Latest Update on CBU Coronavirus Developments
3/5/2020 12:17:00 PM | General
Coronavirus update: 5/28/2020:
CBU to resume some classroom instruction for 2020 Summer Session 2
California Baptist University plans to resume limited face-to-face classroom instruction for the 2020 Summer Session 2, officials announced today.
The notice from the CBU Executive Council comes after the university transitioned all academic programs to remote instruction and shifted many employees to working from home during the spring 2020 semester. That unprecedented move followed an order by the Riverside County Public Health Officer to close all schools, colleges and universities in the county in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The closure order for colleges and universities was rescinded May 9, 2020, permitting CBU to schedule a limited number of in-person classes for Summer Session 2 starting June 29.
CBU plans to reopen student housing and continue face-to-face instruction for the fall semester. A university task force is developing plans and recommendations to welcome students for classroom instruction during Summer Session 2 as well as for the fall terms.
"Our top priority is to provide a safe environment for students and employees as they return to campus," said Kent Dacus, CBU vice president for enrollment and student services.
"Students are looking forward to a vibrant campus experience and we look forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students," Dacus said.
Coronavirus update: 5/28/2020:
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES
We are excited to announce that California Baptist University will begin welcoming students back to campus to attend the second term of the summer semester in face to face classroom instruction which begins June 29.
We are also excited to welcome back employees that have been working remotely. It is anticipated that offices will be open June 8 and moving toward full capacity to support the return of students and resumption of face to face instruction.
As restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic are being relaxed, places of employment across California are opening operations almost daily. CBU recognizes the special service of employees who continued working on campus since March, covering essential duties and responsibilities during the closure.
Offices have been cleaned, hand sanitizing stations, individual hand sanitizers and employee face covers have been ordered, and additional cleaning products will be available for personal workspaces. We are asking that employees respect others by maintaining appropriate social distancing. Additionally, we ask that all employees use a face covering in common spaces and when interacting with others.
As CBU moves to resume full capacity operations on campus, supervisors will continue to provide guidance concerning duties, responsibilities and work location.
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