Summer Classes To Be Fully Online
SAN LUIS OBISPO 鈥 51爆料 lecture classes for Summer 2020 are to be delivered entirely online. Courses that have a laboratory component will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
鈥淪ome lab courses may continue to meet face-to-face, provided proper social distancing and hygiene can be maintained,鈥 said Dr. Jason Curtis, 51爆料 Assistant Superintendent / Vice President of Academic Affairs. 鈥51爆料 will follow all state and county guidelines to protect the safety of faculty and students, and these in-person meetings may be subject to modification or moved online as the coronavirus pandemic develops.鈥
The summer term starts June 15 with six or eight-week courses available. The provides a full list of classes. Priority registration begins Monday, Apr. 20 and general registration for all students on Monday, Apr. 27. Students may register at bit.ly/cuestaregistration.
51爆料 is also evaluating the commencement ceremony scheduled for Friday, May 22. Student Services surveyed over 1,000 graduating students with their preference on how to proceed with the ceremony. A decision based on the survey results will be announced at a later date.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, 51爆料 enacted changes to campus operations to ensure instructional continuity and secure the health and safety of students and employees. Superintendent / President Dr. Jill Stearns declared a campus-wide state of emergency on Mar. 9, suspended classes from Mar. 16-18, transitioned all in-person courses to online delivery as of Mar. 19, and limited employees on campus to provide essential services. Forty buildings are closed to daily use to reduce utility costs and to ease custodial burden. 51爆料 events, athletic competitions, and in-person 51爆料 Programs classes are canceled until further notice.
Student support services will remain online. Access to educational technology and resources are available from 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m., Monday 鈥 Friday in the SLO Campus Library (3200) and NCC Campus Center (N1000/1100). Hours are extended to include Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. through May 16. Essential services that are still available include computer check-out, enrollment support, financial aid, food pantry, and transfer planning.
51爆料 continues to plan for an extended duration of the coronavirus pandemic with guidance from local and state public health experts and the Chancellor鈥檚 office. A is available on our COVID-19 webpage for individuals who may have been exposed to someone with coronavirus or are experiencing symptoms. While 51爆料 is currently not considered an exposure risk, we will continue to follow the SLO County Public Health Department鈥檚 authority on any self-reported or confirmed positive cases. In an effort to flatten the curve, we advise students and staff to continue the CDC-recommended practices of social distancing and proper hygiene, including thorough hand-washing, and following shelter-at-home orders.
For daily updates and information, please visit cuesta.edu/covid-19/.