Research labs, including those investigating the coronavirus itself, will in most cases remain open. University of Washington spokesperson Victor Balta told NPR:"The campus is not closed; therefore any researchers who need to come to campus are able to do so."In addition, some of the colleges that have canceled classes, such as Rice and the University of Washington, are continuing to hold athletic events.
In most cases, colleges that have canceled in-person classes have taken steps to offer some instruction online in the interim, and those that are still holding classes are preparing to do the same if necessary. Stanford spokesperson E.J. Miranda told NPR,"We are not canceling classes. We are implementing online instruction for the remaining two weeks of the quarter."put out by universities to help faculty shift to online teaching. His list includes learning management systems like Blackboard, videoconferencing programs such as Zoom and Shindig, lecture capture tools like Kaltura and free online course platforms like Coursera.
Once higher education leaders identify a case in their community, the CDC advises that they"determine if, when, and for how long" to suspend in-person events and class meetings. The CDC recommends that campuses try to maintain basic services, including housing and meals. For example, rather than serve meals in dining halls, the agency suggests alternatives like"grab-and-go" lunches.and promote resilience on campus.
,"Columbia cancelled class cause 1 person was exposed to coronavirus meanwhile fordham is staying open with like 5 people exposed." The next day, Fordham canceled classes.
I've been updating a map of college closures that's now at 250+ schools
Im wondering what plans thompsonriversu may have in regards to their classes ?
This may end up being the perfect viral storm. Many other these kids have spring break coming up with non refundable deposits at all sorts of locations outside the US. They will be returning home and then campuses across the nation carrying who knows what back with them
bannerite We Must Encourage Trump To Continue With His Rallies...
They can come work on a farm and see what real workers do and not elites. Mr. Trump could get some good use from college kids. No virus on farms either. trump
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But districts in Washington state will not shut the schools down. It makes absolutely no sense. Why doesn't our safety matter?
We can’t wait for the Trump / Pence band of coronavirus deniers to make the call ..... Each state, each city, each town has to take steps to protect ourselves.
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