Update
4/16/2020
Dear Tunxis Students,
I am writing today on behalf of CSCU President Mark Ojakian to provide you with an update on the community colleges’ plan for the summer session. As you know, while there have been some encouraging signs that social distancing has slowed the spread of the virus, the COVID-19 outbreak in Connecticut continues to disrupt our daily lives and threaten the health of individuals and communities. While I know we all desire a return to normalcy, it is clear that the re-opening of our campuses will need to be a well thought out and deliberative process in line with the state’s recovery framework.
To that end, upcoming summer classes will be offered only in an online format until at least August 1. There will be very limited on campus exceptions for students in immediately critical non-credit and credit workforce programs – such as CNA, Paramedic, Nursing, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Respiratory Care, Radiologic Technologists, Advanced Manufacturing and Electro-Mechanical courses – which could begin as early as July 2020.
Some on-campus courses with required hands-on components may be scheduled after August 1. The lecture portion of courses will be scheduled online prior to August 1, with the hands-on component scheduled starting August 1. If the pandemic prevents the colleges from being opened by August 1, we are exploring options for the hands-on portion to be offered in condensed sessions at the start of the fall semester. Additionally, the number of students allowed in a laboratory classroom may be limited by social distancing guidelines. Again, this is subject to change and dependent upon the status of COVID-19 pandemic.
As always, I will continue to update the campus, share news, and continue to disseminate other information in a timely manner, especially if it impacts our campus, students, and region. Until then, as you continue to complete your studies from home, please take care of yourselves, your families, and each other.
Sincerely,
Dr. Darryl Reome
Campus CEO
Tunxis Community College