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OHIO (WJW) — Several Ohio colleges are taking action to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Gov. DeWine on Tuesday recommended colleges around the state go to online courses.

The following colleges are stopping face-to-face instruction for a time:

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON:

President Gary Miller released the following to members of the University of Akron community:

“The University of Akron is stopping face-to-face instruction effective at 5:00 PM today. No classes will be held the rest of this week or next week to allow faculty time to develop their plans for migrating their courses to on-line instruction when the University returns from spring break on March 30.

We’re convinced we can offer a quality online experience for students but believe that it is prudent to have the time to properly prepare that coursework. Not holding classes between now and March 30th, when spring break concludes, will give the faculty and staff the needed time to be prepared and make sure students have the ability to access online offerings.

In addition, the University is canceling all large events previously scheduled on campus from now until at least April 20. Residence halls will remain open. Anyone who has traveled abroad or to areas of the United States where there has been a significant COVID-19 outbreak is asked to notify University Health Services.

This situation continues to evolve and change, and we are staying current with developments so we can plan and act appropriately to protect our community to the greatest extent possible.

We recognize that these actions will cause disruption in planned routines and activities. However, this is an extraordinary situation requiring us to adapt and operate in novel ways.

Thank you for your cooperation during this challenging time.”

NOTE: Akron Public Schools STEM High School and Akron Early College High School will be closed Wednesday, March 11. (Both schools are located on UA campus. ) Online learning will be maintained through Friday, March 20 for the start of spring break.

BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY:

“We will cease face-to-face classes immediately and begin remote instruction on March 23, 2020. As the Governor stated today the goal is to decrease the number of instances that require our community members to gather in groups. During this Modified Spring Semester Schedule, overall operations of the University will continue. Faculty may continue to use their offices and labs. All campus services will remain accessible to serve students, including the library, health and counseling services, dining services, residence halls, rehearsal and athletic facilities.”

March 16-20: BW is extending Spring Break for all students to allow faculty and staff to finalize preparation for remote instruction.

BW is extending Spring Break for all students to allow faculty and staff to finalize preparation for remote instruction. March 23 – April 10: Classes will be held via remote instruction.

Classes will be held via remote instruction. April 13: Face-to-face classes will resume.

CASE WESTERN RESERVE:

The university posted the following to its website:

“The health of our campus community requires that we move to remote delivery of education for nearly all of our programs. The single exception involves those students participating in clinical activities as part of their academic preparation; in those instances, the deans of the respective schools will provide direct guidance regarding which clinical experiences will continue.

To allow faculty time to prepare for this transition, all classes (on- and off-campus) are canceled Monday and Tuesday (March 16-17).

Remote education will commence Wednesday, March 18. As of this writing, we plan to continue this approach through Monday, April 6. In between, we will closely monitor COVID-19 developments within our region and nationwide, and will communicate any changes to that end date as quickly as possible.”

KENT STATE:

The following was posted on Kent’s website:

In an effort to progressively activate precautionary measures to slow transmission of the virus and consistent with recommendations from state health authorities to limit large gatherings and practice social distancing, Kent State is taking the following preventative and proactive actions:

March 10 at 4:25 p.m. (evening classes)-March 15: Face-to-face classes will cease for all of Kent State’s Ohio campus locations.

Face-to-face classes will cease for all of Kent State’s Ohio campus locations. March 16-20: All classes will begin remote instruction.

All classes will begin remote instruction. March 23-29: Spring break will occur as scheduled.

Spring break will occur as scheduled. March 30-April 10: Classes will be held via remote instruction.

Classes will be held via remote instruction. April 13: Face-to-face classes will resume.

These changes also affect Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, but clinical rotations will continue.

JOHN CARROLL:

John Carroll University said it’s following the recommendation of the governor and transitioning to online classes.

The following decisions have been made, according to the university:

Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11, all in-person, face-to-face classes are suspended through and including Monday, April 13.

To give our faculty and staff time to prepare for the transition to online learning, we are also cancelling all classes on Wednesday, March 11, Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13.

Beginning Monday, March 16, all classes will resume online until at least Monday, April 13.

until at least Monday, April 13. Information related to laboratory and performance classes will be provided in the coming days.

Our goal with these measures is to proactively limit the potential transmission of the virus in our community. Certainly, these decisions will be disruptive, but they have been made with the health and wellbeing of our campus community in mind. We realize that there will be significant questions from students, faculty, and staff about logistics related to this decision.

For Students:

During this time, campus will remain open, but residential students are strongly encouraged to return to their permanent address. Our Residence Life staff will issue a follow-up communication to residential students LATER TODAY with additional details.

with additional details. At this time, students who cannot make arrangements to return home in the immediate future will be permitted to stay in the residence halls. Please follow the instructions in the supplemental email from Residence Life.

Dining services remain open at this time, but the hours are subject to change. Additional information will be communicated.

Students who ultimately remain on campus should practice social distancing and intentional hygiene measures.

For Staff:

The University remains open and staff is expected to report to campus. Staff with specific questions or extenuating circumstances should contact their supervisor.

Human Resources will issue a follow-up communication to staff members with more clarity in the coming days.

For Faculty:

Faculty members are permitted to use their offices and classrooms to deliver the virtual classroom experience.

Faculty have received outreach from ITS with information and resources regarding the online delivery of classes. Those who still have questions should contact helpdesk@jcu.edu.

Further updates for faculty will be forthcoming, coordinated through the Academic Continuity Working Group.

For all JCU Community Members:

If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 (a fever of 100.4 or higher, respiratory issues like cough or shortness of breath) or you have been in direct contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19, please do not come to campus. Instead, call your healthcare provider and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health at 216-201-2000, and follow the CDC guidelines for self-quarantining. Students may also contact the Student Health and Wellness Center at 216-397-4349.

To reiterate, if you are experiencing any other cold or flu-like symptoms, please do not come to campus.

Following the recommendation of @GovMikeDeWine, and out of an abundance of care for our community, we are taking steps to combat the spread of Coronavirus. This includes a transition to online classes. Full information: https://t.co/yU4KJVrbos pic.twitter.com/EdRv8dtAmt — John Carroll University (@JohnCarrollU) March 10, 2020

LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

“In response to the coronavirus, COVID-19, all in-person classes will be postponed from 7 a.m., Wed., March 11-Sat., March 14. Online courses will continue. Spring Break will be March 15-24. In-person classes will resume March 25, with alternate delivery. “

In response to the coronavirus, COVID-19, all in-person classes will be postponed from 7 a.m., Wed., March 11-Sat., March 14. Online courses will continue.

Spring Break will be March 15-24.

In-person classes will resume March 25, with alternate delivery. https://t.co/SeLL1Uw8YF — LCCC (@lorainccc) March 10, 2020

OHIO STATE:

Ohio State on Monday night said they would stop face-to-face instruction until at least March 30.

OSU President Michael Drake the university will be suspending face-to-face instruction in lectures, discussion sections, seminars and other similar classroom settings. The school will move to virtual instruction effective immediately. Students can complete classes virtually from campus or at their permanent residences.

OHIO UNIVERSITY

We have suspended in-person instruction on all campuses and locations and are moving to a virtual instruction environment, effective immediately and through at least Monday, March 30, 2020. We will reevaluate these measures on an ongoing basis and share updates or modifications as more information becomes available. Further communications are forthcoming regarding individual classes and support strategies.

All students who traveled home over spring break are encouraged to stay at home, and those who were traveling over spring break are also asked not to return to campus during this timeframe. Students who live in residence halls on-campus are not to return to campus after spring break unless they request and receive prior authorization by contacting housing@ohio.edu or 740-593-4090.

If individuals have an immediate need to return to campus to retrieve essential items from their residence hall, they are asked to contact housing@ohio.edu or call 740-593-4090 for assistance.

WALSH UNIVERSITY

Effective immediately, we are suspending the in-person, face-to-face modality of instruction through and including Friday, March 27.



Game plan for the rest of this week:

Wednesday (March 11) and Thursday (March 12): (All and only) in-person, face-to-face classes are suspended for two days to give Cav Nation the time necessary to prepare for a transition to online and remote learning.

Friday (March 13): All classes will resume either online or remotely.

Additionally, effective Wednesday, March 11 through Friday, March 27:

The University will remain open. Cav Nation employees will report, as usual, for work.

All residential halls, dining services, student services, and club and intramural activities will remain open and active for Cav Nation students.

Faculty will be available, as usual, for on-campus advising and assistance.

All public campus events are canceled, including Holy Mass.

All athletic practices and contests will continue following NCAA and G-MAC guidelines. Indoor athletic contests are closed to any spectators.

Students will be provided additional information and announcements regarding class instruction from their individual instructors through the Walsh University email system.

URSULINE COLLEGE

Classes are canceled March 16 and 17. Classes will resume in an online format March 18.



YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY

To help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on campus and to continue the important work of the university, especially our duty to ensure the success of our students, we are taking the following steps:

Spring Break will be extended an additional week for all students, through March 22. There will be no classes on campus. Students should not come to campus.

through March 22. There will be no classes on campus. Students should not come to campus. Employees – faculty, staff and administration – should report to work as usual; the university will provide guidance related to social distancing and enhanced preventative public health and hygiene. (More detailed information for employees will be available soon.)

the university will provide guidance related to social distancing and enhanced preventative public health and hygiene. (More detailed information for employees will be available soon.) During this additional week of Spring Break, the university will finalize plans to initiate alternative instructional delivery methods that will allow most students to continue their education without coming to campus during the coronavirus outbreak. This step is in line with recommendations by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. (More detailed information will be available soon.)

that will allow most students to continue their education without coming to campus during the coronavirus outbreak. This step is in line with recommendations by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. (More detailed information will be available soon.) All large, indoor campus events and gatherings are canceled through March 30.

through March 30. All university-sponsored travel, domestic as well as international, is suspended until further notice, unless deemed mission critical and approved by a vice president or associate vice president. The university is in contact with those students and faculty now on study abroad trips and will work for their safe return.

unless deemed mission critical and approved by a vice president or associate vice president. The university is in contact with those students and faculty now on study abroad trips and will work for their safe return. The university has plans in place to address the needs of students residing on campus. Students are strongly encouraged to remain home or in their apartments and to practice appropriate social distancing and enhanced preventative public health and hygiene measures. (More detailed information will be available soon.)