Past campus updates

See past COVID-19 updates below.

鈥婳n January 21, 2022, post-secondary institution presidents听received a letter from Dr. Bonnie Henry regarding the importance of in-person instruction, the听relative low听risk associated with structured formal听settings like post-secondary campuses, as well as the public health rationale for the guidance. The听letter is below for the 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 community's reference.听

Read Dr. Henry's letter here.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will return to in-person classes on Monday, January 10.听

As the pandemic continues to evolve, the College, along with all other colleges and institutes in the sector, are supporting academic continuity by returning to campus. The Provincial Health Officer (PHO) has reassured the College that based on the experience in B.C, with every variant, including the Omicron variant, transmission in structured settings continues to be uncommon. 听

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 campuses, like other post-secondary campuses, are structured settings with multiple layers of protection in place to support a safe learning environment, including meeting or exceeding HVAC and ventilation requirements, encouraging vaccination, enforcing mask mandates, and supporting students and employees to stay home when symptomatic or ill.听

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus next week. To support the health and safety of our College community, we ask everyone to:听听

  • Get vaccinated, if able to do so. Vaccines are the most effective way to reduce the risk of COVID-19 on campus.听

  • Complete a before coming to campus and stay home if ill or experiencing symptoms and even if you have received a negative COVID-19 test result.听

  • Follow all posted signage on-campus including mask requirements and frequent hand washing.听

Following recent announcements by the provincial government, and in consideration of the Provincial Health Officer鈥檚 (PHO) direction to post-secondary institutions, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will take a more gradual approach to the start of in-person instruction for Winter Semester.听

Classes will still begin on Tuesday, January 4; however, this first week will not be in-person for most students. Instead, faculty will advise students about expectations for the week, by program need. This could range from holding a synchronous class online, to assigning reading materials, or Blackboard-based assignments as appropriate. Students will be advised by instructors about individual course expectations by 9am on Tuesday, January 4.听听

During this period, some courses, including those with clinical or other experiential components will continue in-person, with the appropriate safety protocols in place. Individual instructors will provide further details on specific course requirements in advance of their start date.听

Campuses will remain open during this time, including student services, and libraries; however, some in-person services may be reduced. Please check the website for the most up-to-date information about in-person and remote service availability.听

Classes are expected to resume in person on January 10. However, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is remaining flexible and responsive to the ever-evolving pandemic. Please be reassured that we continue to make decisions with the best information available, following the guidance of the PHO, and with the health and safety of our College community as our primary consideration.听听

We continue to monitor the situation and will update the College community again when new information becomes available.

Further to the Provincial Health Officer鈥檚 update to on December 21, the College was also provided with some post-secondary specific information with expectations and reminders about the continued safety of post-secondary campuses.

The Provincial Health Officer (PHO) related that from BC鈥檚 experience, as well as experience internationally, educational settings continue to be low-risk for COVID-19 transmission and听transmission in educational settings on campus continues to be uncommon.

If COVID has taught us anything, it is that the response to COVID is ever evolving. Please be assured that 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 continues to follow all guidance from the Provincial Health Officer and will provide updates to the College community when new information is received.

The announcement and update from the PHO comes as the College is on its annual break for the winter holidays and no information was shared that would change the current plans for the College鈥檚 return to in-person instruction on January 4.

In the meantime, we can all work together to keep our campuses safe by:

  • Getting vaccinated, if able to do so. Vaccines are the most effective way to reduce the risk of COVID-19 on campus.

  • Completing a before coming to campus and stay home if you are ill or are experiencing symptoms, no matter how minor and even if you received a negative COVID-19 test result.

  • Following all posted signage on campus including mask requirements and frequent hand washing.

The 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 vaccination survey results are in and the findings are very encouraging.

We had an impressively high response rate, higher than most institutions in the sector. Over 92% of regular staff and administrators responded to the survey, as well as 73% of faculty and 61% of students.听 This is remarkably high for any survey. Thank you for taking part!

Reported vaccination rates are also very high, well above average for the greater Metro Vancouver region.

Of those who responded, 93% of regular staff, 95% of faculty and 97.5% of administrators say they have been fully vaccinated, with small percentages also reporting partial vaccination status.

With respect to students, 88% report that they have been fully vaccinated and another 6.5% partially vaccinated, which is, again, higher than the regional average.

Many of the students and employees who are not yet fully vaccinated say that they plan to get fully vaccinated soon.

All of this is great news and it gives the College good reason to believe that the vast majority of our college community is fully vaccinated.

Earlier in the Fall, we announced the possibility of widespread rapid testing. With this new data and confirmation from the Provincial Health Officer that widespread rapid testing is not supported due to little evidence showing that it reduces risk outside of specific settings, such as housing, we will not be pursuing widespread rapid testing at this time.

Instead, we鈥檙e choosing to go with what we know is working 鈥 encouraging vaccination and making it easier for students and employees to get vaccinated. By far, this is the best way to keep ourselves and our community safe.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 has been working with the BC Centre for Disease Control, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, and other post-secondary institutions on ways to maintain and enhance safety on our campuses during the COVID 19 pandemic.听

To help us听make further decisions on听the best way forward for Douglas, we are asking all students and employees to complete听an anonymous听survey regarding vaccination status.听This data is vital for planning future responses to the pandemic.听听

Students and employees will receive an听email invitation from 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 Institutional听Research听containing a unique and secure URL link to the survey听within the next day.听The survey will take less than a minute to complete and no self-identifying information is collected.听

It is听extremely听important to gather responses from everybody,听regardless of vaccination status,听and we encourage you to participate.听

On Monday, the Province听will听begin requiring proof of听COVID-19听vaccination for some听non-essential听or听discretionary听services,听businesses and events. For Douglas, this means some听of our听activities will听now听require proof of听vaccination听of听at least one dose starting September 13 and full vaccination (two doses) by October听24.听

Starting Monday,听proof of vaccination听WILL听be required听for:听听

  • Indoor ticketed concerts, theatre, dance, symphony and sporting events听
  • Fitness Centre access听
  • Intramurals, gym access and other indoor high intensity group exercise听听
  • Indoor organized gatherings like conferences, meetings and workshops that welcome individuals from the community to participate (e.g.听Speaker Series听events)听
  • Indoor organized group recreational classes and activities听
  • DSU social events and club听meetings &听events听

Proof of vaccination includes showing the BC Vaccine Card and a piece of valid government photo ID. For people from other provinces, territories or international visitors, the has information about alternative documents*.

At this time, the Provincial Health Officer has not听provided for听any exemptions听from the program. Individuals unable to show proof of vaccination will not be able to participate in activities that require the BC Vaccine Card.

Proof of vaccination听WILL NOT听be required for:

  • Academic classes, and other educational activities required for those classes听
  • Workshops, info sessions, or events for current students (e.g.听Friday Hangouts, Career Centre workshops, Service Fairs, etc.)
  • Access to service areas on campus (e.g.听Career Center, Enrolment Services, Counselling, etc.)
  • On-campus cafeterias
  • Indoor organized events with less than 50 people, except adult sports

Not to worry, activities that require proof of vaccination will include the requirement on all promotional material, as well as provide signage at the event, so you can make educated decisions about participation.

*Text updated on September 28.

There听has been a lot of news听this week about returning听to campus, so听we听have听pulled听together some听quick听answers听to听many of your听last-minute听questions before we听see you听next week.听听

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Vaccination is not required to attend class听at 香港六盒宝典开奖结果; however,听we encourage everyone who is able to get vaccinated to help protect yourself and the听campus community. The more people in a community who are immunized and protected from COVID-19, the harder it is for COVID-19 to spread.听

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and where to get vaccinated on听.听

Later听in September,听香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will be听undertaking an听additional听measure听of听vaccine听status听declaration and听updating听your further about rapid testing. More听information听will be听shared when听it鈥檚 available.听听听

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Masks are required to access all indoor public spaces at 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 by order of the听Provincial Health Officer. This means听masks听need to be worn听inside all听香港六盒宝典开奖结果 buildings including all听classrooms,听lecture theatres,听laboratories, other indoor instructional settings.听听听

Masks may be temporarily removed听indoors听when听actively eating or drinking听while seated.听听

Additionally, instructors may choose to remove their masks听in classrooms while teaching,听as long as they maintain a minimum distance of 2 meters from听others听in the class.听Removal of masks in classrooms pertains to instructors only, and not students.听听

Eating on campus听

Food services are available at both campuses in the cafeteria.听To comply with听the Provincial Health Officer鈥檚 mask听order, eating听is not permitted within听classrooms. Please enjoy your meals and snacks between classes elsewhere on campus.听听When you听are听finished eating, you must put your mask back on.听听

Preparing for the Vaccine Card听

As ordered by the听Provincial Health Officer, proof of vaccination will be听required听to access some events, services and businesses听starting听September 13. For 香港六盒宝典开奖结果, this means that听you must have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine听on that date,听and by听October 24, you must be fully vaccinated to access the following听香港六盒宝典开奖结果听activities听and areas:听

  • Indoor optional workshops, info sessions or events听(notification will be provided in advance on posters, social media and other promotional materials)听

  • Fitness听centre, unless participating in a class听听

  • Intramural sports听

  • Varsity athletics听

  • Indoor athletic competitions听

  • Attending a听theatre production听

  • Attending a music听performance (e.g.听Arts at One)听

  • DSU听social events or club activities听

Dear students,听

Over the past week, I have had several meetings with the provincial government, public health officials, and the presidents of BC鈥檚 post-secondary institutions about plans for a safe return to campus.听

At every level, the health and wellbeing of our communities has been our top priority. Measures enacted last week by the Provincial Health Officer regarding a province-wide Vaccine Card for some non-essential activities and events, and mandatory masks in public spaces are important measures in that regard.听

You may have heard that BC鈥檚 research universities have elected to undertake an additional measure to implement a program of rapid testing and vaccine status self-declaration on their campuses. I am writing today to inform you that 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will be taking a similar approach.听

This means that students, faculty and employees who will be working and learning on 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 campuses this Fall will have the option to:听

  • Confidentially declare their status as being vaccinated against COVID-19, or, as an alternative,听
  • Participate in regular, periodic rapid testing.听

As I鈥檓 sure you can imagine, this is an evolving situation and there are several steps necessary to implement this initiative. We will be working together with our colleagues on an approach that enables safe and confidential self-declaration of vaccination status, as well as the provision of rapid-testing kits.听听

We recognize the need for a transition period to give all community members an opportunity to access vaccinations. We will provide you with further details of this initiative, effective dates and process, as soon as possible.听

If you have not been able to receive a first or second dose of vaccine, please remember that 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is hosting vaccination clinics at New Westminster Campus on August 31 and September 7, and Coquitlam Campus on September 1 and 8. Getting vaccinated is the best way to help keep our community safe.听

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we work together to have a safe return to campus.听

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Dr. Kathy Denton听听

President, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果听

As听we continue to navigate the pandemic and our safe return to campus, the听Provincial Health Officer听has updated several听safety protocols:听specifically,听requiring masks in all indoor public spaces starting听Wednesday, August 25, and the听introduction of听the BC Vaccine Card (passport)听for听many听non-essential听activities听beginning Sept. 13.听

MASKS

As of August 25,听听in all indoor public areas on 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 campuses including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, classrooms and labs.听This includes meeting听spaces.听听

All students and instructors听will be required to wear masks in classrooms and labs听for听Fall听semester,听or until the mask mandate is lifted by the Provincial Health Officer.听

VACCINE PASSPORT

On听August 23, the Province听announced听a听as part of the BC Restart Plan.听Participation in听certain public听non-essential activities听throughout听the province will require a vaccine passport/card听beginning Sept. 13 for first dose听of vaccine听and Oct. 24 for both doses.听听听

At 香港六盒宝典开奖结果, after these dates, proof of vaccination听will be required by employees, students and other community members when accessing听certain activities and services on campus, including听the Fitness Centre, attending an arts event (e.g.听theatre or music production)听or participating in听recreation and intramural activities.听Campus food services will likely be included in this mandate,听with details to come.听

Additional听information about this new听initiative and its听effect听on听services and activities听will be听shared as it becomes available听

In late August and early September, Fraser Health will be holding walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Tuesdays at the New Westminster Campus and Wednesdays at the Coquitlam Campus. First and second doses are available for those eligible.听

New Westminster Campus听
Aug. 24, Aug. 31 and Sept. 7
10补尘鈥4辫尘
Room N1200

Coquitlam Campus
Aug. 25, Sept. 1 and Sept. 8
10am-4pm
Campus Green Patio

Please bring photo ID and your Personal Health Number.听

Fraser Health will support international students to obtain temporary PHN and registration for vaccination. Please bring passport and any other vaccination records from overseas (if available).

We ask that members of the College community remember not to attend if they are ill, have COVID-19 and/or have been asked to self-isolate.

As the College continues to transition from COVID-19-specific orders and protocols back to normal institutional policies and guidance, as outlined by the Ministry in their Return to Campus Guidelines, we remind the College community that stopping the spread of COVID-19 depends on everyone doing their part, including: immunization, daily self-administered health checks, staying home when sick and practising hand hygiene.

As announced on July 12, the听College has begun the transition back to more regular campus operations.听听

Beginning July 19, we will be further removing some of the current COVID-19 restrictions in accordance with the听, as well as the Ministry鈥檚听.听This includes:听

  • Removal of room occupancy signage听

  • Removal of redundant COVID-19 signage and decals听

  • Return of furniture to common areas听

  • As the College continues to transition from COVID-19 specific orders and protocols back to normal institutional policies and guidance as outlined by the Ministry in their Return to Campus Guidelines, we remind the College community that stopping the spread of COVID-19 relies on everyone doing their part,听including:听immunization, daily self-administered health checks, staying home when sick, and practicing hand hygiene.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果听is beginning to听transition听back to regular campus operations by听loosening听some of the current COVID-19 safety restrictions听in听accordance听with the听听and听the Ministry鈥檚 .听

Starting Tuesday, July 13,听mask usage on campus听will shift from听required to recommended for all听indoor public spaces.听Additionally, the active health screenings听currently conducted by Security, as well as the reduced access听to听the听campus听will听also听be听removed.听All access points to听the听campus will now be open in accordance with听College听schedules.听

As the College continues to transition from COVID-19 specific orders and protocols back to normal institutional policies and guidance as outlined by the Ministry in their , we remind the College community that听stopping the spread of COVID-19 relies on everyone doing their part,听including:听immunization, daily self-administered health checks, staying home when sick, and practicing hand hygiene.听听

Dear students,

As you may have heard, BC鈥檚 Provincial Health Officer and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training have given all post-secondary institutions in BC the direction to plan for a return to campus this Fall. This is exciting news! We are thrilled to be welcoming you back to campus, many for the first time.

Planning for a return to campus is now underway, including course scheduling for how each individual class will be delivered, whether it is in-person, online, or through a hybrid model, with our full academic schedule to be released May 31. Services and resources for students 鈥 including the library, food services, advising, counselling and more 鈥 will also be available in person once again this Fall, although many online options will continue to be accessible.

I recognize that the idea of returning to in-person activities may leave some people feeling anxious, given how long we have been socially distanced. Summer Semester is also continuing to be online only, as we have not reached the point where we can make a full return.

However, by the Fall, conditions are expected to be very different. Recently, I participated in a virtual town hall meeting with Dr. Bonnie Henry, senior post-secondary leaders, and representatives of local and provincial post-secondary labour unions. Dr. Henry explained that with more and more vaccine doses becoming readily available in BC, COVID-19 numbers are expected to fall dramatically. Vaccination does an excellent job of preventing people from getting very sick and preventing the spread of the disease. In BC, expectations are that all adults, including those in their late teens, will have had the opportunity to have had two vaccinations by the end of the summer. Dr. Henry鈥檚 is available online if you would like to learn more.

As we prepare to welcome students back to campus, we will be updating the college website with FAQs and more specific information as it becomes available. Much of this information will be informed by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training鈥檚 Go Forward Guidelines, which are currently under development.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is such a vibrant campus community that I am excited at the idea of being able to experience it once again. From a global perspective, being able to plan for a return to campus is a privilege for which I am very grateful. Some parts of the world are not so fortunate.听

Our hearts go out to our students in countries such as India, Brazil and others where the pandemic is still surging. Many students may also have family members or friends in these areas, causing them additional anxiety. Even here in the relative safety of BC, the stress and anxiety of dealing with the pandemic has taken its toll on our mental health. Please do not forget that we have resources available for support, including personal counselling services and .

To those of you taking classes in Summer semester, good luck! And to everyone, I鈥檓 looking forward to seeing you in September.

Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Denton
President, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果

Under the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is preparing to welcome students back to campus for the Fall 2021 Semester.

On April 30, the Ministry of Advanced Educations and Skills Training, with guidance from the BC Centre for Disease Control and the Provincial Health Officer, released a to all post-secondary institutions (PSIs) in BC. The provides health planning assumptions to help guide return-to-campus planning for Fall 2021.

Key to planning is the expectation that, as vaccine rollout continues through the summer, by September:听鈥淐OVID-19 transmission will be low, and more importantly serious infections will be uncommon. COVID-19 is a virus that is unlikely to be eliminated from the population. However, COVID-19 can be managed in the same manner as other common respiratory infections.鈥

With this expectation, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is planning for the majority of classes to be in-person for Fall semester, working with our healthcare partners to ensure that the right measures are in place to keep our community safe. Return-to-campus planning will operate under the following guiding principles:听

  • Our top priority is the health and safety of our campus community. Return to campus will be conducted following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer, WorkSafeBC and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training鈥檚 Go-Forward Guidelines for the Post-Secondary Sector.
  • As our society recovers from the pandemic, the College recognizes the need for flexibility in our teaching formats and service delivery to effectively respond to ever-evolving health information, guidance and best practices.
  • In instances where guidance is incomplete or information is unknown, the College will err on the side of caution to maintain community safety.
  • When safe to do so, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果鈥檚 primary form of instruction and service delivery will return to being in-person, with online and hybrid options available where practicable.
  • Proportions of in-person vs online delivery formats for classes in the Fall semester will be based on best available guidance from the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC.
  • The ever-changing conditions of the pandemic may require in-person instruction and service to quickly revert to online, should health and safety conditions require it.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will seek to inform students as quickly as possible about any change in course format. Students should monitor their College email and the College website for any changes.

Fall 2021 course schedules detailing the availability of in-person, hybrid and online course offerings will be available May 31.

In support of the Provincial Health Officer鈥檚 efforts to reduce COVID-19 transmission, in-person Summer 2021 graduation ceremonies at 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will not be held. The College is identifying other ways to formally celebrate graduates and their accomplishments, and more information will be provided in the coming weeks.

Graduating students who applied for graduation by the final deadline of April 9, 2021, and have met requirements for their program will have their credential officially awarded in June 2021. Parchments will be mailed out to graduates. If your address has changed, please update your home address on your听听by June 1, 2021, and email grad@douglascollege.ca to ensure your credential is sent to the correct address.听

We will follow the directives of the Public Health Officer for assessing when in-person ceremonies will resume, and cannot confirm any plans for future ceremonies at this time.

To the 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 community,

Yesterday, the Provincial Health Officer provided a letter to all post-secondary presidents advising colleges and universities to prepare for a return to on-campus education beginning in September.

This is exciting news. With the information provided by Dr. Henry on immunization for all British Columbians over the summer months, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is able to plan to welcome students back to our campuses for the Fall, 2021 semester.

As always, the health and well-being of our campus community is 香港六盒宝典开奖结果鈥檚 top priority. Over the coming weeks and months, we will work with the public health authority to plan for a safe return to campus, informed by the updated Go-Forward Guidelines provided by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

While the prospect of returning to campus is certainly exciting, it must be undertaken cautiously and safely. At every step, we will be working under the guidance of Dr. Henry and all our healthcare partners to ensure that the right measures are in place to keep our community safe.

Planning for the Fall course schedules and activities is underway. More information about course availability in-person and online will be available over the coming weeks. Expect another update as planning progresses.

Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Denton
President, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果

In support of the to reduce COVID-19 transmission, all in-person campus services and non-academic activities continue to be suspended until听further notice. Additional details of this suspension can be found in the听December 8th update.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果鈥檚 top priority continues to be the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and students as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

While there has been significant progress in the rollout of vaccines, it is unlikely that enough citizens will have received inoculations by Summer for the College to consider safely restoring in-person operations. With this in mind, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will be delivering the Summer 2021 semester in much the same manner as the previous two semesters.

This means that the majority of Summer 2021 courses will be delivered remotely. As is the case this winter, a few classes, labs and tutorials will be permitted to go ahead on campus and in-person as long as:

  • students and faculty are able to meet in small groups and appropriate physical distance measures are in place; and,
  • instruction cannot reasonably be delivered in an online format.

A specific class鈥檚 mode of delivery (remote learning, in-person, hybrid or some combination) will be identified clearly in the catalogue in the run-up to registration in March. Additional information may also be provided in the course section notes, so please review your course selection carefully when registering.

In support of the to reduce COVID-19 transmission, all in-person campus services and non-academic activities are further suspended until February 5, 2021 or further notice as detailed in the December 8th update.

In support of the Provincial Health Officer鈥檚 efforts to reduce COVID-19 transmission, in-person Winter 2021 graduation ceremonies at 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will not be held. The College is identifying other ways to formally celebrate graduates and their accomplishments, and more information will be provided in the New Year.

Graduating students who applied for graduation by the final deadline of December 11, 2020 and have met requirements for their program will have their credential officially awarded in mid February 2021. Parchments will be mailed out to graduates in early March 2021. Be sure to update your home address on MyAccount by February 1, 2021.

We will follow the directives of the Public Health Officer for assessing when in-person ceremonies will resume, and cannot confirm any plans for future ceremonies at this time.

In support of the to reduce COVID-19 transmission, all in-person campus services and non-academic activities are further suspended until Jan. 8, 2021 or further notice.听

This includes counselling, academic advising, career coaching, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 International services, recreation activities, food services, fitness centre and any other in-person events or services.

All student services will continue to be available remotely. Library 鈥淭ake Out鈥 service and the scheduled Bookstore pick-up service will continue to be available during scheduled hours and with an appointment.

When classes resume on January 4, in-person student labs and other scheduled in-person academic activities will continue as scheduled, unless otherwise notified by your instructor. If you have any questions about a specific course or program, contact your instructor directly.

Campuses will remain open for the remainder of the Fall semester; however, students are encouraged to study remotely as much as possible. Active safety screening is taking place at campus entrances for all visitors to the College.

The College will be closed to the public Dec. 24-Jan. 4 for the holiday break.

Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we work through the pandemic together. Further updates will be made available should the Provincial Health Officer mandate change.

As below, in support of the to reduce COVID-19 transmission, all in-person campus services and non-academic activities are further suspended until Dec. 7 or further notice.听

Additionally, facemasks are required in all public spaces on campus including classrooms.

In support of the to reduce COVID-19 transmission, all in-person campus services and non-academic activities will be suspended until Nov. 23 or further notice.

This includes counselling, academic advising, career coaching, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 International services, recreation activities, and any other in-person events or services. As of November 10, food services will not be available at either campus and the fitness centre听will be closed during this period.

All student services will continue to be available remotely, and Library 鈥淭ake Out鈥 service will continue to be available.听

In-person student labs and other in-person scheduled academic activities will continue unless otherwise notified by your instructor. If you have any questions about a specific course or program, contact your instructor directly.

Campuses will remain open; however, students are encouraged to study remotely as much as possible. Active safety screening of all students, employees and visitors will be in place at campus entrances.

Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we work through the pandemic together. Further updates will be made available should the Provincial Health Officer mandate change.

In response to increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in BC, the Provincial Health Officer announced last week that wearing non-medical facemasks will now be an expectation in all indoor public spaces.

In response, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will be updating its institutional safety plan to align with this expectation. As of Nov. 2, masks are required in all indoor public spaces. Previously, non-medical masks were only strongly recommended to be worn on campus.

Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep our campuses safe.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果鈥檚 top priority continues to be the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and students as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, the College will be delivering the Winter 2021 semester in much the same manner as the Fall 2020 semester.

This means that the majority of Winter 2021 courses will be delivered remotely. As is the case this Fall, a few classes, labs and tutorials will be permitted to go ahead on campus and in-person as long as:

  • students and faculty are able to meet in听small groups and appropriate physical distance measures are in place; and,
  • instruction cannot reasonably be delivered in an online format.

A specific class鈥檚 mode of delivery (remote learning, in-person, hybrid or some combination) will be identified clearly in the catalogue in the run-up to registration in November. Additional information may also be provided in the course section notes, so please review your course selection carefully when registering.

This year is certainly different from any other that I have experienced. The need to conduct most classes remotely means that we are unable to do some of the in-person activities that we usually do at the start of a Fall semester. However, our Student Life team has been working hard to provide excellent events to help get you started in fun and engaging ways using various online applications. If you are a new student, I hope you participated in Strong Start, the orientation program for new students. New and returning students may also enjoy fun events like The Edge, which take place later this month. These events offer great opportunities for students to get to know one another and to feel connected with the College.

Although most students will be , some of you may have in-person labs or classes. Before coming to campus for any reason, please make sure you read the information posted on our website about on-campus safety. The information will guide you through expectations for safety protocols such as performing daily self-assessments, wearing a mask in all common areas, and following posted signage. Please help us to keep our campuses safe for everyone.

If at any time during the year you have questions or need support, I encourage you to take advantage of the College鈥檚 advising and student services. All student services are available remotely. Some in-person options are also available if you need to come to campus. In-person hours are limited this Fall, so please check the college website before coming to campus.

Those of you who have not taken post-secondary courses remotely before may be feeling nervous about what to expect. However, I can tell you that our experience with remote classes this summer was very positive. Not only did students report high levels of satisfaction with their courses, but their grades were higher, on average, this summer compared to last summer. 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 faculty and instructional support staff work hard to provide students with an excellent education, whether online or in-person.

Although this Fall semester is different from any other, everyone at 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is excited to get started. Douglas attracts amazing students who never cease to impress me. Watching you all learn and grow as you progress through your studies is truly inspiring for us, and can be transformational for you.听 听

Have a fantastic semester,

Kathy Denton
President

In preparation for the Fall semester, the College has developed the听香港六盒宝典开奖结果 COVID-19 Safety Plan: Protocols for Safe Campus Operations in alignment with the Ministry's听听.听These documents provide guidelines for a cautious, controlled and phased return to campus operations. All community members are encouraged to review both documents.听 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is taking all appropriate measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure a safe place to work and learn.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is working hard to finalize our academic plans for Fall 2020 and we wanted to give students an update on what this means for course registration.

As always, our top priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and students. With COVID-19 continuing to create global challenges, out of an abundance of caution the vast majority of our Fall 2020 courses will be delivered synchronously online. This means that for most classes this Fall, students will attend online at the scheduled time. Some classes, like labs and tutorials, will be delivered in-person and will be conducted following appropriate guidelines set out by the Provincial Health Officer.

Students are encouraged to check the Fall 2020 schedule regularly, as ongoing updates will be made leading up to registration.

By now you may have heard that BC鈥檚 research universities have announced their Fall classes will be online only and you are probably wondering what will be happening at Douglas.

I鈥檓 writing to let you know that we are working on our plans right now, but much is still to be decided. I鈥檓 sure many of you are feeling frustrated by this uncertainty. It is frustrating for us too. The fact is, a lot will depend on the Provincial Health Officer鈥檚 assessments and advice, and that information continues to evolve.

This Fall, we will do our best to provide you with as many opportunities as is possible to allow you to come to campus and meet other students, instructors and staff, working within the safety guidelines prescribed by the Provincial Health Officer. However, it will certainly not be a return to 鈥渘ormal鈥 鈥 that simply isn鈥檛 an option yet.

Our primary concern has to be the health of our community. Any return to face-to-face interactions will have to be done through a strict occupational health and safety lens with appropriate measures regarding physical distancing, hygiene, cleaning, etc. Work is currently underway at the Ministry level to establish these guidelines for all post-secondary institutions. These guidelines will then inform planning within 香港六盒宝典开奖结果.

Over the coming weeks, the College will be finalizing plans for the Fall semester. The majority of classes will likely be conducted remotely. Whether or not a given class will have an in-person component will depend on the guidelines we receive, as well as the type of activities and number of students in the class. I can assure you that by the registration period you will know exactly what kind of class you are signing up for 鈥 whether that means remote learning, in person, hybrid or some other combination. Importantly, most courses will be available entirely through remote learning for students who are concerned about attending class in person.

In regard to services for students, we will do our best to have in-person options available there as well. As good as our online services are, we know that seeing a friendly face in person can sometimes make a big difference. But again, this has to be done safely.

We all want to return to the life and the freedoms we had pre-pandemic, but we need to manage any return to in-person instruction and services carefully to keep our community healthy. We also need to be prepared to transition quickly to being all-remote again if we have another wave of COVID at a later date. This is simply the reality of the times.

On behalf of 香港六盒宝典开奖结果, thank you for your understanding and patience. We look forward to welcoming you this Fall.

Sincerely,

Kathy Denton
President, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we have made the difficult decision to suspend Summer 2020 graduation ceremonies at 香港六盒宝典开奖结果. We understand many of our graduates have been looking forward to celebrating this moment with family and friends; however, the safety of our students, faculty, and staff is a top priority.

We are actively looking at alternate ways to celebrate and recognize our graduates and will share more information as it becomes available. In the meantime, graduating students who apply for graduation by April 15, 2020 and have met requirements for their program will have their credential awarded in June 2020 and their parchment mailed to them. All students are awarded credentials in June 2020 will be invited to attend either the February 2021 or June 2021 ceremonies. More information about these ceremonies will be shared at a later date.听 听

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate this unprecedented situation together.听

Summer Tuition Update

Tuition and fees, other than U-Pass, will remain unchanged for the Summer semester. While the delivery format of our courses has changed, they continue to be taught by the same experienced faculty as they would be in person. Students continue to earn full academic credit and the College continues to provide student services like library, academic advising, career services and counselling through alternative delivery modes. We remain focused on delivering the best education possible in a safe environment.

U-Pass
香港六盒宝典开奖结果 has worked with other post-secondary institutions, student associations and Translink to temporarily suspend the U-Pass BC program as of May 1, 2020. We understand that for those who rely on the U-Pass for inexpensive transportation, this decision may add to financial pressure. With proper documentation, some students may be eligible for Emergency Funding to help purchase a transit pass. More information can be found on the Financial Aid web pages.听听

DSU & The Other Press
Fees collected on behalf of the Douglas Students鈥 Union (DSU) and The Other Press are the responsibility of those independent organizations. Questions about fees can be directed to info@thedsu.ca or editor@theotherpress.ca respectively.

Financial Aid Update

During these unprecedented times, many people will face financial hardships, including our students. 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is here to help. To help reduce hardship during this time, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 students have access to a just-announced [link to media release] emergency financial aid fund totaling $600,000.

These funds are available for both domestic and international students enrolled in either the Winter or Summer semester.听

To learn whether you are eligible for emergency funding, please contact a Student Success Advisor. Eligible students can expect to receive funding within two weeks after approval.听听

Please visit the Financial Aid webpage for more information on the types of financial aid available to 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 students.听

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Winter Term Grading

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is using the current grading model for the Winter 2020 semester to preserve students鈥 academic records. As a university-transfer institution, a considerable number of our students transfer their credits to other institutions after leaving 香港六盒宝典开奖结果. Moving to a pass/fail grading method could limit potential progression into degrees, or to other institutions, and compromise future educational opportunities for students.听

While we strongly encourage students to complete their courses for Winter, you do have some options:

  • Withdraw from classes by April 9 and end the term with a W notation on your record. This official withdrawal date was extended from March 15 to April 9.
  • Or, students who believe their final grades have been negatively affected by the changes in mode of instruction will be able to request to withdraw from a course with a 鈥榃鈥 鈥 after final grades have been assigned 鈥 by submitting a Request for Exception to the Office of the Registrar by May 1, 2020.听 The 鈥榃鈥 notation will appear on the student record and will not impact your GPA. In addition, no tuition refund will be made.听

We do caution that opting for a 鈥榃鈥 notation may have impacts on financial assistance funding and immigration. If you are considering withdrawing, we strongly encourage you to speak with the appropriate areas regarding the impact on your personal situation:

We would like to thank all our students for their on ongoing patience and flexibility as 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 responds to the evolving challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that students are working hard to finish the semester and, the College is also working hard to provide the resources needed for students to be successful.

Below are updates on how the Winter term will conclude, as well as how Summer semester will operate.听 听听

Summer semester courses will be online only

In support of the Public Health Officer鈥檚 social distancing directive, and in recognition of students鈥 planning needs, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 has made the difficult decision to move all Summer 2020 courses online. There will be no in-person classes for the Summer term. Summer semester starts May 4, as originally scheduled.听

As the situation continues to evolve, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 cannot guarantee ongoing access to our physical campuses, so students registering for the Summer term need to ensure you have access to a computer and internet to be able to meet the requirements for instructional delivery. Some courses may have specific technology requirements, which will be identified in the course catalogue.听

In addition, services for students have also moved to alternative delivery modes and will continue throughout the Summer semester in this manner. We are continuously working to improve the virtual experience. Contact information and services information can be found on the website.
Summer semester tuition deadline extended

The Summer semester tuition deadline is extended to April 27, 2020 for both domestic and returning international students.听

Winter withdrawal deadline extended

The withdrawal deadline, with a W notation on the student record, is extended to April 9, 2020 from the prior deadline of March 15, 2020. Students are encouraged to try to complete their courses for the Winter semester, and continue to keep in touch with their instructors.

Winter exams

Exams for the Winter semester will not be hosted in-person. Instructors will provide information directly to their classes about how to complete the Winter term.听 Please check the exam schedule on the website, as it is regularly updated.

Fraser Health has notified the College that a student has tested positive for COVID-19. Those who may have come into direct contact with the individual in a classroom setting have been contacted. The last time the student was on campus was Friday, March 13. The College has reached out and offered our support to the student, who says they are doing well.

Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying the greater College community as requested by Fraser Health. The student was at the New Westminster campus library on March 13 between 10am-1pm. If you were at the above location on the same date and time, Fraser Health asks that from now until March 26 (14 days after the exposure) you:听

  • Monitor your health for fever, cough, sneezing, or sore throat听
  • Avoid crowded public spaces and places where you cannot easily separate yourself from others

If you do not have symptoms, there is little risk to you or those around you. You do not need to isolate yourself, visit a doctor, or get tested. If you experience symptoms or develop symptoms, isolate yourself from others as quickly as possible and remain isolated for 14 days from the onset of symptoms.

Due to privacy legislation, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is unable to release personal information about its students or employees. This is the only member of the College community with a known positive COVID-19 diagnosis.听听

Our primary concern is to the protect the health and safety of our campus community. 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 has been actively planning for and responding to the COVID-19 situation since the first case in BC was confirmed on Jan. 29, and continues to act on the advice of the Provincial Health Officer.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will be moving to alternative student service delivery models, effective March 19. Our campuses will remain open; however, all in-person student services will be temporarily suspended.听

Supports for students and College operations will continue through other means including email, teleconferencing, video conferencing, and other tools specific to service areas.听

Employees college-wide are working hard to provide the best support possible to our students while maintaining the social distancing recommended by health authorities.听

Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 is shifting to alternative modes of instruction, effective immediately, for the rest of the Winter semester.听

Instructors will provide students with information on how to complete course work, including final exams. This could be online, through self-directed study, or other means, depending on the nature of the course or program.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 campuses will remain open at this time, with some reduced service levels during normal service hours.

No instances of COVID-19 have been reported on campus. All measures being taken by 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 are being done out of an abundance of caution to help reduce the transfer of COVID-19 and in recognition of the stress and anxiety this situation is causing many students, faculty and other employees. COVID-19 represents an unprecedented health challenge and it is up to all individuals and institutions to follow the best advice available from provincial health authorities to help reduce the spread of the virus.

Please visit the College FAQs for more information on COVID-19.

Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, please also check the college website and emails regularly for updates.

In response to the evolving situation with COVID-19, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will be transitioning away from in-person classes. Last day of classes will be no later than March 20.

Instructors will provide students with information this week on how to complete course work for the period of March 23-April 6. This could be online, through self-directed study, or other means, depending on the nature of the course or program.

All 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 campuses will remain open and all services will be available during normal service hours. This includes the library, Registrar鈥檚 Office and all other service areas. The cafeteria will be open, but with modified food options under the direction of the Ministry of Health. Washrooms, food services, and other high traffic areas are all on accelerated cleaning cycles.

As advised by the Provincial Health Officer, all scheduled events and gatherings of more than 250 people have been postponed or cancelled. College-sanctioned international travel has been suspended and self-isolation is being observed for those returning to Canada.

The Provincial Health Officer advises that the risk of COVID-19 remains low. All measures being taken by 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 are being done out of an abundance of caution and in recognition of the stress and anxiety this situation is causing many students, faculty and other employees. COVID-19 represents an unprecedented health challenge and it is up to all individuals and institutions to follow the best advice available from provincial health authorities to help reduce the spread of the virus.

Please visit the College FAQs for more information on COVID-19.

Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, please also check the college website and emails regularly for updates.

Acting under the advice of the Ministry of Advanced Education,听Skills and Training and the Ministry of Health, all 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 campuses will remain open and in-person instruction will continue unless otherwise advised.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 has small classes of approximately 35 students that fall well under the Ministry of Health鈥檚 suggested event maximum of 250 people. The Ministry of Advanced Education advises that there is no compelling reason to suspend our in-person classes at this time. However, all events of over 250 people have been cancelled or postponed.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 takes the health and well-being of our students, faculty and other employees very seriously. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation and are in close contact with the Provincial Health Officer, as well as the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training to ensure that we are acting in the best interest of our community, as well as the public at large.

The College is also preparing to move to online classes, where appropriate, should advice from the Provincial Health Officer or the Ministry change. Please see the FAQs for more information.

On March 12, I took part in a conference call between the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, the Ministry of Health, and the Presidents and Board Chairs of all of British Columbia's public universities, colleges and institutes. All of us are concerned about the health and welfare of our students, faculty and other employees in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. And all of us are receiving questions about the status of in-person classes and other activities at our institutions.

The Ministry of Health informed us once again that the health risk to the majority of us as individuals remains low and that the best way to fight the virus is to be vigilant about proper hand washing, cleaning, self-isolation during symptoms, and other recommended steps. The Ministry does not recommend that we suspend in-person classes.

Given this advice, 香港六盒宝典开奖结果 鈥 along with the other public universities, colleges and institutes in BC 鈥 will remain open and in-person classes and most other activities will continue as scheduled. This is based on the best available evidence and advice from the Province's Chief Medical Health Officer. Should this recommendation change, public post-secondary institutions will work together to suspend activities as necessary in a coordinated manner.

香港六盒宝典开奖结果 will continue to ramp up our capability to deliver course work online, so we are prepared should we ever need to suspend in-person classes, and look at ways to deliver alternatives to in-person exams should that become necessary. In the meantime, we have enhanced our cleaning regimens, curtailed non-essential international travel, and are working across the institution to maintain a healthy, safe and engaging learning and working environment.

I would like to thank the College community for remaining calm, but vigilant, during this challenging period. I encourage you all to follow the recommendations of the BC Centre for Disease Control to stay healthy and help reduce the spread of the virus, and to visit the College FAQs for more information.