Update 9/1/2021:This post now contains out-of-date information. For the most up-to-date and accurate information visit wvc.edu/PublicHealth.

August 12, 2021

Media Contact:
Holly Thorpe, writer/editor, hthorpe@wvc.edu
Libby Siebens, community relations executive director, 509-682-6436

WVC has made the decision to require vaccines for employees. Employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to the first day of class on Monday, Sept. 27. They must document their vaccination status by that date by using a free online documentation tool, which will be available beginning August 16. Waivers are available for medical, religious or philosophical reasons. UPDATE 8/17: Employees can claim an exemption for medical, religious, or philosophical reasons during the attestation process.

The decision was made in light of the governor’s most recent higher education proclamation, state and federal decisions to require vaccinations, and in response to new information surrounding the COVID-19 Delta variant.

WVC President Dr. Jim Richardson announced the decision in an email to employees on Aug. 12.

“We feel that this requirement, in addition to the student vaccination requirement, is the best option for us to preserve the health and safety of our campus community,” Richardson wrote.

You can view the president’s full announcement online at wvc.edu/News. Students and employees can receive a vaccine for free at one of multiple on-campus vaccine clinics this month and next. View more details at wvc.edu/PublicHealth.

Both WVC campuses will be reopening fully this September before the start of fall quarter, with all on-campus services and programs resuming normal business hours. Online resources will be available at wvc.edu/Online. Masks are currently required for everyone on WVC campuses.

Learn more about the student vaccine requirement, COVID-19 safety protocols and more at wvc.edu/PublicHealth.

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Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and state laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, title9@wvc.edu.
• To request disability accommodations: Director of Student Access, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: dial 711, sas@wvc.edu.