Message from the President
A lot has happened in a few short weeks. I know both students and employees have been managing very difficult circumstances switching to remote classes and operations, and enduring the stress of this ongoing public health emergency. Final exams begin next week and we are nearing the completion of winter quarter. This is a successful milestone and I appreciate your grit and endurance. We’ve done this by coming together!
Completing Winter Quarter
- Our staff and services are available remotely, even throughout Spring Break (browse the Campus Directory to find contact information).
- Between March 23-27, the following are the only buildings students and the public may enter:
- PUB (Building 9000), Benefits Hub, Avanti Market – Weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Computer Lab (Library Building, Room 4102) – Weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- The Library has extended the due date for returning laptops, webcams, and books to April 6.
- Students with questions about their winter final exams or grades are encouraged to talk to their instructors via email or Canvas.
Looking Ahead to Spring Quarter
- Spring quarter begins Monday, April 6 with a plan for classes and services to be provided remotely (i.e. not taking place on the physical campus).
- The class schedule is being updated. Courses originally scheduled as hybrid, web-enhanced, or face-to-face will no longer show rooms, days, and times and will be listed as “Arranged.”
- Only a few hands-on classes, such as labs and clinicals, will continue to meet face-to-face, with strict cleaning and social distancing measures in place.
- Week 1 of the quarter will be a special training week for students and faculty to prepare for online learning. Class instruction will begin on April 13 (Week 2).
- Students who are veteran/military or international have been approved to take online classes.
- Students with questions about classwork or Canvas access should contact their instructors after Spring Break.
Preparedness at Home
Remember, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Stay home as much as possible and keep a 6-foot distance between you and other people when you do go out. Wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, cover your coughs and sneezes, and disinfect surfaces often.
Enjoy your much-deserved weekend!
Respectfully,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President
