The spread of the COVID-19 (commonly
referred to as the coronavirus) is causing may colleges to cancel classes and
many are moving to the online delivery method to continue classes. BRCC faculty
are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the Canvas LMS which can provide
an online learning environment in the event that the situation worsens and
potentially spreads to Louisiana. There will be a professional development
webinar provided the OLC today at 1:00 pm. You can register to participate here. In addition, the OLC
has a Continuity Planning and Emergency Preparedness resource page with tips to
help you turn your face-to-face class into a hybrid. The BRCC Chancellor's
Office has released the following guidelines to be used by all staff, students,
and faculty.
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-Stay home if you are exhibiting any
of the following symptoms:
o
Fever
o
Cough
o
Shortness of breath
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-Seek medical attention.
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If you are experiencing
any symptoms, contact your instructors and the Dean of Students at dos@mybrcc.edu or
submit a report in BRCC Cares (Request for Assistance Link).
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Any student that is
absent and has exhibited the symptoms above must provide medical clearance to
the Dean of Students to return to campus.
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Accommodations (e.g.,
extended due dates, electronic submission of assignments, videos of instructor
lectures posted to Canvas, ect.), when possible, will be made for individuals
who may be temporarily unable to attend class due to restrictions placed on
them related to possible exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Please communicate
electronically with your instructors regarding all course related
matters.
