Western Nebraska Community College has been approved by the State of Nebraska to receive
a large number of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items that will aid in re-opening
the college to in-person instruction for the Fall 2020 semester.
The Governor's office has approved that WNCC will receive the following PPE: 16,540
surgical masks; 16,540 nitrile gloves; 6,616 containers of disinfectant wipes; 4,962
cloth masks; 83 hand sanitizer bottles; 66 gallons of hand sanitizer; 50 infrared
thermometers; 33 medical gowns; and 17 face shields.
"We are busily preparing for face-to-face instruction this fall and we are grateful
to receive this equipment from Governor Ricketts and the State of Nebraska," WNCC
President Dr. Carmen Simone said. "We will put these items to good use as we work
to create the best possible learning environment for our students, faculty, and staff."
WNCC continues to develop a comprehensive re-opening plan that will ensure every safety
precaution is taken to keep students, faculty, staff, and community members as safe
as possible. Re-opening guidelines and requirements will be announced before the start
of the Fall 2020 semester. WNCC Fall classes begin Aug. 17.