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CLIFTON FORGE — Dabney S. Lancaster Community College has taken several steps to combat the Coronavirus.
Dr. John Rainone, president of DSLCC, issued the college’s plan of action Friday morning.
“The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetime,” Dr. Rainone said. “Our priority is the health and well-being of our students, staff and faculty as we respond to this evolving threat to our campus and community.
“Out of an abundance of caution and to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19, its spread, and the potential strain on area hospitals and clinics, DSLCC is taking the following actions,” Dr. Rainone added.
• No classes will be held on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17. All locations will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• All classes will resume through virtual or alternative delivery starting on Wednesday, March 18, and continue until at least Friday, April 3. This includes the Jackson River Governor’s School program. The sites for nursing clinical will continue to meet and any changes will be the decision of each individual site.
• If there is a decision to continue with remote learning beyond April 4, DSLCC will advise the college community by March 30.
• Students should check Canvas or contact their professors for class information. Students are expected to check their DSLCC email accounts regularly for updates.
• All faculty and staff are expected to report to work on Monday, March 16, unless otherwise on approved leave.
• Per the governor’s orders, “all non-essential out-of-state travel by state employees is prohibited for the next 30 days, with exceptions in areas bordering other states.”
• All college events and activities are cancelled through Monday, April 6. No community events will take place on campus during this time.
• Starting on March 20, the main campus and the Rockbridge Regional Center will be closing on the following Fridays for deep cleaning and sanitation (March 20, March 27 and April 3). All faculty/staff will be asked to work remotely or flex their schedules during the week. No faculty, staff, or students will be allowed on campus on these Fridays.
• College Services at all locations will remain open (Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). Tutoring will be available in the library during the day or available 24/7 through Tutor.com where you can access from your course in Canvas. The Cubby Closet (food pantry) support will also be available. College Services are also accessible online via MyDabney and Navigate.
• The college library and computer labs will be available for students who require computer and internet access until 5:30 p.m.
“This situation is fluid,” added Dr. Rainone. “College administration is actively monitoring conditions for further developments and responding accordingly. DSLCC will provide additional updates at www.dslcc.edu and/or through the DSLCC’s Emergency Alert System.”
Consistent with CDC guidelines, students, faculty and staff returning from travel to any country for which the CDC has issued a Level 2 or 3 Travel Warning related to COVID-19 should self-quarantine for 14 days.
For more information about COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
“We value your safety and health and I understand this may be a stressful time,” Dr. Rainone concluded. “I am sorry for that and want you to know DSLCC cares about your well-being and the well-being of our community in this uncertain time.”
Dr. John Rainone, president of DSLCC, issued the college’s plan of action Friday morning.
“The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetime,”Dr. Rainone said. “Our priority is the health and well-being of our students, staff and faculty as we respond to this evolving threat to our campus and community.
“Out of an abundance of caution and to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19, its spread, and the potential strain on area hospitals and clinics, DSLCC is taking the following actions,” Dr. Rainone added.
• No classes will be held on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17. All locations will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• All classes will resume through virtual or alternative delivery starting on Wednesday, March 18, and continue until at least Friday, April 3. This includes the Jackson River Governor’s School program. The sites for nursing clinical will continue to meet and any changes will be the decision of each individual site.
• If there is a decision to continue with remote learning beyond April 4, DSLCC will advise the college community by March 30.
• Students should check Canvas or contact their professors for class information. Students are expected to check their DSLCC email accounts regularly for updates.
• All faculty and staff are expected to report to work on Monday, March 16, unless otherwise on approved leave.
• Per the governor’s orders, “all non-essential out-of-state travel by state employees is prohibited for the next 30 days, with exceptions in areas bordering other states.”
• All college events and activities are cancelled through Monday, April 6. No community events will take place on campus during this time.
• Starting on March 20, the main campus and the Rockbridge Regional Center will be closing on the following Fridays for deep cleaning and sanitation (March 20, March 27 and April 3). All faculty/staff will be asked to work remotely or flex their schedules during the week. No faculty, staff, or students will be allowed on campus on these Fridays.
• College Services at all locations will remain open (Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). Tutoring will be available in the library during the day or available 24/7 through Tutor.com where you can access from your course in Canvas. The Cubby Closet (food pantry) support will also be available. College Services are also accessible online via MyDabney and Navigate.
• The college library and computer labs will be available for students who require computer and internet access until 5:30 p.m.
“This situation is fluid,” added Dr. Rainone. “College administration is actively monitoring conditions for further developments and responding accordingly. DSLCC will provide additional updates at www.dslcc.edu and/or through the DSLCC’s Emergency Alert System.”
Consistent with CDC guidelines, students, faculty and staff returning from travel to any country for which the CDC has issued a Level 2 or 3 Travel Warning related to COVID-19 should self-quarantine for 14 days.
For more information about COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
“We value your safety and health and I understand this may be a stressful time,” Dr. Rainone concluded. “I am sorry for that and want you to know DSLCC cares about your well-being and the well-being of our community in this uncertain time.”
