(Mansfield, OH) – In light of recent developments concerning the COVID-19 virus in Ohio, and based on the recommendations from Governor Mike DeWine’s office and public health officials, North Central State College is working on moving in-person classes to online.
NC State College will be open for faculty and staff ONLY with NO classes on Monday and Tuesday, March 16-17. CCP courses taught by high school faculty will continue their regular schedule at this time.
Students will return to campus on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday March 18-20 so faculty and staff can meet with them once to determine whether each student has access to a computer or internet outside of the college. If students do not have access to technology, packets will be prepared with assignments, exhibits, lecture notes, etc.
We have decided to curtail holding face-to-face classes beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. This means we will transition to Canvas, Zoom, and electronic formats. At the same time, we are committed to ensuring the success of every student enrolled at NC State. During these times, college offices will remain open.
Courses that cannot be moved online will have alternate plans that will be communicated to students. This change is being made in the best interest of public health while ensuring the continuity of student education.
Infectious disease experts including the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and the Ohio Department of Health agree that proper hand hygiene and social distancing will be most effective in controlling the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing is simply actions that reduce large gathering of people to slow the spread. The College intends to scale up our support to students, faculty and staff to provide resources for those who may be unfamiliar with online education or other alternative delivery methods.
Currently there are no known members of the North Central State College who have tested positive for COVID-19. Plans are in place to ask faculty and students about their travel as they return from spring break.