VCU has received Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds II (HEERF II) as authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Student grants are available for financial assistance related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Grants may be considered for the following expenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to learn more and submit an application.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" VCU has received Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds II (HEERF II) as authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Student grants are available for financial assistance related to the coronavirus pandemic. Grants may be considered for the following expenses: Tuition and fee assistance Housing Utilities Meals or groceries Textbooks, calculators, study guides, supplies, special […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1224,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-covid19"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1224"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=251"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":233,"date":"2021-01-19T16:56:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T16:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/?p=233"},"modified":"2021-01-19T21:24:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T21:24:10","slug":"spring-2021-semester-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/2021\/01\/19\/spring-2021-semester-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2021 semester updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n It is well understood across the university that the School of the Arts’ curricula is based largely on experiential learning, and this requires access to studio and performance spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While the university recently announced that all classes will begin virtually<\/a> on Jan. 25, VCUarts has confirmed that these changes to spring classes do not apply to studio-based and practicum courses<\/strong> in the School of the Arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The health and safety of the entire community; faculty, staff and students, remains our primary concern. Course modalities may shift slightly, but will be finalized by Thursday, Jan. 21.\u00a0Please review your course schedule after that date, and read all emails from faculty carefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have further questions or concerns about a course modality, please contact your faculty members. Academic advisors are also available if you need assistance with course selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Access to individual buildings across the School of the Arts will remain the same as it was during the fall semester for all students and faculty. Please continue to remain vigilant about following established safety protocols, including mandatory mask wearing, recommended reduced occupancy, and increased social distancing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It is well understood across the university that the School of the Arts’ curricula is based largely on experiential learning, and this requires access to studio and performance spaces. While the university recently announced that all classes will begin virtually on Jan. 25, VCUarts has confirmed that these changes to spring classes do not apply to studio-based and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1019,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1019"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":230,"date":"2020-11-13T19:17:14","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T19:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/?p=230"},"modified":"2021-01-19T16:58:37","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T16:58:37","slug":"building-access-through-jan-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/2020\/11\/13\/building-access-through-jan-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Building access through Jan. 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n VCUarts buildings will remain on swipe card access (our current state) through the evening of December 20. They will be locked down Sunday night (12\/20) at 5pm and reopen the morning of January 4.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" VCUarts buildings will remain on swipe card access (our current state) through the evening of December 20. They will be locked down Sunday night (12\/20) at 5pm and reopen the morning of January 4.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1128,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1128"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=230"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":217,"date":"2020-07-16T18:00:05","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T18:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artsdean\/?p=217"},"modified":"2021-01-19T16:58:06","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T16:58:06","slug":"vcuarts-return-to-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/2020\/07\/16\/vcuarts-return-to-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"VCUarts fall 2020 return to campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n Dear VCUarts graduate and undergraduate students,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yesterday, you received an email from the university with information about your return to campus this fall. The semester will be different, and we will need to be nimble as circumstances evolve, but please know that we are here to support you as we collectively navigate these changes. Protecting your health and continuing to provide you with a high-quality education remain our top priorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, I am writing to answer a few questions you may have following the university\u2019s announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Status of courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As the university outlined yesterday, the fall 2020 class schedule<\/a> has been updated with information about instructional formats<\/a> and resources that are available to help you navigate any changes. Some classes will be taught in-person with special accommodations for physical distancing; some will be online; and others will be in a hybrid format, meaning a blend of in-person and online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As soon as possible, please check your fall schedule on eServices<\/a> and review the instructional mode, as well as any changes in meeting days and times. This 4-minute video<\/a> will help you identify any of these changes. If you need to modify your schedule, please contact your undergraduate academic advisor<\/a> or graduate program director<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Personal health and safety<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your participation in new safety protocols<\/a> is paramount to your personal health, and that of your friends, peers, and professors. We need every member of our community to follow guidelines related to wearing masks, disinfecting their spaces, washing their hands often, and maintaining physical distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n VCU will provide you<\/a> with back-to-campus kits that include cloth face coverings, hand sanitizer, and other items to supplement those you may already have to help you stay healthy. Faculty and staff will find these kits in their workspaces, and students will pick them up from several locations across campus. Every member of our faculty and staff and every student must also complete online training related to safety protocols before returning to campus and then complete daily attestations of health once they have. Additionally, if you plan to live on campus this fall, you must test negative for Covid-19 before moving in. VCU will provide you with a testing kit. Non-residential students and employees will also be provided voluntary prevalence testing at no charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n VCU and VCUarts have implemented new safety protocols designed to protect your health while using on-campus facilities. University facilities will increase their cleaning schedule with a focus on high-touch surfaces in common areas, such as elevator buttons and handrails. And a task force is developing school-wide guidelines for cleaning equipment and technology in our classrooms and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We know the coming months bring much uncertainty, and I encourage you to regularly visit the One VCU: Responsible Together website<\/a> for the latest updates and information. If you have additional questions, please email us at arts@vcu.edu<\/a> or call 804-VCU-ARTS. We are here to help you prepare for the fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We look forward to welcoming you back to VCUarts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jody Symula Dear VCUarts graduate and undergraduate students, Yesterday, you received an email from the university with information about your return to campus this fall. The semester will be different, and we will need to be nimble as circumstances evolve, but please know that we are here to support you as we collectively navigate these changes. 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Updates will continue to be made at together.vcu.edu<\/a> and questions may be sent to together@vcu.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n News and updates specific to the School of the Arts will be posted here as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" VCU has announced a plan for returning to campus. Updates will continue to be made at together.vcu.edu and questions may be sent to together@vcu.edu. News and updates specific to the School of the Arts will be posted here as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1128,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-covid19"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1128"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/artscovid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs | Art Foundation Program Lead<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"