Dear Tusculum family,
Last night, the Greeneville Water Commission announced that the water supply was down to less than 24 hours. The agency is working to have emergency pumps delivered and water restored. It does not have a firm estimate for how long it will take to restore water.
As a result, Tusculum University will make several adjustments.
All classes will switch to an online format until Wednesday, Oct. 16, the day we return from fall break. Students should check Canvas for course assignments and other instructions from their professors. Students should be patient with their professors as some might be experiencing challenges with their electricity and internet connections. Students who are experiencing similar issues should convey that information to their professors as soon as possible.
Residential students will have the option to temporarily move off campus. Students who elect to leave campus must notify the Office of Student Affairs and follow the check-out and check-in processes. We will work closely with international students and others who live long distances away in the United States to ensure your residential needs are addressed. We are committed to working with those students to provide a safe living environment including bottled drinking water and limited bathroom facilities.
The cafeteria will remain open and operate on the regular schedule for today. Beginning Monday, Sept. 30, we will offer breakfast from 7-9 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and dinner from 5-7 p.m. On weekends we will continue to offer brunch from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and dinner 5-7 p.m. We will offer a limited menu.
As a general rule, employees will work remotely until water service has been restored. Supervisors will notify those who need to work on campus.
Internet service is intermittent, and we request patience as the situation resolves. If you have a need, please email tdis@tusculum.edu. Our Information Systems Department will be busy and might not be able to respond immediately, but you can be assured employees there are working to address access needs.
All campus events, intramurals, ministry activity and other activities on campus will not be held this week. We will notify you when we learn more about future activities. Athletics is developing a plan for limited practices and games off campus for teams currently in season.
Please continue to monitor your emails for updates. Questions about housing should be directed to studentaffairs@tusculum.edu. Students should direct academic questions to their professor or advisor. Employees should direct questions to their supervisor.
We will be praying for everyone and encourage all of you to pray for each other. Together, we will manage this situation.
Pressing forward.