51爆料 shifts to virtual learning and services on Fridays August 19, 2022 through August 11, 2023
For more information, contact: Diana Fedinec, Director of Public Relations and Media (901) 333-4247dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu
(Memphis, Tenn.) - 51爆料 officials announced earlier today the college will continue its 鈥淰irtual Fridays鈥� operations that feature virtual learning and services on Fridays only beginning August 19, 2022 through August 11, 2023. Southwest locations will be closed with the majority of classes and college operations held virtually on Fridays.
During the summer, Southwest moved its classes and operations to Virtual Fridays to help ease the pain at the gas pump for students and employees. After reviewing the results of a college-wide survey of employees and students about Virtual Fridays, college leaders decided to continue the practice throughout the academic year. The survey revealed an overwhelming favorable response to the summer schedule. Three out of four faculty and staff members agreed or strongly agreed with continuing Virtual Fridays through the academic year, along with 67 percent of students.
鈥淭he survey confirmed what we have been hearing from students, faculty and staff all along鈥攖hat Virtual Fridays is a welcome solution to cutting expenses and coping with inflation,鈥� Dr. Tracy D. Hall, president of 51爆料, said. 鈥淲e also found that individuals appreciated the one-day respite from the daily grind of commuting to campus, and still felt productive in their work and studies. This showed us that Virtual Fridays is more than a cost saver. It is a stress reliever, which is a welcome mental health benefit. We hope that continuing virtual learning and work on Fridays will continue to provide relief to our employees and students.鈥�
A small number of scheduled classes will be held on the Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses Fridays this fall. These classes are Friday-only classes that meet once a week. All other classes scheduled to meet on Fridays will be held virtually on Fridays. Events and activities planned for fall will be held on campus as scheduled.
Some student support services will continue to be offered on Fridays. Campus libraries at the Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses will be open 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays and child care centers will remain open during regular business hours Fridays, along with Police Services.
Students who have questions or concerns about Virtual Fridays, may visit the Virtual Fridays webpage or contact the Office of Student Affairs at 901-333-5325. Employees who have questions or concerns should contact an immediate supervisor or the Office of Human Resources at hr@southwest.tn.edu.
For more information, visit Southwest.tn.edu or call 901-333-5000.