News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2020-09-14-spring
September 14, 2020
Spring 2021 Remote Instruction
College of the Canyons will continue with distance education through the end of the
Spring 2021 semester, Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook announced in a message to
the campus community.
The decision was made after careful evaluation of guidance and analysis provided by
county and state health authorities, as well as ongoing dialog with faculty, staff
and administrators about campus safety.
“Given our timelines for schedule building, academic staffing, and registration, we
are best served by making a decision sooner, rather than later,” explained Chancellor
Dr. Van Hook in the message. “Committing now to online operations in spring gives
us a long lead time that we can use to our advantage for planning, preparation, and
engagement.”
Although most students will be learning remotely, the spring 2021 semester will allow
for certain essential infrastructure disciplines to provide in-person laboratory instruction
on both campus sites.
“While I am in my office every day, I miss the energy and inspiration that is gained
from face-to-face interaction with students, and the connections and camaraderie that
come from interacting with colleagues,” said Chancellor Dr. Van Hook in the message.
“We will get back to that as soon as we can.”