Crowder College suspends in-person classes effective immediately

(From Crowder College)

As the national coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) continues to progress, the health and safety of our Crowder College faculty, staff, and students remain our highest priority.

While no members of the college community have been diagnosed with COVID-19, it is of paramount importance to us to be proactive rather than reactive in regards to our action. 

 With this in mind, based on the recommendation from the Executive Council and approval from the Board of Trustees, we are suspending in-person classes effective immediately and will move to an all-online or other alternative method of course delivery starting Monday, March 16th and continuing through April 5, 2020. 

 

This is not a closure; college operations will continue. Residence halls and dining services will remain open for use. 

 To address accommodations for students that have limited access to technology, campus computer labs will remain open for use. Crowder College Athletics will follow the guidelines of the NJCAA. Large-scale events scheduled for the campus may be postponed or cancelled.

Dr. Glenn Coltharp, Crowder College President stated, “this move will create many challenges for us all. The coming weeks will require a great deal of flexibility and understanding as we all work through this together. Please continue to practice preventive measures to protect yourself and others from the virus.”

Coltharp went on to say, “At this time the goal of the college is to return to in-person classes on Monday, April 6, 2020. We will continue to reassess the situation and determine before April 6 whether we will return to in-person classes. 

"We will communicate that decision as the date draws closer. At any time, please refer to the Crowder College Webpage www.crowder.edu/COVID-19 for information and updates associated with COVID-19.”