Campus access updated

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1. thanks for only giving one days notice of building closures. that will save many lives.

   • Hi there, Useless, (your words not mine)
     Yes. We know it changed rapidly for the SUB. It is a rapidly changing crisis. Frankly, in the case of the SUB, this was mainly in response to the fact social/physical distancing was not happening in that building, in particular. Normally we’d love that… 🙂 but this is COVID-19 and all contact like that means the virus can spread. Check the direct appeal from the Public Health Officer from 3 weeks ago. https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/0219fda8-5e2b-11ea-a2d4-0242ac110003/?jwsource=cl
     All other closure notifications came with notice or with a mechanism to enter the building if absolutely needed (T Building in trades for example).

2. Hi,

   Why is the weight room closed? Opening the weight room would be a great way for people to relieve stress, there could be a limit of 2 people at a time which would be easy to follow as many people would not want to go. However, for the few that do, it would be a great boost in mental well being.

   • Hi John,
     I understand the need to exercise – personally, I really get it. I do.
     However, there would be issues with people using the weight room and then disinfecting every surface they have touched – before the next person comes and uses the equipment – think dumbbells and how many people touch them in a day. The Provincial Health Office apparently agrees as there is now an order in place shutting down all gyms, fitness centres etc in the province – and most have already closed their doors because of the concerns above plus the fact you’d have many people together in a small space – not good for social distancing.

3. will the tuition fees for the summer semester be reduced? We usually pay for building fees, SUS fees and bus fees etc., and since we are in a remote learning environment and wont be using these services are we still have to pay for them? I asked this question a while back, and i’m following it up. thanks.

   • Hi Avnish,
     Thanks for your patience. To answer your question:
     Tuition fees will remain.
     Other fees relating to health and wellness where services are still being provided will likely continue, but all fees are being re-assessed. Mandatory course fees, for most courses, have been removed. Many other fees (connector, radio station, campus newspaper – the latter two are still operating) are actually levied by the Student Union Society and other student societies. UFV is in discussion with these societies to try and understand what is fair and equitable for services that are being provided. For example, the CiVL radio station and the Cascade newspaper (online only) will continue to serve summer students and perhaps into the future depending on how long the pandemic continues.

     • Why are we paying for things we aren’t using though? It doesn’t seem very right Or fair for us to pay for things we don’t need

       • Right. And some services are being continued and some are not – your point is very valid. The Student Union approves changes to fees that are related to many student services (the Campus Connector for e.g.) and UFV provides the mechanism to collect these fees. Hence we are working with the society to figure out what is fair and equitable.

         • UFV should reconsider its decision. It should support students rather than charging fees for several services that no one is going to use. This is a very hard time for everyone and we expect UFV to support us.

         • Right Gurmit, that’s exactly what we are talking to the Student Union Society and others about. What is fair. Please see my comment to Avnish below. We are sensitive to the various stresses on students right now – and so some services have to stay and others will not.

         • When will we get an answer by? If its too last minute UFV will cause an immense stress onto students, and you are saying you guys care, but its not coming off that way. There hasn’t been any official announcement that you are reconsidering fees, and there are fees that SUS does not require or at least should be significantly reduced (by more than half at least)

         • Hi Avnish,
           Yes. I understand it’s stressful. And we do care. I also encourage you to express your views with the Student Union Society. As soon as we have an answer we will let you know. Also, I’m not sure you need this information but i’d like to provide it to you. Are you in contact with; 1) UFV Financial Aid regarding options? 2) UFV Student Support services and other services during this time – a good site for that is UFV COIVD-19 site. Some great resources there.

         • I read those sites, and they weren’t great resources to the issue im bringing up. No one is answering or acknowledging the issue that UFV doesn’t seem to be removing unnecessary fees that students shouldn’t have to pay.

         • Hi Avnish,
           I’m sorry my answers here are not helping you. As mentioned, UFV is in discussion with the Student Union Society (SUS). SUS actually has the responsibility for many of these fees and UFV cannot in fact cancel (or impose) some fees without SUS collaboration. As I mentioned in my previous reply, as soon as we have news we will share it. Please feel free to email me directly at dave.pinton@ufv.ca if you have more questions.

4. What if we purchased a semester parking pass. Can we get a refund?

   • Dear question, here is your answer 🙂
     Please submit your request to parking@ufv.ca and they will help you.
     Have a good weekend.

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