NGU Operational Update: October 6, 2024
Posted on: October 6, 2024
North Greenville University resumes in-person on campus instruction on Monday, October 7, on both the Tigerville campus and the Tim Brashier Campus in Greer. We are grateful for the work of many members of the NGU community who have worked to restore services, clear storm debris, and provide for full campus capabilities. Please see the information below regarding NGU operations this coming week.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Traditional classes which meet on the Tigerville campus resume with 8 a.m. classes on Monday, October 7. Fully online undergraduate and graduate programs are continuing in their normal fashion and the Physician Assistant (PA) program will resume instruction on Monday morning. NGU faculty will work with students regarding any storm-related issues which affect their ability to reach campus or complete course requirements.
SAFETY & SECURITY/LiveSafe App
Main roads leading to campus are accessible at this time; however, there are still many downed trees, limbs and power lines in the broader region which may be blocking secondary roads and/or partially blocking highways. Please anticipate temporary closures or delays due to utility repairs and/or debris removal from the roads. Please use caution when driving. We strongly encourage traveling during daylight hours if possible.
For real-time information on area and regional roadways, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to visit these transportation websites:
Access to campus entrances and buildings will return to normal operational hours at 7 a.m. on Monday morning. Note: Tigerville campus entry gates will close at 8 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 6) evening, except for the Taylor Street entry from Chinquapin Road. Continue to use the LiveSafe app for any safety and security needs as well as for any unlock requests upon your return to campus
ADMISSIONS
NGU’s Office of Admissions is fully operational and is available to host prospective students and guests for daily campus visits. Admissions team members continue to work with prospective students for the spring semester and those enrolling in the fall of 2025. Staff are working to encourage students affected by Tropical Storm Helene to not be stressed regarding the admissions process, as the team will work individually with each student exploring NGU. Questions regarding visits or admissions-related items can be emailed to admissions@ngu.edu.
HOUSING/STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Residential students who departed campus due to the storm are free to return at any time. Please note that there will be limited services until Monday.
NGU Chapel will resume at 10 a.m. Monday. Information on service opportunities and scheduled campus prayer gatherings will be shared at that time.
Residence Life will host mandatory hall meetings on Monday, October 7, at 10 p.m. for all residential students. Residential students should refer to their resident area “Group Me” for specific meeting information.
Campus Ministries and Student Engagement, along with the rest of the NGU community, are available for students. We know that many have been directly impacted by Helene and are still navigating the aftermath. If you are experiencing any struggles – physical, emotional, spiritual, or academic – that might impact your ability to be successful in your returning to campus, CMSE staff desire to be of assistance. As you prepare to return to campus, if you are facing a need, please do not hesitate to let us know. You can email Dr. Jared Thomas, vice president for campus ministries and student engagement, at jared.thomas@ngu.edu. He will work to connect you with appropriate NGU resources.
DINING SERVICES
For Sunday, October 6:
- The 1892 Place will be open on Sunday from 1 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Todd Dining Hall will reopen for Dinner on Sunday, serving from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
All Dining Service locations will operate on normal hours starting Monday, October 7.
ATHLETICS
NGU athletic teams will operate on their normal schedules, as set with coaches. Competitions have resumed following scheduled dates and times; details may be found at Trailblazer Athletics.
PERSONNEL
NGU staff and faculty are asked to report as they are able. Any personnel with questions about specific circumstances are encouraged to reach out to their supervisors before the opening of offices on Monday. Supervisors will coordinate with all employees to determine appropriate work schedules as needed.
MAIL SERVICES / CAMPUS STORE
Wood’s General Store will be open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. beginning Monday, October 7. Mail Services staff expect to have all mail and package deliveries processed and completed by 2 p.m. on Monday.
GAS STATION
The university gas station at Wood’s General Store is operational with all grades available.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
NGU technology services continue to gradually improve as the larger network systems allow. You may experience unexpected interruptions with Internet and\or cellular service. These interruptions are probably due to restoration work in the region, which should lessen over time.
Here are tips for when you return to campus:
- Reboot all devices before logging on to the campus network.
- When accessing Blackboard (and other services using Single Sign-On), please select the “Legacy” option.
- If you experience connectivity issues, first try rebooting your device.
- Restarts may be necessary for cell phones as well.
If you encounter issues, please send an email to the IT Services Helpdesk: its.helpdesk@ngu.edu If you open a ticket, please be sure to include a good call-back number to help support staff reach you.
DISPOSING OF PERISHABLE ITEMS
Faculty and Staff: Many perishable goods were lost over the past 10 days, and there will be numerous items that need to be thrown away. Campus Enhancement Services asks that you bag together as many of the items as possible when disposing of them and please put them in the large trash cans or dumpsters close to your buildings. If your building does not have either of these, please reach out to CES and a container will be delivered to your building for waste disposal. Please do not throw away individual food items without bagging, as this can create spills which are difficult to clean up.
Students returning to campus: Many perishable goods were lost over the past 10 days, so there will be numerous items that need to be thrown away. Campus Enhancement Services asks that you bag together as many of these items as possible when disposing of them and place them in the large trash cans or dumpsters near your campus housing.
REPORTING MAINTENANCE ISSUES
CES, The Budd Group, and others have worked steadily to clean up the campus from the effects of Tropical Storm Helene. CES and CMSE personnel have been in buildings to assess damage from the storm and have been working as quickly as possible, prioritizing their efforts by level of damage.
Students who become aware of any concerns with their residence facilities should follow normal procedures and contact their SLT representatives instead of contacting Campus Enhancement Services directly. Adhering to this standard practice will help streamline services across campus residence life facilities.
Employees who become aware of items they would like to make sure are brought to the team’s attention, should submit them through Brightly (aka SchoolDude).
NGU EVENTS THIS WEEK
All special events in the life of the University will resume with normal schedules this week. These include PALS events, Trailblazer Athletics events, and the annual Red Carpet Gala for NGU President’s Partner-level donors.
Please note two special schedule changes:
- NGU Theatre will present a special final performance of the play “Unreal City” on Monday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Billingsley Theatre. Ticketholders for cancelled September performances will be admitted by presenting those tickets. Any seats remaining will be made available in the Billingsley lobby after current ticketholders are seated.
- NGU Family Weekend, initially scheduled for late September, will now be on October 25-26. Details will be available through CMSE.
