Valley News – Column: Reflections on hosting a mass vaccination site, and a look ahead

River Valley Community College, like all educational institutions, had a unique year. We shifted classes online and became experts in personal protective equipment. Our in-person classes looked like a science fiction novel with students and faculty adorned in masks, gowns and face shields. Technology kept students and faculty connected even while in different locations. Staff became adept at advising from home.

Despite the challenges, I believe RVCC became an even stronger community partner. While our students, faculty and staff have always been committed and dedicated to our communities, an opportunity for the college to serve as a vaccination site strengthened those ties.

Throughout…