Coronavirus Update 3/18/20: LWC extends online instruction for the remainder of the spring semester. Click here for more information.
Lindsey Wilson College

COVID-19/Coronavirus Updates

    Many inquired about the counseling options for our students. Adanta initiated a plan of action, trained their counselors and are now equipped to offer services remotely through telehealth or by phone.

    LWC counseling hours:
    Mondays & Tuesdays - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    To schedule an appointment email Lombeh Brown at brownl@lindsey.edu or call 270-384-7484.

Update: March 31, 2020, 3 p.m. CT

In order to better serve our students during this unprecedented time, Lindsey Wilson College will be extending the last day to drop a class or withdraw. Students will have the option to drop or withdraw until Friday, April 24, 2020. After considering many options, the faculty and administration believe this is the best pathway to alleviate student concerns about progress in the online environment, while also recognizing the importance of retaining traditional grading for determinations like future graduate school admissions and graduation honors.

Should a student decide to drop a class or withdraw from the College, that student should send an email to registrar@lindsey.edu and cc academics@lindsey.edu, the student’s advisor, and the instructor of the course(s) being dropped. Emails received by 4:30 pm on Friday, April 24, 2020, will be processed.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Dr. Trish Parrish
Vice President
Academic Affairs

Update: March 30, 2020, 9 a.m. CT

Presidents Luckey's Message to Alumni

Presidents Luckey's Message to Faculty & Staff


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Update: March 18, 2020, 2 p.m. CT

LWC Extends Online Learning For the Rest of Semester As CDC Recommends New Guidelines In Fight Against Coronavirus

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COLUMBIA, KY. -- Lindsey Wilson College students will take all classes online for the remainder of the semester.

According to Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr., college officials made the unprecedented decision on Wednesday in response to a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control to discourage gatherings of ten or more people.

“While we have been hopeful to finish the semester in a face-to-face delivery mode, each day that possibility has continued to become less prudent,” said Luckey. “Earlier this week, the Center for Disease Control recommended we not gather in groups of 10 or more for the next eight weeks. That projects into the middle of May and far beyond the end of the semester. Consequently, all classes will be delivered in an online format through the end of the semester.”

Lindsey Wilson initially announced the transition of face-to-face instruction to online instruction last week -- an arrangement that was intended to end on March 29. At the time, the college was unsure if the new arrangement would remain for the rest of the school year.

The college also announced plans to close all residence halls...

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Update: March 18, 2020, 1 p.m. CT

Click here to read a message from LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., regarding spring 2020 semester.

Update: March 13, 2020, 11 a.m. CT

We recognize there will be students who cannot go home while we transition to online classes in response to the spread of the coronavirus. The college has already taken many steps to accommodate these students. One of the services that will be available is our campus registered nurse, Kay Gaines.

She will be available from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the following dates:

    Tuesday, March 17
    Wednesday, March 18
    Tuesday, March 24
    Wednesday, March 25

Kay can be reached through email at gainesk@lindsey.edu or call her office at 270-384-8238. Visit her on the web at: https://www.lindsey.edu/about-lwc/Campus-Nurse-Med_2.cfm

The nurses office is located behind Phillips Hall in the Blue Raider Sports Medicine facility.

Update: March 12, 2020, 5 p.m. CT

Lindsey Wilson College Will Transition all Coursework to an Online Instruction Format For Two Weeks Citing Concerns Over COVID-19

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COLUMBIA, KY. -- Lindsey Wilson College is transitioning face-to-face classes to an online course delivery format for two weeks beginning Monday, March 16, in response to the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

According to LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., the transition that will begin immediately following spring break, is expected to last through Sunday, March 29. Students are encouraged to remain at their permanent residence and to practice social distancing during this time period.

No coronavirus cases have been confirmed at Lindsey Wilson College, in Columbia, Ky., or in any of the...

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Frequently Asked Questions

As Lindsey Wilson College prepares to transition classroom instruction to an online learning format, we have created a page of frequently asked questions that will provide a variety of resources to help with the transition. Learn about access to your online courses, housing protocols and procedures for residential students, the status of events and ballgames and much more.

Update: March 12, 2020, 4 p.m. CT

Click here to read President Luckey’s statement about LWC’s response to COVID-19 and plans to transition classroom instruction to an online format.

Update: March 11, 2020, 9 p.m. CT

Click here to read a letter from President William T. Luckey Jr., about COVID-19.

Update: March 11, 2020, 3 p.m. CT

LWC is committed to the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation in our state and nationwide and are ready to address any concerns related to the virus.

This webpage will be regularly updated with information regarding the global outbreak, the situation at the college and the situation in Kentucky.

We have no cases of COVID-19 on our campus, in the surrounding community, or even in the counties adjacent to our Columbia campus. Additionally, there have been no cases reported at any of our 17 extended campus locations. However, there are confirmed cases in Kentucky.

COLLEGE PLANNING

Lindsey Wilson has taken additional steps to keep the campus clean since the beginning of flu season but has increased those efforts further with the news of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. Disinfectant that meets CDC requirements is being used in all of the frequently traveled ‘hot spots’ on campus including door knobs, handrails and sink faucets. Those areas and surfaces are being cleaned every hour and that will continue as long as necessary.

The college is also providing hand sanitizer throughout campus and has posted flyers with the CDC recommendations for the prevention of spreading the virus in dormitories, classrooms and other facilities.

A.P. White Campus and Residential Students

REPORT YOUR SYMPTOMS: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing, report your symptoms to a member of the residence life team or a member of the Office of Student Services. Call 1-270-384-8035 and at that point you will be instructed to see a healthcare provider and precautionary measures may be taken.

Extended/Community Campus Students and Faculty

It is important that LWC students and faculty at our community campus locations stay healthy. We recommend that members of the LWC community working at extended locations follow the policies and procedures at your community college location. If you have questions or concerns please contact LWC’s main campus at 1-270-384-8035 or 1-800-264-0138.

PREVENTION

There are currently no vaccines available to protect you against a COVID-19 infection. You may be able to reduce your risk of infection by doing the following:
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a face mask:

  • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
  • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).

If you have cold-like symptoms, you can help protect others by doing the following:

  • Stay home while you are sick, avoid close contact with others, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
For the most current recommendations from the CDC visit, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html. Find more information about COVID-19 in Kentucky at www.kycovid19.ky.gov.

SYMPTOMS

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

For more information about COVID-19 go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Contacts for Students, Faculty and Staff

STUDENT SERVICES

L.R. McDonald Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Phone: 270-384-8035 or 1-800-264-0138 ext. 8035
E-mail: studentservices@lindsey.edu

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

Cralle Student Union Building
Phone: 270-384-8106
E-mail: security@lindsey.edu

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

L.R. McDonald Administration Building
Phone: 270-384-8030
E-mail: academics@lindsey.edu

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

L.R. McDonald Administration Building
Phone: 270-384-8001
Fax: 270-384-8009
E-mail: president@lindsey.edu

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Wooten House
Phone: 270-384-8189
E-mail: news@lindsey.edu