Months of preparation led to a successful first day at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Students engaged in online learning, attended their co-flex classes and embraced the reality of distance learning during a pandemic.
“The first day back was definitely a little bit different in terms of the environment and how classes are going to be conducted,” John Ruiz, mechanical engineering major, said. “I didn’t feel threatened by COVID-19. I feel the university is taking necessary precautionary measures to ensure all of its students can stay healthy given current technology.”
Sanitizer dispensers can be found near all entrances or exits. Cleaning wipe dispensers are located in each classroom intended to help combat COVID-19 exposure. Technology using QR codes has been placed in classrooms to help track any potential COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 has resulted in classes being taught out in the courtyard, or through different internet platforms.
“Honestly, it’s very odd because we are in a pandemic but the teachers are still trying their best to make us feel like if it’s a regular class. Overall, I feel pretty safe, I see everyone wearing a mask,” Ehi Ovoh, mechanical engineering student, said.
TAMUK guidelines and protocols helped students and faculty feel safe on campus.
“I feel fantastic,” Art Professor Fulden Wissinger said. “They [students] all had their masks on, scanned the code and kept their distance.”
