College Guidance on Governor Polis’ “Stay at Home” Order

March 27, 2020 By cmctestgenesis

College Guidance on Governor Polis’ “Stay at Home” Order

March 27, 2020

URGENT MEMORANDUM

TO: College Council & CMC Community
FROM: Matt Gianneschi, Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff
DATE: March 26, 2020
RE: Revised College Response to Colorado “Stay at Home” Order

Background

On March 25, 2020, Governor Jared Polis announced the implementation of an emergency “Stay at Home” Order (Public Health Order 20-24) for all Colorado residents. The order is in effect from 6:00a on Thursday, March 26, 2020 to 11:59p on April 11, 2020.

On the morning of March 26, 2020, Governor Polis issued Amended Public Health Order 20-24, which includes language specifically intended to accommodate the unique circumstances related to the delivery of instruction in an online/remote format. The new language, found in section 13 of the order, permits limited physical presence for specific “critical businesses,” as follows:

Postsecondary institutions, including private and public colleges and universities, for the purpose of facilitating distance learning or performing essential functions, provided that Social Distancing Requirements are observed, such as security, medical and mental health services, housing, food services, and critical research.

In response to this new section 13, Colorado Mountain College directs all employees to comply with the order by performing work from home except for those instances where physical presence in a college facility is necessary to facilitate distance learning or perform essential functions.

Essential Functions at Colorado Mountain College

The College declares the following as the college’s “essential functions” so long as the specific activities or work performed while physically present on a campus facility cannot be performed remotely but are necessary and are limited to the minimum basic operations needed to perform one or more of the following essential functions:

The delivery of distance learning, including accessibility to computing services (computer equipment and broadband internet), instructional delivery, and technology support.
Providing housing and food service to students residing in any of the college’s residence halls, including residential advisors, food service staff, and supervisors of residential facilities and staff.
Building maintenance and cleaning, building and personnel safety, including maintenance and custodial personnel, supervisors of maintenance personnel, and managing supervisors of campuses or campus sites.
Managing college financial and critical personnel services, including payroll and benefits, employment management, contracts and legal services, and banking and accounting administration.
IT support and computer services to support distance learning and the essential functions listed above.

Active enrolled students are permitted to enter campus facilities solely for the purpose of accessing computers or internet needed to participate distance learning. However, the college may limit student access to particular times and locations. All students must follow social distancing requirements at all times.

Positions Eligible for Accessing College Facilities

Colorado Mountain College requires full compliance with the Governor’s “Stay at Home” order, but authorizes the following positions to enter Colorado Mountain College buildings during the effective period of the Governor’s order provided all individuals maintain strict compliance with

Social Distancing Requirements and limit their time in college facilities to only that needed to complete tasks that cannot be performed remotely:

List A: Positions that May Access College Facilities Without Additional Approval from the President’s Office

Residence hall staff and managers of residential facilities (including Associate Deans of Student Affairs, Dean of Student Affairs, and the Vice President of Student Affairs)
Food service staff needed to provide meals to residents in campus residential facilities
Custodians, building maintenance staff and their supervisors (including campus Vice Presidents, site directors, and the college Director of Facilities)
Skilled tradespeople (i.e., electricians and plumbers)
Information technology staff who work on communications networks and equipment and/or who support essential college functions
Individuals involved in the care of animals and livestock
Individuals involved in child care services (if operating)
Faculty members assigned to courses in the current term. Faculty may access the college only during days and times when they are scheduled to teach if teaching remotely is not feasible from home or to use college equipment in order to prepare online lessons and lectures
The College President and the Chief Operating Officer

List B: Positions that Must Receive Approval from the President’s Office Prior to Accessing College Facilities

Risk and insurance managers
Individuals involved in the manufacturing of “critical equipment” (i.e., the production of personal protection equipment)
Individuals involved in payroll, benefits, employment, legal and contract services, and institutional accounting services
Individuals involved in internal mail and shipping services
Individuals involved in student services necessary for preserving distance education.
Academic administrators (deans, associate deans and assistant deans) supervising instructors assigned to courses in the current term

Except for emergencies, and subject to future interpretations from the state, no other college personnel are permitted to enter college facilities during between March 26 – April 11, 2020.

Except for the positions designated above, college personnel shall perform their work remotely or use available leave during the “stay at home” order. Positions not designated above that cannot be performed remotely will be handled by the college on a case-by-case basis by way of the Department of Human Resources.

Authorization Process

Employees whose positions are identified on List B above may request access to college facilities from their supervisor. Requests for access to college facilities must explain why tasks that would be performed in a college facility cannot be performed remotely as well as identify the days, times and locations desired.

Campus and functional area vice presidents must review and recommend all requests for access made by qualifying personnel. Requests that are recommended by campus and functional area vice presidents shall be submitted to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff for a final decision. If approved by the COO, the Department of Human Resources will prepare and distribute an authorization letter to the employee and the employee’s supervisor (which may be needed to demonstrate compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order to local and county law enforcement).

CMC Changes Registration Dates

March 24, 2020 By cmctestgenesis

Coronavirus Updates & Information

CMC Changes Registration Dates

March 24, 2020

Due to the rapidly evolving environment around the COVID-19 outbreak, Colorado Mountain College announces the following changes to our registration dates.

Current Students

In alignment with the precautions being taken due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Colorado Mountain College has decided to postpone registration for summer 2020 and fall 2020 until April 15. Postponing registration will allow us to change our advising format to sessions that will be conducted by phone or through virtual meetings. This will allow us to continue to provide students with the best possible service.

If advising is not required, students can self-register through Student Self-Service, starting on April 15. In the meantime, all students can search course offerings and map out their schedules through Student Self-Service.

New Students

Colorado Mountain College is postponing registration for summer 2020 until April 15. Fall registration begins May 11.

A note about the future

Since the onset of COVID-19 in our state, Colorado Mountain College has been working to determine the most reasonable and responsible way to move forward.

Our primary goal is to keep our students, employees, and the public safe and healthy while we continually adjust to changing realities. With that in mind, please be aware that program offerings and educational opportunities may change – and we will do our best to communicate those developments, as soon as we are able.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we all work through this pandemic together.

Frequently Asked Questions about CMC’s response to the coronavirus outbreak

March 20, 2020 By cmctestgenesis

Coronavirus Updates & Information

Frequently Asked Questions about CMC’s response to the coronavirus outbreak

Preguntas Frecuentes sobre la respuesta de la CMC al brote de coronavirus

March 20, 2020

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What is the college doing in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak?

Colorado Mountain College is actively preparing for the possibility of a widespread COVID-19 outbreak in our communities or on campus. CMC leaders are in close communication with local health departments and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and the college-wide emergency response team is convening every two days throughout this situation. CMC has designated a page on the college website to provide updates, information and guidelines on COVID-19 and on the college’s response to it; see CMC Coronavirus Updates & Information.

As of March 19, 2020, the college:

Extended students’ spring break for one week
Beginning March 23, is transitioning credit, ESL and GED/HSE classes to distance learning – which is how they will be offered through May 1
Canceled non-credit classes and all on-campus events – through May 1
Canceled 2020 in-person spring commencement ceremonies (while looking into alternative measures to celebrate students’ achievements)
Made accommodations to allow employees to work at home, where possible and practical
Put into place expanded cleaning and disinfecting of all locations, through staff and private contractors as needed.

Are there refunds for credit classes?

Course Refunds: Whenever possible, the college will make arrangements to finish the semester. Through the end of the 2020 spring semester, CMC credit classes will be conducted remotely to enable students to complete their educational requirements for the semester on time. Since courses will continue to be taught and courses will not be canceled, there will not be any adjustments to tuition and fees. In the few cases where a physical element of the course may need to be postponed, we will reach out to those students directly with options to continue coursework at a later date.

CMC’s Refund Policy states the college will refund tuition and fees for standard classes (credit classes which span a period longer than five days) if the student drops the class within the first 15 percent of the semester (on or before the refund date). Students will receive a refund of tuition for a short class (one to five days in duration) if they drop the class within two working days (M-F) prior to the first day of class. CMC publishes the refund date for each class in the class syllabus. The refund policy remains unchanged for the remainder of spring 2020 (such as for late starting courses).

Incomplete Grade Option: Students may be eligible for an incomplete grade if they are unable to complete their coursework within the semester. Although current policy requires satisfactory completion of at least 75% of the total course points to be eligible for an incomplete, this requirement may be waived by the instructor, given the current circumstances. The student is responsible for initiating the request for an incomplete grade from the instructor. The incomplete grade is a temporary grade, agreed upon by the instructor, indicating that the student has a satisfactory record of work completed, but for exceptional reasons, was unable to complete final assignments due to unexpected events (and then the student can complete the work in the next term).

Withdrawal Date: This date is published in the course syllabus. A student may withdraw themselves from a course using the Student Planning online registration system up to the 75% date from the start of the course. For the spring 2020 semester, the withdrawal date has been extended until April 15, 2020, for standard term courses (started the first week of the semester and ends the last week of the semester) to provide students additional time for determining whether they wish to withdraw from a course. If the Student Planning online registration system option has expired, students would need to work with their campus registration staff to withdraw.

Are there refunds for residence halls?

Residence Halls: On March 19, the college announced that CMC classes will remain online for the remainder of the semester. As a result, a prorated room and board refund will be calculated. The refund will be available to students who – by March 25, 2020 – notify the campus of their intention to move out. The residence hall will remain open for those students who need to finish the semester living on campus.

Can a campus close operations independent of an official college-wide closure?

No. Campus closures will need to be coordinated with Central Services. However, the president may, based on available information, choose to close one or several campuses without closing the entire college. Campus closures will only occur if the threat of infection is elevated above levels prevalent in the region. CMC will coordinate such decisions with other public agencies, including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, local hospitals, school districts, and county offices of health and public safety.

When and how should CMC employees and students expect to receive communications about COVID-19?

CMC will continue to post information about COVID-19 and its impact on college operations on the college’s website; see CMC Coronavirus Updates & Information.

In addition, the college will provide information via Basecamp (the college’s intranet for students and employees), social media and/or campus flyers. Instructions or information specific to employees or students may be posted on Basecamp or sent out by email. Please continue to monitor your email, Basecamp and the CMC website through the duration of this situation. Emergency notifications will go out via CMC Alert emergency notifications.

What guidance do you have from Human Resources for employees regarding isolation and leave?

CMC is working to ensure that critical CMC facilities and functions remain operational before, during and after an emergency closure, without jeopardizing the safety of employees. A decision to close should not be viewed merely as a day off.

Employees will be advised of an early release, late report or no report conditions through the CMC Alert emergency notification system, Basecamp intranet and/or email. Employees designated as “critical personnel” will be expected to work even if the college closes. Mandatory isolation due to illness would be considered as sick leave (pending notifications from the governor’s office regarding mandatory paid leave).

Under the following circumstances employees will record their time according to the college’s standard leave usage procedures and will use their available leave:

individuals with confirmed COVID-19
individuals exhibiting symptoms of and under investigation for COVID-19.

Certain adaptations to work schedules can be made to accommodate care for dependents while the college is operating under an adjusted work environment. In addition, if individuals who are not considered “high risk” for exposure to COVID-19 would prefer not to enter the workplace, they will be granted paid time off (annual leave) or a leave of absence. If an employee has questions on these or other circumstances, they should contact their supervisor or Human Resources.

If the COVID-19 outbreak continues, will the college close?

CMC is preparing for responses to various scenarios; our response would depend on the severity of a local outbreak and guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and/or the Office of the Governor. These responses already have included transitioning to online instruction through the end of spring semester and encouraging employees to work from home, and might also include issuing incomplete grades (that could be completed in the next term), modifying the semester length where possible, and, if necessary, temporary closure of one or more campuses.

What additional measures will be taken by custodial staff for prevention of the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19?

Campus facility managers have been instructed to increase custodial services with an emphasis on cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces, in accordance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommendations. Should a case of COVID-19 be confirmed on campus or at any CMC site, the college would follow specific public health guidelines for cleaning all potentially contaminated areas.

I’m hosting an event on campus. Should I cancel it?

All events on campus have been canceled through May 1.

Will CMC cancel classes?

Temporary class cancellations are possible, as is issuing incomplete grades that can be completed the next term. Credit classes have been moved to distance learning (online and/or Webex). Field trips, course activities, internships and clinical components to courses may need to be modified or canceled.

I have a study abroad trip planned. Will it be canceled?

Currently, all study abroad trips through the summer have been canceled. The first fall study abroad trip is in November, and we will evaluate the viability of this and future trips as we get closer to the trip itself.

How will I know if an on-campus event I am planning to attend is canceled?

Information about canceled events, limited access to facilities or campus closures will be communicated on the CMC website, at CMC Coronavirus Updates & Information. For details on the status of specific events, you may want to contact directly the host CMC campus.

Should I cancel my future on-campus conference, event or meeting that will bring visitors from outside of Colorado?

You may want to consider canceling or postponing large events expected to bring people from out of state. Many organizations are restricting travel, and it is difficult to predict how the COVID-19 situation will evolve locally. The earlier you cancel or make alternative arrangements for the event, the easier it will be for travelers to cancel their plans.

If I feel I’m being treated unfairly, discriminated against or harassed based on my race or ethnicity, what should I do?

The fear of coronavirus has resulted in incidents of bias and harassment against Chinese nationals,

Chinese Americans and people of Asian heritage in many places. Some members of our communities may be dealing with stigma. Please uphold our commitment to inclusivity and antiracism. See CMC’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. The Centers for Disease Control provides information on stigma related to this outbreak.

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¿Qué está haciendo la universidad en respuesta al nuevo brote de coronavirus?

La Universidad de Colorado Mountain se prepara activamente para la posibilidad de un brote generalizado de COVID-19 en nuestras comunidades o en el campus. Los líderes de la CMC están en estrecha comunicación con los departamentos de salud locales y el Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado (CDPHE), y el equipo de respuesta a emergencias de toda la universidad se está reuniendo cada dos días durante esta situación. La CMC ha designado una página en el sitio web de la universidad para proporcionar actualizaciones, información y directrices sobre COVID-19 y sobre la respuesta de la universidad a la misma; vea Actualizaciones e Información sobre el Coronavirus de la CMC.

A partir del 19 de marzo de 2020, la universidad:

Extendió las vacaciones de primavera de los estudiantes por una semana.
A partir del 23 de marzo, se está haciendo la transición de las clases de crédito, ESL y GED/HSE a la educación a distancia; que es como se ofrecerán hasta el 1 de mayo.
Canceló las clases sin créditos y todos los eventos en el campus; hasta el 1 de mayo.
Canceló las ceremonias de inicio de la primavera de 2020 presenciales (mientras se buscan medidas alternativas para celebrar los logros de los estudiantes).
Hizo arreglos para permitir a los empleados trabajar desde casa, cuando sea posible y práctico.
Puso en marcha la limpieza y desinfección ampliada de todos los lugares, a través del personal y contratistas privados, según sea necesario.

¿Hay reembolsos para las clases de crédito?

Reembolsos de Cursos: Siempre que sea posible, la universidad hará los arreglos para terminar el semestre. Hasta el final del semestre de primavera de 2020, las clases de crédito de la CMC se llevarán a cabo de forma remota para permitir a los estudiantes completar sus requisitos educativos para el semestre a tiempo. Dado que los cursos seguirán impartiéndose y no se cancelarán, no habrá ajustes en la matrícula y las cuotas. En los pocos casos en que sea necesario posponer un elemento físico del curso, nos pondremos en contacto con esos estudiantes directamente con opciones para continuar el trabajo del curso en una fecha posterior.

La Política de Reembolso de la CMC establece que la universidad reembolsará la matrícula y los honorarios de las clases estándar (clases de crédito que abarcan un período de más de cinco días) si el estudiante abandona la clase dentro del primer 15 por ciento del semestre (en o antes de la fecha de reembolso). Los estudiantes recibirán un reembolso de la matrícula para una clase corta (de uno a cinco días de duración) si dejan la clase dentro de dos días hábiles (L-V) antes del primer día de clase. La CMC publicará la fecha de reembolso para cada clase en el programa de estudios. La política de reembolso permanece sin cambios durante el resto de la primavera de 2020 (como para los cursos de inicio tardío).

Opción de Grado Incompleto: Los estudiantes pueden ser elegibles para una calificación incompleta si no pueden completar su trabajo de curso dentro del semestre. Aunque la política actual requiere la finalización satisfactoria de al menos el 75% del total de puntos del curso para ser elegible para una incompleta, el instructor puede renunciar a este requisito, dadas las circunstancias actuales. El estudiante es responsable de iniciar la solicitud de una calificación incompleta del instructor. La calificación incompleta es una calificación temporal, acordada por el instructor, que indica que el estudiante tiene un historial satisfactorio de trabajo completado, pero que por razones excepcionales no pudo completar las tareas finales debido a acontecimientos inesperados (y entonces el estudiante puede completar el trabajo en el siguiente trimestre).

Fecha de Retiro: Esta fecha se publica en el programa de estudios del curso. Un estudiante puede retirarse de un curso utilizando el sistema de registro en línea de Planificación Estudiantil hasta el 75% de la fecha de inicio del curso. Para el semestre de la primavera de 2020, la fecha de retiro se ha ampliado hasta el 15 de abril de 2020 para los cursos del período estándar (que comienzan la primera semana del semestre y terminan la última semana del mismo), a fin de proporcionar a los estudiantes tiempo adicional para determinar si desean retirarse de un curso. Si la opción del sistema de registro en línea de Planificación Estudiantil ha expirado, los estudiantes tendrían que trabajar con el personal de registro de su campus para retirarse.

¿Hay reembolsos para las residencias universitarias?

Residencias Universitarias: El 19 de marzo, la universidad anunció que las clases de la CMC permanecerán en línea por el resto del semestre. Como resultado, se calculará un reembolso prorrateado de alojamiento y comida. El reembolso estará disponible para los estudiantes que, para el 25 de marzo de 2020, notifiquen al campus su intención de mudarse. La residencia permanecerá abierta para aquellos estudiantes que necesiten terminar el semestre viviendo en el campus.

¿Puede un campus cerrar sus operaciones independientemente del cierre oficial de una universidad?

No. Los cierres de campus tendrán que ser coordinados con Servicios Centrales. Sin embargo, el presidente puede, según la información disponible, elegir cerrar uno o varios campus sin cerrar toda la universidad. El cierre de los campus sólo se producirá si la amenaza de infección se eleva por encima de los niveles prevalentes en la región. La CMC coordinará tales decisiones con otras agencias públicas, incluyendo el Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado, hospitales locales, distritos escolares y oficinas de salud y seguridad pública.

¿Cuándo y cómo deberían los empleados y estudiantes de la CMC esperar recibir comunicaciones sobre COVID-19?

La CMC continuará publicando información sobre COVID-19 y su impacto en las operaciones de la universidad en el sitio web de la universidad; vea Actualizaciones e Información sobre el Coronavirus de la CMC.

Además, la universidad proporcionará información a través de Basecamp (la intranet de la universidad para estudiantes y empleados), medios sociales y/o folletos del campus. Las instrucciones o información específica para empleados o estudiantes pueden ser publicadas en Basecamp o enviadas por correo electrónico. Por favor continúen monitoreando su correo electrónico, Basecamp y el sitio web de la CMC a través de la duración de esta situación. Las notificaciones de emergencia saldrán a través de las notificaciones de emergencia de Alerta CMC.

¿Qué orientación tienen de Recursos Humanos para los empleados con respecto al aislamiento y las licencias?

La CMC está trabajando para asegurar que las instalaciones y funciones críticas de la CMC permanezcan operativas antes, durante y después de un cierre de emergencia, sin poner en peligro la seguridad de los empleados. La decisión de cerrar no debería ser vista simplemente como un día libre.

Los empleados serán avisados de una liberación temprana, de un informe tardío o de condiciones de no reporte a través del sistema de notificación de emergencias de Alerta CMC, intranet de Basecamp y/o correo electrónico. Se esperará que los empleados designados como "personal crítico" trabajen incluso si la universidad cierra. El aislamiento obligatorio por enfermedad será considerado como licencia por enfermedad (pendiente de las notificaciones de la oficina del gobernador con respecto a la licencia paga obligatoria).

En las siguientes circunstancias los empleados registrarán su tiempo de acuerdo con los procedimientos estándar de uso de licencia de la universidad y utilizarán su licencia disponible:

individuos con COVID-19 confirmado
individuos que muestran síntomas de y están siendo investigados por COVID-19

Se pueden hacer ciertas adaptaciones en los horarios de trabajo para acomodar el cuidado de los dependientes mientras la universidad está operando bajo un ambiente de trabajo ajustado. Además, si las personas que no se consideran de "alto riesgo" por su exposición a COVID-19 prefieren no entrar al lugar de trabajo, se les concederá tiempo libre pago (vacaciones anuales) o una licencia. Si un empleado tiene preguntas sobre estas u otras circunstancias, debe ponerse en contacto con su supervisor o con Recursos Humanos.

Si el brote de COVID-19 continúa, ¿cerrará la universidad?

La CMC se está preparando para responder a varios escenarios; nuestra respuesta dependería de la severidad de un brote local y de la orientación del Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado y/o de la Oficina del Gobernador. Estas respuestas ya han incluido la transición a la instrucción en línea hasta el final del semestre de primavera y el estímulo a los empleados para que trabajen desde sus casas, y también podrían incluir la emisión de calificaciones incompletas (que podrían ser completadas en el próximo período), la modificación de la duración del semestre cuando sea posible, y, si es necesario, el cierre temporal de uno o más campus.

¿Qué medidas adicionales adoptará el personal de vigilancia para prevenir la propagación de enfermedades infecciosas como COVID-19?

Se ha instruido a los administradores de las instalaciones de los campus para que aumenten los servicios de custodia con un énfasis en la limpieza y desinfección de las superficies comúnmente tocadas, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado. Si se confirmara un caso de COVID-19 en el campus o en cualquier sitio de la CMC, la universidad seguiría las pautas específicas de salud pública para limpiar todas las áreas potencialmente contaminadas.

Estoy organizando un evento en el campus. ¿Debería cancelarlo?

Todos los eventos en el campus han sido cancelados hasta el 1 de mayo.

¿Cancelará la CMC las clases?

Las cancelaciones temporales de clases son posibles, así como la emisión de calificaciones incompletas que pueden ser completadas el próximo trimestre. Las clases de crédito se han trasladado a la enseñanza a distancia (en línea y/o Webex). Los viajes de campo, actividades de curso, prácticas y componentes clínicos de los cursos pueden necesitar ser modificados o cancelados.

Tengo previsto un viaje de estudios al extranjero. ¿Se cancelará?

Actualmente, todos los viajes de estudio al extranjero durante el verano han sido cancelados. El primer viaje de estudios en el extranjero del otoño es en noviembre, y evaluaremos la viabilidad de este y futuros viajes a medida que nos acerquemos al viaje en sí.

¿Cómo sabré si un evento del campus al que estoy planeando asistir se canceló?

La información sobre los eventos cancelados, el acceso limitado a las instalaciones o el cierre del campus se comunicará en el sitio web de la CMC, en Actualizaciones e Información sobre el Coronavirus de la CMC. Para detalles sobre el estado de eventos específicos, pueden contactar directamente al campus anfitrión de la CMC.

¿Debería cancelar mi futura conferencia, evento o reunión en el campus que traerá visitantes de fuera de Colorado?

Tal vez quieras considerar cancelar o posponer los grandes eventos que se espera que traigan gente de fuera del estado. Muchas organizaciones están restringiendo los viajes, y es difícil predecir cómo evolucionará la situación de COVID-19 a nivel local. Cuanto antes se cancele o se hagan arreglos alternativos para el evento, más fácil será para los viajeros cancelar sus planes.

Si siento que estoy siendo tratado injustamente, discriminado o acosado por mi raza u origen étnico, ¿qué debo hacer?

El temor al coronavirus ha dado lugar a incidentes de prejuicio y acoso contra los ciudadanos chinos, chino-americanos y personas de origen asiático en muchos lugares. Algunos miembros de nuestras comunidades pueden estar lidiando con el estigma. Por favor, mantengan nuestro compromiso con la inclusión y el antirracismo. Vea el Aviso de No Discriminación de la CMC. El Centro de Control de Enfermedades proporciona información sobre el estigma relacionado con este brote.

CMC to extend distance learning, campus closures through May 1

March 19, 2020 By cmctestgenesis

Coronavirus Updates & Information

CMC to extend distance learning, campus closures through May 1

Colorado Mountain College extenderá el aprendizaje a distancia hasta el 1 de mayo

Clases sin créditos y eventos en campus también se cancelan

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March 19, 2020

To the Colorado Mountain College family – students, employees, community members, partners, donors, alumni, and friends:

These past few weeks have been challenging for all of us. Together, we have adapted to ever-evolving guidance and directives from national and state officials concerning COVID-19. These are truly unprecedented times.

Many of you are anxious. We all are. However, I want to assure you that we are making every effort to address your concerns and provide timely answers to your questions.

Last week, we announced a plan for how the college would operate through April 12. Yesterday, the state of Colorado issued orders prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more people through April 18 and the suspension of face-to-face instruction in K-12 schools through April 17. Consistent with this guidance, we have decided to continue remote-only instruction through the end of the spring semester. Additionally, all CMC campuses will remain closed to the public through May 1. Only CMC students and employees may access the campuses through May 1.

As a result of this decision, we ask that students residing in the residence halls plan to vacate these facilities unless the residence hall is their primary home. For information for residential students who need to return to campus to collect their belongings, please see Note To Residence Hall Students.

And, as announced earlier this week, spring 2020 commencement ceremonies have been canceled. We are exploring alternative ways to celebrate our students’ achievements, and hope to share that information soon. Similarly, the college’s annual gathering of all CMC employees (CMC Days), currently scheduled for May 6-7, is unlikely as originally planned. Please look for updates and adjustments soon.

We have teams of our talented professionals exploring options for teaching and learning, as well as ways that Colorado Mountain College can support local businesses, nonprofits, and displaced employees with short courses, financial aid opportunities, and other resources. Rest assured, CMC will continue to innovate and operate in the best interests of our students, our team members, and the communities we serve.

Please check back regularly to our web page to ask questions and to learn about our ongoing response to the COVID-19 virus, at Coronavirus Updates & Information. Let’s also support each other, stay positive and hopeful, and do our part to ensure the health and safety of our beloved mountain resort communities.

My sincerest thanks before I head off, once again, to wash my hands – with warm water and soap!

Signature: CMC President Carrie Hauser

Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D.
President & CEO

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19 de marzo de 2020

A la familia de Colorado Mountain College – estudiantes, empleados, miembros de la comunidad, socios, donantes, exalumnos y amigos:

Estas últimas semanas han sido un reto para todos nosotros. Juntos, nos hemos adaptado a la continuamente cambiante orientación y a las directrices de las autoridades nacionales y estatales referentes al COVID-19. Estos son en verdad tiempos sin precedentes.

Muchos de ustedes están ansiosos. Todos lo estamos. Sin embargo, quiero asegurarles que estamos haciendo todo lo posible para atender sus inquietudes y responder rápidamente a todas sus preguntas.

La semana pasada, anunciamos un plan sobre cómo la universidad operaría hasta el 12 de abril. Ayer, el estado de Colorado emitió órdenes prohibiendo las reuniones de 10 o más personas hasta el 18 de abril y la suspensión de clases presenciales en escuelas K-12 hasta el 17 de abril. Siguiendo esta directriz, hemos decidido continuar únicamente con clases a distancia hasta el fin del año académico. Adicionalmente, todos los campus de CMC permanecerán cerrados al público hasta el 1 de mayo. Solo los estudiantes y empleados de CMC pueden acceder a los campus hasta el 1 de mayo.

Como resultado de esta decisión, le pedimos a los estudiantes que residen en las residencias universitarias que desalojen dichas instalaciones, a menos que la residencia universitaria sea su hogar primario. Para más información para estudiantes residenciales que necesitan volver al campus a retirar sus pertenencias, por favor visitar CMC Coronavirus Information.

Y, como se anunció previamente esta semana, las ceremonias de inicio de la primavera 2020 han sido canceladas. Estamos explorando formas alternativas de celebrar los logros de nuestros estudiantes y esperamos compartir pronto esa información. Asimismo, la reunión universitaria anual de todos los empleados de CMC (CMC Days), actualmente programada para el 6-7 de mayo, es improbable que se mantenga según el plan original. Por favor, busque actualizaciones y modificaciones en breve.

Tenemos equipos de nuestros talentosos profesionales explorando opciones para enseñar y aprender, así como maneras en que Colorado Mountain College puede apoyar a los negocios locales, organizaciones no lucrativas y empleados desplazados con cursos cortos, oportunidades de ayuda financiera y otros recursos. Pueden estar seguros de que CMC continuará innovando y operando en beneficio de nuestros estudiantes, los miembros de nuestro equipo y las comunidades a las que servimos.

Por favor, consulte regularmente nuestra página web para hacer preguntas y aprender sobre nuestra continua respuesta al virus COVID-19, en CMC Coronavirus Information. También, apoyémonos los unos a los otros, mantengámonos positivos y esperanzados y hagamos nuestra parte para asegurar la salud y seguridad de nuestras amadas comunidades turísticas de montaña.

Mis más sinceros agradecimientos, antes de irme, una vez más, a lavarme las manos – ¡con agua tibia y jabón!

Signature: CMC President Carrie Hauser

Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D.

Presidenta y CEO

Note To Residence Hall Students

March 19, 2020 By cmctestgenesis

Coronavirus Updates & Information

Note to Residence Hall Students

MARCH 19, 2020

Dear Residence Hall Students,

President Hauser has announced today CMC classes will remain online for the remainder of the semester. As a result, a prorated room and board refund will be calculated. The refund will be available to students who - by March 25^th, 2020 - notify the campus of their intention to move out. The residence hall will remain open for those students who need to finish the semester living on campus.

For students moving out of the residence hall, your belongings are secure and there is NO NEED to rush back to campus immediately to pack up your belongings. You have until May 1^st, 2020 to return to campus, to remove your belongings and complete the checkout procedure.

If you do plan to move out, the residence life staff has established a move out procedure and schedule. This procedure and schedule will be provided to residence hall students via their CMC email within the next 24 hours.

This procedure and schedule will also include information for students staying in the residence hall through the end of the spring semester.

CMC cancels spring graduation ceremonies at all campuses

March 18, 2020 By cmctestgenesis

Coronavirus Updates & Information

CMC cancels spring graduation ceremonies at all campuses

CMC cancela las ceremonias de inicio de primavera en todos los centros

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English

March 18, 2020

Colorado Mountain College regrets to announce that all spring in-person commencement ceremonies will be canceled due to the precautions that are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, mandated restrictions on public gatherings, and an abundance of caution to keep its graduates, their families and guests, employees, and community members safe.

College leadership is considering alternate arrangements to celebrate the remarkable achievements of CMC’s 2020 graduates. These will be announced in the coming weeks and at ColoradoMtn.edu/2020Commencement.

“In these unprecedented times, our first priority is for students to remain healthy and complete their spring coursework on schedule, if possible,” said Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, president and CEO of Colorado Mountain College. “Our faculty and staff are putting all of their energy into keeping our students on track through online and alternate course delivery. We understand how disappointing it is for students who will not have the chance to participate in commencement this May, but hope they know how proud we are of them and their accomplishments.”

CMC had secured a slate of prominent women commencement speakers to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of women’s suffrage. They have been notified and will be invited back should alternate dates be determined later this year.

Español

18 de marzo de 2020

Colorado Mountain College lamenta anunciar que todas las ceremonias de graduación presenciales de primavera serán canceladas debido a las precauciones que se están tomando para prevenir la propagación del COVID-19, las restricciones impuestas a las reuniones públicas, y una abundancia de precauciones para mantener a sus graduados, sus familias e invitados, empleados y miembros de la comunidad a salvo.

La dirección de la universidad está considerando arreglos alternativos para celebrar los notables logros de los graduados de CMC en 2020. Estos serán anunciados en las próximas semanas y en ColoradoMtn.edu/2020Commencement.

“En estos tiempos sin precedentes, nuestra principal prioridad es que los estudiantes se mantengan sanos y completen sus cursos de primavera a tiempo, si es posible,” comentó el Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, presidente y Director Ejecutivo de Colorado Mountain College. “Nuestra facultad y personal están poniendo todos sus esfuerzos en mantener a nuestros estudiantes al día a través de cursos alternativos y en línea. Entendemos lo decepcionante que es para los estudiantes que no tendrán la oportunidad de participar en el curso de mayo, pero esperamos que sepan lo orgullosos que estamos de ellos y de sus logros.”

CMC había conseguido una lista de oradoras destacadas para conmemorar el centenario del sufragio femenino. Se les ha notificado y se les invitará de nuevo en caso de que se determinen fechas alternativas a finales de este año.