Professor disappointed with TRU’s lack of vaccine verification
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) professor Katie Sykes has decided to conduct her big lectures virtually, despite the university’s expectation of in-person instructing.
It comes after TRU sent out an email to faculty stating proof of vaccination is required for students and staff accessing non-essential services on campus, but it’s not required to attend classes.
Sykes is asking TRU to implement a strict vaccine mandate. The university is trusting anyone who is unvaccinated to self disclose their status or voluntarily take frequent rapid tests on campus – in good faith, with no verification process.