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Pasadena City College (Photo – pasadena.edu).
The following message was sent tonight to the Pasadena City College Community from Superintendent/President Erika Endrijonas.
By News Desk
No confirmed cases at PCC
In order to limit the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) on campus, and in an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff, I am writing to let you know of specific actions the college will be taking over the coming days and weeks. Please note that there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus on our campus at this time, and the college is not closed for business.
March 18 through April 20
The changes listed below will be in effect from Wednesday, March 18, through the end of Spring Break, April 20. Any change to this timeline will be made at a later date, in response to information gained from public health officials.
By March 18, PCC will convert most in-person classes to offer temporary remote instruction wherever possible through Canvas, Zoom, and other modalities. No changes will be made to courses that require face-to-face instruction; these courses will continue to meet on campus as scheduled. Examples of courses in this category include performing arts, lab courses, and physical education. Faculty should contact their dean for further clarification.
From March 18 through April 20, college events with a projected attendance of more than 100 people will be cancelled or postponed. Sporting events will be conducted wherever possible without spectators, while college arts performances will be postponed until later in the semester. Community events will be cancelled or postponed.To help facilitate this transition, the agenda for PD Day will be reconfigured to allow faculty, staff, and managers time to prepare for these changes. Breakfast and lunch on Thursday (March 12) will proceed as planned in the Piazza, as will the streamed message from Dr. Endrijonas at 9 a.m. sharp. Faculty, staff, and administrators should plan to tune in to the stream to learn more about our ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak. The special classified morning event and all afternoon breakout sessions have been cancelled. More information about how preparations will unfold within Academic divisions and student services and other departments will be forthcoming from the Office of Professional Development and your supervisor or dean.
The college is not closing
College facilities will remain open, and many operations will continue normally. Unless they are actively sick, employees should report to work as normal. Facilities Services has been increasing cleaning and sanitization efforts, and increased supplies of hand sanitizer, soap, and other cleaning products are being distributed. More information will be provided through your supervisor or dean as it becomes available.
A separate email with this information has been sent to students. Please check pasadena.edu/healthupdates for the latest information about the college’s coronavirus response. FAQs and a form to pose further questions can be found here.
These changes may cause some stress and uncertainty. If you notice someone who has been impacted by this emergency, please remind them that help is available. One option is PCC’s Employee Assistance Program, which provides confidential, complimentary counseling and other assistance to employees and their dependents. Please contact Human Resources if you need additional guidance with this resource.
This emergency will continue to have impacts, and we will continue to respond accordingly. Throughout this emergency, we have been balancing our educational mission with our imperative to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. As more information about this outbreak has become evident, these actions represent prudent steps we can take to respond effectively to a rapidly changing situation. We appreciate your flexibility, commitment, and professionalism as we navigate this challenging time together.
Great! 50% less jay walkers in Pasadena!
My wife teaches in the Art and Media Division. Drawing. I wonder how that can be done remotely.
That’s why “most” of the classes will be done remotely.