April 20, 2020

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Update: April 16, 2020 at 11:00 am

We hope you each had a nice, well-deserved spring break. Now in our fourth week of remote operations, we know it hasn't been an easy transition, but we want you to know we are trying to support you in any way we can. We hope you are finding ways to make this semester work for you and that you continue to learn from our incredible professors.

There continues to be new pieces of information that we want you to be aware of.

Pass/No Pass Option for Students

We want to provide as much flexibility as possible for students, so we are reducing restrictions on your ability to take classes "Pass/No Pass" for the remainder of the Spring term:

Students can now opt to take as many classes "Pass/No Pass" as they like (in normal circumstances, students are limited to only one course per term).

Additionally, we are extending the deadline for students to switch a class to "Pass/No Pass" until the last day of the Spring semester, Wednesday, May 20.

Note: Some Pass/No Pass Courses May Not Transfer. While we hope that this additional flexibility is helpful while navigating these uncertain times, transfer institutions like the CSU and UC systems may not accept classes taken "Pass/No Pass." If you have questions about "Pass/No Pass" and the implications on your program of study, you should schedule a remote appointment with a counselor before designating courses "Pass/No Pass.

As a reminder, "Pass/No Pass" is not the only option for students struggling with the transition to online or remote instruction. Students whose class(es) have been cancelled or who are unable to continue with their class(es) because of the transition will get an Excused Withdrawal (EW). Excused Withdrawals may show up on a student's transcript, but there are no negative implications for GPA or future financial aid. Dropping a class, however, could impact the length of time it takes you to complete your academic program or transfer, so you should consider your academic plan before choosing this option and do everything you can to continue in the course. Any student who gets an EW as a result of this circumstance will get a full refund on any out-of-pocket tuition fees. All students who submitted a withdrawal request on or after March 12 will get an EW. The deadline for students to request an EW is also the last day of the Spring semester, Wednesday, May 20.

More information about Excused Withdrawals, refunds, and other important items is available on the Remote Operations FAQ page.

Online Catalog

We are happy to inform you that our college catalogs are now completely online! There are several advantages to having this information online, including:

Mobile responsiveness, ensuring students can access it from your mobile device wherever and whenever you want.

Printable PDF versions of the full catalog, or specific sections, are available for download from the site so that students, faculty, and staff who need printed versions can access them easily.

Translation feature, so that catalogs will now be able to be translated into multiple languages for students.

Fall Schedule

As we look beyond the Summer session into Fall, we look to our public health professionals to gauge when we might be able to resume on ground classes. At this point, we are hopeful that we will be able to resume normal operations in the fall, so our Fall Class Schedule will include a typical mixture of on-ground and online classes. However, each class, even on-ground classes, will include some use of Canvas (our online education platform) so that students and faculty will be better prepared to transition back to fully online instruction if the circumstances demand it. The Fall Schedule will be available beginning Friday, May 8.

Again, we want you to know we are here for you and will continue to support you however we are able. Hang in there as we near the final stretch of this Spring semester and we look forward to you continuing your education with us in the Summer and/or Fall.

Update: March 27, 2020 at 1:30 pm

Dear Students,

We want to thank you for hanging in there with us during this challenging time. We know that moving quickly into a new learning environment is difficult for many of you, but we want to strongly encourage you to continue pushing through this with us and moving toward getting that degree/certificate. For some of you, we understand this new environment is just not working out and so we wanted to answer some of your questions about withdrawing from classes and what that means for refunds and financial aid.

Withdrawals

Los Rios is committed to making sure withdrawals relating to our move to online and remote delivery do not negatively impact students.

Cancelled classes - Students whose class(es) have been cancelled as a result of the move to online and remote delivery will get an Excused Withdrawal (EW). Excused Withdrawals may show up on a student's transcript, but there are no negative implications for GPA/academic progress, transfer and we expect that there will be no negative implications for future financial aid. Students who submitted a withdrawal request on or after March 18 will get an EW. If students are not sure of the status of their class(es), they should reach out to their professor(s) immediately.

Students who can't participate online or remotely - Students who are unable to continue with their class(es) because of limitations preventing them from participating in online or remote classes can get an Excused Withdrawal (EW). Excused Withdrawals may show up on a student's transcript, but there are no negative implications for GPA/academic progress, transfer and we expect that there will be no negative implications for future financial aid. Students who submitted a withdrawal request on or after March 18 will get an EW. Students who are having difficulty participating in their online or remote class(s) should reach out to their professor(s) to share their challenges and discuss options.

Requesting an Excused Withdrawal – To get an Excused Withdrawal (EW), students will login to eServices and follow the normal withdrawal process by clicking 'Manage Classes', then ‘Drop Classes', and selecting the classes the student would like to drop from the college(s) the student is attending. PLEASE NOTE: students will get a Withdrawal (W) at the time of dropping the class, but it will be converted to an EW later this semester.

Deadline for Excused Withdrawals – All students requesting an Excused Withdrawal must do so before the end of the semester in order to qualify for a refund.

Refunds

Los Rios is instituting a refund policy to make sure students are treated fairly in these unique circumstances.

Tuition refunds for Excused Withdrawals – Any student who gets an Excused Withdrawal (EW) as a result of their class(es) being cancelled or the student's inability to participate in the online or remote class(es) will get a full refund on any out-of-pocket tuition fees. Once the EW is processed and finalized, no additional action is needed by the student to secure their refund. If the student paid by credit card, then a refund credit will be issued to the credit card they used. All other methods of payment will be refunded by check and mailed to the address on file at the students' colleges Admissions and Records Office.

Parking passes - We will be providing a partial refund of approximately 56% of all spring semester parking permits, based on the amount of days left in the term at the time of our move to remote operations (March 18). No action is needed by the student to secure their refund. If the student paid by credit card, then a refund credit will be issued to the credit card they used. All other methods of payment will be refunded by check and mailed to the address on file at the students' colleges Admissions and Records Office.

Health Services Fees - We will be providing a partial refund of approximately 56% of all spring semester Health Services Fees, based on the amount of days left in the term at the time of our move to remote operations (March 18). No action is needed by the student to secure their refund. If the student paid by credit card, then a refund credit will be issued to the credit card they used. All other methods of payment will be refunded by check and mailed to the address on file at the students' colleges Admissions and Records Office.

Student Representation Fees - The Student Representation Fee is either $1 or $2 depending on the time of enrollment and it will not be refunded.

Universal Transportation Pass (UTP) Fees - Sacramento Regional Transit (RT) has so far continued modified service to their service area during this crisis, and as a result has decided not to refund UTP fees. UTP stickers are still valid and can still be used even if students have received an Excused Withdrawal from specific class(es).

Timeline for getting refunds – Refunds will be issued by the end of the semester

Financial Aid

We are doing everything possible to continue critical financial aid services to students during this unprecedented time of need.

Disbursements - On Friday, March 27, Los Rios colleges will disperse approximately $18 million in federal financial aid. We recognize that these disbursements are critical to our students' success and well-being, and remain committed to continuing regular disbursements throughout this crisis.

Changes in federal financial aid policy - As we share this update, congress is considering emergency relief legislation that would, in part, grant colleges greater flexibility in the awarding of financial aid during this crisis. If approved, the Department of Education will be charged with interpreting and providing guidance to colleges. We will provide updates as soon as we have more information about the impacts to Los Rios students.

Federal Work Study – So far, the federal government has not indicated any cuts to Federal Work Study programs. We will continue to do everything possible to maximize those resources and make them available to as many students as possible.

We understand this may not fully answer all of your questions, but know that we are working to provide as much information as quickly as possible and will forward it to you in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, please know that we are here to support you and continue to update our student resource pages as we get more information. Thank you again for your patience as we do everything possible to support you all during these historic times.

Update: March 19, 2020 at 4:15 pm

As we near the end of the first week of 100% remote operations, we want to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for your patience and understanding with the college and your professors as many of us are transitioning to a new way of delivering instruction and student services in a very short amount of time. These are truly unprecedented times and we are working very hard to ensure learning continues as seamlessly as possible.

We want to try to answer some questions many of you are asking about:

Admissions Verification

Our Admissions & Records and Financial Aid offices have implemented a student PIN on eServices that will allow you to verify your identity so that they can discuss student records over the phone. We have also created a video tutorial to help you use this new feature.

Parking Refunds

We will be providing a partial refund of approximately 56% of all spring semester parking permits, based on the amount of days left in the term at the time of our move to remote operations. You do not need to do anything to get your refund. If you paid by credit card, a refund credit will be issued to the credit card you used. All other methods of payment will be refunded by check and mailed to the address on file with our college's Admissions & Records Office. You can expect refunds by mid-April.

Cancelled Classes and Refunds

We know that not all classes have been transitioned to online or remote instruction. If you are not sure if your class is continuing, you should contact your instructor ASAP. For classes that are not continuing online or remotely, we understand students have questions about refunds, and we are working with state officials on what we are and are not allowed to do. We will communicate information as soon as we have more details.

Commencement/Cultural Celebrations

Unfortunately, we are canceling all commencement ceremonies and cultural celebrations for this spring. We know that these celebrations are vital for students to celebrate their amazing accomplishments and that they play a big role in our colleges' effort to build a culture centered on student success. Unfortunately, we have no reason to believe that this situation will be resolved by May. We are exploring opportunities for alternative celebrations and will communicate those if or when they are scheduled.

Spring Break

Spring Break will continue as normal - no classes will be held the week of April 6-12. However, students can still access online materials on Canvas. Talk to your instructor(s) for more information. Student services will be available during this time. Please Note: No services will be available Friday, April 10.

Summer Classes

Since we don't know when things will be better, all classes will be held online-only for the Summer 2020 term. Summer schedules will be online April 13 and priority registration will begin April 20.

Additional Information

We continue to update information you may need on our website's student online resources page. Please check this page often for information on questions you may have. We are also updating our FAQ page regularly to help answer concerns or issues.

Again, thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Please take care of yourself and your family. The Los Rios Colleges will continue to support you throughout this crisis.

Update: March 17, 2020 at 11:30 am

Last week, we announced the suspension of all face-to-face classes and face-to-face student interactions, and that beginning on Wednesday, March 18, all Los Rios facilities will be closed, and the district will begin 100% remote operations including moving all classes and student services online until further notice.

This was a historic decision for our district, and one that was not taken lightly. We sincerely appreciate the extraordinary amount of hard work and creativity throughout our organization as we make amazing progress towards a goal that seemed impossible just days ago. It should go without saying that any directive from state or local authorities in the coming hours, days or weeks that shifts or heightens our level of response may require a change to any of these decisions.

Some urgent updates (please read through to the bottom of this email to ensure you see critical information):

Direct services for students

Across our district, we are doing everything we can to continue the most critical services that our students need, with the understanding that we will not be able to continue everything. Many of our traditional on-campus services will be moving to a remote modality (via video, telephone, email, and Canvas). We have created a central website with a list of online services (this page will be updated as information becomes available): losrios.edu/onlineservices.

Labs and other facility-dependent classes

Beginning Wednesday, March 18, any class that cannot be converted to online or remote will cease on-campus delivery. We are encouraging faculty to do everything possible to continue even a portion of instruction in an online or remote environment, so that those classes do not have to be cancelled. Professors will contact their students for specific messaging.

We are committed to doing everything possible to support students in circumstances where specific classes are not available online, and will do everything within legal bounds to ensure they are not harmed by this transition.

Statewide Isolation for Employees/Students Over 65

On Sunday, Governor Newsom called for the home isolation of everyone in the state over age 65. We strongly encourage our employees and students who are over age 65 to comply with the Governor's directive and begin working from home as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are updating the Coronavirus website hour-by-hour with new FAQs and information and encourage all students, faculty and staff to bookmark this page for easy access. The website also includes a growing list of resources for students and employees to make this transition as smooth as possible.

Temporary Classified and Student Employees

There will be no immediate change in the current employment status of temporary and student employees, and college and district departments can continue to schedule those individuals as necessary to support students, faculty and staff as we make the transition.

Facebook Live Q&A

To call this situation dynamic is a dramatic understatement. In an effort to share updated information and answer outstanding questions to the best of our ability, we will be hosting a Facebook Live event today, Tuesday, March 17, at 2:00pm. We will be live on the district's Facebook page and encourage any students, faculty or staff to participate.

Next Steps and Self Care

You can expect email updates from district and college leadership for the coming day(s) or week(s). One of the hardest things about this situation is the uncertainty about how long it will last. In his guidance to colleges and districts on March 15, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley indicated that colleges should be planning for this crisis to last through June. While we all certainly hope this is not the case, we should prepare for a longer disruption of services.

As we transition to remote operations, the health and well-being of our students, employees, and community remains our number one priority. Please make sure you take care of your own health and that of your family during these extraordinary times.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Update: March 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm

Effective Friday, March 13, Los Rios is suspending all face-to-face classes and face-to-face student interactions. Beginning on Wednesday, March 18, all Los Rios facilities will be closed, and the district will begin 100% remote operations including moving all classes and student services online until further notice.

This means that starting on Wednesday, March 18 all campus facilities will be closed to all students, faculty, staff, and community members; however instructional, student services, and operational responsibilities will continue online or remotely.

For the days beginning Friday, March 13, and through Tuesday, March 17, faculty and staff may offer some online or remote instruction and services at the discretion of individual faculty and staff. Students should reach out to their professor(s) regarding the status of each specific class(es).

Until March 18, facilities will remain open to all faculty, staff, and employees to plan for this transition. There may be limited access to students for the explicit purpose of distributing any resources to support the transition to online or remote education. The specific availability and scheduled distribution of these resources will be communicated to students directly.

As of today, March 12, 2020, we continue to have zero confirmed cases of students or employees with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Los Rios Community College District. However, the rapidly changing community dynamics, particularly over the past 24 hours, and the lack of adequate testing to verify our communities' health status, have made it clear that we must take proactive steps to ensure the health of students and employees.

This situation is rapidly evolving, so all students, faculty and staff should be prepared for additional critical updates and districtwide alerts. We will continue to provide regular updates, including updated frequently asked questions, on the district coronavirus information and frequently asked questions page.

Update: March 12, 2020 at 9:30 am

Based on Governor Newsom's announcement on March 11 with guidance on small and large gatherings, effective immediately all events that are larger than 250 people or where social distancing of six feet per person is not possible are canceled until further notice. The guidance states that it "does not apply to activities such as attendance at regular school classes, work, or essential services." It does include all athletic events, Harris Center and other performing arts shows, celebratory events and any other non-essential gatherings meeting the above criteria.

As of today, March 12, 2020, we continue to have zero confirmed cases of students or employees with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Los Rios Community College District.

The Los Rios Colleges are taking all appropriate measures and will continue to follow the expert guidance of the California Department of Public Health and county agencies. Your health and safety are our highest priorities. Sacramento County Public Health experts have directed all colleges, as well as K-12 schools, to proceed with regular class and work schedules at this time and the California Department of Public Health has provided clear guidance to higher education institutions for when they should consider temporary closure.

This is a dynamic situation, so we are preparing for any change in direction from public health experts. We know that COVID-19 testing is increasing throughout our region, which could lead to rapid changes to our current status. Our primary goal is to keep our community safe while maintaining as much of our normal class instruction and college operations as possible.

We will continue to provide critical updates via districtwide alerts.

Update: March 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm

As of today, March 10, 2020, we continue to have zero confirmed cases of students or employees with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Los Rios Community College District.

The Los Rios Colleges are taking all appropriate measures and will continue to follow the expert guidance of the California Department of Public Health and county agencies. Your health and safety are our highest priority. Sacramento County Public Health experts have directed all colleges as well as K-12 schools to proceed with regular class and work schedules at this time and the California Department of Public Health has provided clear guidance to higher education institutions for when they should consider temporary closure.

Consistent with this guidance, we are still not canceling classes or suspending operations at this time. However, we are accelerating our efforts to be ready for 100% remote operations in the event that there are confirmed case(s) in our district and health experts recommend immediate action.

All Los Rios colleges are working on a plan for a transition to 100% remote operations. We expect to have a plan in place by March 17. This does not mean your classes will necessarily move to online on March 17. The specific decision to implement this plan would be activated by recommendations by public health experts, but we need to be ready. "100% Remote Operations" means that all campus facilities would be closed but instruction, student services, and college administrative services would continue online.

Some Classes and Services Moving Online Immediately

Effective immediately, faculty or staff will begin to transition some classes and direct services to students online. If you have questions about your class(es), you should connect with your professor(s) to get clarity regarding the specific approach for that class.

To be clear, we are not moving all classes and services online at this time. For now, we are planning for that future possibility with the understanding that any change to our status could come very quickly.

Campus Events and Athletics

We are not currently requiring the cancellation of on-campus events, but we do have an interest in minimizing unnecessary exposure to and between members of our community. Some events that can be reasonably moved to a later date may be rescheduled or possibly canceled, and we encourage you to contact the event organizer if there are questions about specific events.

Athletic events will continue as scheduled. Our college athletic departments have worked with their counterparts around the state on a plan for mitigation and modification if necessary.

What You Should Do Now

Now is the time to consider your own readiness for participating in online classes if we must make that transition. Some factors to consider:

Canvas – Are you familiar with, or have you used, Canvas (the district Learning Management System)? If you have not, or if it has been a while, then now is the time to get more familiar with this tool, as it is likely to be where most online instruction would take place. More information on getting started with Canvas.

Available technology – We recognize that not all students have ready access to the technology needed (including computers and high-speed internet access) to participate in online classes. We are asking faculty and staff to be as flexible as possible during these circumstances. Remember that, in most cases, you can access all the tools necessary to take online classes (including Canvas) on your smartphone or mobile device.

This is a dynamic situation, so we are preparing for any change in the direction from public health experts. We know that COVID-19 testing is increasing throughout our region, which could lead to rapid changes to our current status. Our primary goal is to keep our community safe while maintaining as much of our normal class instruction and college operations as possible.

We will continue to provide critical updates via districtwide alerts.

Update: March 9, 2020 at 4:00 pm

As of today, March 9, 2020, we continue to have zero confirmed cases of students or employees with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Los Rios Community College District.

The Los Rios Colleges are taking all appropriate measures and will continue to follow the expert guidance of the California Department of Public Health and county agencies. Sacramento County Public Health experts have directed all colleges as well as K-12 schools to proceed with regular class and work schedules at this time and the California Department of Public Health has provided clear guidance to higher education institutions for when they should consider temporary closure. Consistent with this guidance, we are not canceling classes or suspending operations at this time.

This is a dynamic situation, so we are preparing for any change in the direction from public health experts. We know that COVID-19 testing is increasing throughout our region, which could lead to rapid changes to our current status. Our primary goal is to keep our community safe while maintaining as much of our normal class instruction and college operations as possible. We know in many cases our students are counting on the completion of their classes to stay on track towards their academic goals including graduation. We also know that students and members of our community are concerned about your well-being as well as that of your friends and family.

For these reasons, faculty and staff have been encouraged to begin planning to transition instruction and direct services for students to an online environment. We recognize that not all courses and services can be effectively delivered online, and students will need to connect with each of their professors to get clarity regarding the specific approach for that class.

We also recognize that not all students have access to the technology needed (including computers and high-speed internet access) to participate in online classes. All students may continue to utilize on-campus computer labs to complete their coursework. We also encourage you to research and seek out local community resources that might be available. We are asking faculty and staff to be as flexible as possible during these circumstances.

Please note that we are not moving classes online at this time. To be clear, all classes (including in-person classes) are continuing as normal for now. At this point, we are planning for that future possibility with the understanding that any change to our status could come very quickly. We will continue to provide critical updates via districtwide alerts.

Update: March 8, 2020 at 12:30 pm

The health and safety of Los Rios Community College District's students, faculty, and staff is our top priority. As of today, March 8, 2020, we continue to have zero confirmed cases of students or employees with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Los Rios Community College District.

The Los Rios Colleges are taking all appropriate measures and will continue to follow the expert guidance of the California Department of Public Health and county agencies. Sacramento County Public Health experts have directed all colleges as well as K-12 schools to proceed with regular class and work schedules at this time and the California Department of Public Health has provided clear guidance to higher education institutions for when they should consider temporary closure. Consistent with this guidance,we are not canceling classes or suspending operations at this time.

We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to provide updates to our campus community via email when any new relevant information warrants a change in our response to this issue. Urgent information, should the situation worsen or if there is a known risk to the campus, will be provided through Los Rios Alert to quickly reach students, faculty and staff.

Difference Between Exposure and Infection

Please note the important distinction between exposure, where an individual may have been in direct contact with someone who is infected, and infection, where an individual has been confirmed by testing to have contracted the virus. At a time of heightened concern and anxiety, it is very important that we choose our words carefully.

Closures in Our Region

Some educational institutions and other organizations in our region have made the decision to close for a period of time and we understand that these closures may impact student, faculty or staff attendance.

Any students affected by regional closures should work with their professors on the appropriate course of action. We are asking that faculty and staff be as flexible as possible with students who may need to miss class as a result of the impacts of the closures in our region.

Employees should follow regular policies and procedures regarding employee leave and supervisors should also be as flexible as possible in making any reasonable accommodations.

Steps to Limit Exposure

Out of an abundance of caution, and consistent with best practices provided by public health experts, we are taking the following measures to help mitigate exposure to students, faculty, and staff:

All non-essential public events should be temporarily canceled. This does not include officially sanctioned athletic events at this time or any other event critical to the student experience, however, events that are purely celebratory in nature or that can easily be rescheduled for a later date should be temporarily canceled.

Effective immediately, we are limiting all out of state travel to avoid unnecessary risk.

Custodial Practices

All college custodial teams continue to follow best-practice guidelines and take extra steps to deep clean our campuses, particularly "high-touch" points such as doorknobs, railings, door handles, bathroom push doors, and light switches. Areas where known exposed students may have been have received additional cleaning as well. Custodial staff is also utilizing higher-strength disinfectant agents on hard surfaces and every other cleaning tool and technology at our disposal.

Our Values and Commitment to Inclusion

Please continue to pay special attention to any instances of stereotyping, harassment, and bullying directed at persons perceived to be of Chinese American or, more generally, Asian descent, including students. Ethnic harassment or bullying exacerbates hatred, harms students, and is never justified. We reaffirm our commitment that all students should be able to study and learn in an environment that is healthy, safe, and free from bias or discrimination.

Additional Resources

Los Rios continues to update our information and frequently asked questions (FAQ) page to address some of the public health, operational, and academic questions that have come forward. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Sacramento County Department of Health Services both have additional information about coronavirus that may be useful in learning about any risk to the health of our community. We remain in close contact with constituent leaders to ensure that there is a broad understanding of the complexities of this dynamic situation.

Students, faculty, or staff who have any questions about impacts to the colleges should contact their health center.

Update: March 5, 2020 at 9:30 am

The health and safety of Los Rios Community College District's students, faculty, and staff continue to be our top priority. As an update to our last communication on Friday, February 28, we continue to have zero confirmed cases of students or employees with the coronavirus at Los Rios Community College District and in the Los Rios Community College District.

Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to help the state better prepare for and contain the spread of coronavirus by allowing the state to access emergency funding and lifting restrictions that could hinder health experts. The Los Rios colleges are taking all appropriate measures and will continue to follow the expert guidance of the California Department of Public Health and county agencies. Sacramento County Public Health experts have directed all colleges as well as K-12 schools to proceed with regular class and work schedules at this time. We currently do not plan to cancel classes or suspend operations.

We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to provide updates to our campus community via email when any new relevant information warrants a change in our response to this issue. Urgent information should the situation worsen or if there is a known risk to the campus, will be provided through Los Rios Alert to quickly reach students, faculty, and staff.

All college custodial teams are following best-practice guidelines and taking extra steps to deep clean our campuses, particularly "high-touch" points such as door knobs, railings, door handles, bathroom push doors, and light switches. Areas where known exposed students may have been have received additional cleaning as well. Custodial staff are also utilizing higher-strength disinfectant agents on hard surfaces and every other cleaning tool and technology at our disposal.

A recent development that is of particular concern to Los Rios is the increasing number of news reports regarding stereotyping, harassment, and bullying directed at persons perceived to be of Chinese American or, more generally, Asian descent, including students. Ethnic harassment or bullying exacerbates hatred, harms students, and is never justified. We reaffirm our commitment that all students should be able to study and learn in an environment that is healthy, safe, and free from bias or discrimination.

Los Rios continues to update our information and frequently asked questions (FAQ) page to address some of the public health, operational, and academic questions that have come forward. The Sacramento County Department of Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both have additional information about coronavirus that may be useful in learning about any risk to the health of our community.

Students, faculty, or staff who have any questions about impacts to the colleges should contact their health center.

Update: February 28, 2020 at 2:30 pm

A second student from Sacramento City College (SCC) has now reported exposure to an individual who is confirmed to have contracted coronavirus (COVID-19). At this time, we continue to have zero confirmed cases of the virus in the Los Rios Community College District.

Like the other cases in our district, the SCC student's exposure happened while performing their professional medical duties. While this student did return to campus after the exposure, Sacramento County Public Health experts have directed our colleges to take no immediate action and proceed with regular class and work schedules at this time.

This student, as with the other three, has been instructed by county health officials to self-quarantine for a period of 14 days. The student will be self-monitoring and will notify the county if any symptoms arise.

Out of an abundance of caution, all campuses have implemented enhanced cleaning practices in high-traffic areas.

Los Rios continues to update our information and frequently asked questions (FAQ) page to address some of the public health, operational, and academic questions that have come forward.

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both have additional information about coronavirus that may be useful in learning about any risk to the health of our community.

Students and employees who have any questions about impacts to the colleges should contact their campus Health Center.

Update: February 27, 2020 at 5:45 pm

A student from Sacramento City College (SCC) has reported exposure to an individual who is believed to have contracted coronavirus (COVID-19). County health experts have indicated that there are no indications at this time that members of the campus communities are at risk of potential exposure to the virus.

Like the other cases in our district, the SCC student's exposure happened while performing their professional medical duties. However, unlike the other cases in the district, this student did not return to campus after the exposure. Sacramento County Public Health experts have directed our colleges to take no immediate action and proceed with regular class and work schedules at this time.

Out of an abundance of caution, this student, as with the other two, has been instructed by county health officials to self-quarantine for a period of 14 days. The student will be self-monitoring and will notify the county if any symptoms arise.

Los Rios has created an information and frequently asked questions (FAQ) page to address some of the public health, operational, and academic questions that have come forward.

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both have additional information about coronavirus that may be useful in learning about any risk to the health of our community.

Students and employees who have any questions about impacts to the colleges should contact their campus Health Center.

Update: February 27, 2020 at 11:30 am

Both American River College (ARC) and Cosumnes River College (CRC) have learned that one student from each college – both who work as medical professionals – were exposed off campus to an individual who has since tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) and is being treated in Sacramento County. County health experts have indicated that there are no indications at this time that members of the campus communities are at risk of potential exposure to the virus.

The exposure to the two students happened last week while performing their professional duties. While both students did return to campus after the exposure, Sacramento County Public Health experts have directed both colleges to take no immediate action and proceed with regular class and work schedules at this time.

Out of an abundance of caution, these two students have been instructed by county health officials to self-quarantine for a period of 14 days. The students will be self-monitoring and will notify the county if any symptoms arise.

The colleges and district are in close contact with county health experts on this issue and are prepared to continue to follow their expert direction regarding appropriate next steps. More information will be forthcoming as this situation evolves.

If anyone has any questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19), then they should visit the Sacramento County Department of Health Services website for more information and effective preventive measures for the spread of respiratory viruses. Students, faculty, or staff who have any questions about impacts to the colleges should contact their campus Health Center.