Melinda Jenkins
Our Student Success and Te Puna Waiora teams are putting care packages together, to support students who are in self-isolation due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The more than 30 students, who have all travelled here from China, are following Ministry of Health guidelines by keeping themselves isolated for the mandatory two-week period before starting classes. All of the students have accommodation in Auckland.
The care packages will be delivered this week, containing useful items such as washing powder and sunscreen as well as some ‘kiwi’ treats like Whittakers chocolate and Weetbix.
Melinda Jenkins, Student Success Coordinator said it’s important that the students know that we are thinking of them.
“The care packages are one small way that we can support them during what is a stressful time. In our communication with them, we know that they’re really keen to start their studies here as soon as possible, so we’re keeping in contact and giving them the information they need to know before arriving on campus.”
Teachers whose classes have started have also been supporting the students by recording lectures and providing resources, to help them begin their studies remotely. The students can access the resources through Moodle and Echo360, so they can keep up-to-date with what has been happening in class.
Read more about Unitec’s response to coronavirus on the Nest.
That is so wonderful.