to 393939 to receive these messages The health and safety of our staff and students continues to be our top priority. We encourage you to continue checkingStudents can apply for a student loan to assist with covering computer costs which can include the cost of WiFi. To get you started, a list ofis posted on the scholarship page of the Olds College website. Due to COVID-19, the Olds College Learning Commons will be closed until further notice. Due to this unprecedented circumstance, we have extended the deadline to withdraw to, we encourage students who are considering this option to first speak to their instructors or Associate Dean to seek solutions that might best support them.The Health & Wellness Centre on Olds campus is currently only offering limited services until the fall term resumes. Only those external meetings (onsite or offsite) deemed essential to College operations are permitted.Social distance protocol must be followed for all in-person meetings.Staff returning from travel outside the country (or living with family members who are returning from travel outside the country) should self isolate for 14 days and work remotely, if possible, while monitoring symptoms, and complete theBased on the outcome of the assessment, decide whether to callIf instructed to self-isolate by Healthlink, staff should inform their direct supervisor and complete thisStaff who are absent due to COVID-19 illness or advised to self-isolate:Will be paid for time absent while sick or otherwise self-isolated.Are required to notify their supervisor/manager of their intention to self-isolate.Staff who are instructed to self-isolate, and are not sick or symptomatic, should discuss with their manager whether they can work remotely and complete theAt this time, staff who cannot find alternative child care due to the closure of schools and daycare centres should notify their manager to discuss whether they can work remotely and complete theStaff who are instructed to self-isolate, and are not sick or symptomatic, are encouraged to work from home, if possible. For those returning to campus throughout the phased re-entry, daily health monitoring will be required. The funding includes $6.21 million to redevelop the James Murray Building, as well as $15.16 million to expand the Lachin McKinnon Building and Animal Health Technology Labs at Olds College, creating more state-of-the-art spaces for students and researchers. Most Michigan residents will be receiving direct payments, but the law left behind 17- and 18-year-olds, college students, and other dependent adults. Broncos coaches will work with student athletes remotely to communicate training plans so that athletes are ready to go when the season resumes.