The Parkland Campus of Assiniboine Community College (ACC) is ready for the return of classes.
Interim Director Gabe Mercier says that learning will be done in person and that there will be no COVID-19 restrictions on campus.
"I've been asked by people on social media 'Do I have to show proof of vaccination?'. No, you don't. All restrictions are lifted. The student council activities and activities within the student body will resume as normal," he adds.
According to Mercier, the year will begin with an assembly and barbecue at the front parking lot. During the assembly, professors will introduce themselves as well as their programs.
Gabe Mercier says that ACC has two new programs at the Parkland Campus this year.
"[We have a] social service worker program, which was supposed to start last year..., but because we didn't have the numbers, the social service program did not run, so we are very excited about this program... because it is very important to the Parkland. We also have the applied electrical program, which has some financial incentives for underrepresented groups," he adds.
Mercier went on to say that this year is the intake year for their two-year business administration program, where they have students specializing in accounting and human resource management, and for their early childhood education program.
He adds that the school isn't dealing with any staffing shortages and that they were able to find local professors to teach the courses that make up their new programs.
Even though there won't be any restrictions related to COVID-19, the school will still be encouraging everyone to monitor themselves for symptoms and to stay home if they are unwell. Students who do need to isolate due to COVID-19 will be able to coordinate virtual learning options with their professors. Mask-wearing will be welcomed, but it won't be mandatory.
The school recommends that students refer to their acceptance letter to confirm their program start.
Classes for most programs will begin on September 6th.
