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April 15, 2020
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Criminal Justice, Health
The Corona-virus has infected higher education accross America with a sense of uncertainty as campuses close due to the pandemic and classes move online. The present focus for higher ed is a shift to online courses through the end of the spring semester, experts say.
How does it effect La Sierra University Criminal Justice Program?
This is the question that most educational institutions face during this pandemic. The recent talk of extended school closure throughout California has worried students and faculty alike. But La Sierra University Criminal Justice Program is different in the following ways that makes us safer than most schools.
Our campus is dedicated to only criminal justice majors only which limits social interaction.
Students only go to one facility for study for core and elective courses
Online and Hybrid classes will be available
Safety on Campus During the Corona-virus Outbreak
“Based on what we’re hearing, the main focus for universities at this time is digitizing courses that are already in session during the 2020 spring semester, as well as transitioning residential students into existing online programs if available.
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, the outlook for the end of the public health emergency is unclear, meaning summer may also be in flux. Some colleges have already moved to cancel commencement services scheduled for May or pushed those back to later dates.
What the Coronavirus Means for the Fall Semester
In conversations with college enrollment officials, our focus has been on a return to normalcy amid the pandemic. We are focused on meeting the immediate needs of our students before looking down the horizon.
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Looking ahead, 25% of enrollment officials are planning to offer online options if students are unable to study on campus, according to the EAB survey. However, 69% are unsure of offering that option, leaving the outlook unclear.
As the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus plays out, the American Council on Education and higher education groups have urged Congress to provide about $50 billion in emergency aid for colleges and students, suggesting that they will likely feel the effects of the pandemic for some time to come.
But what such relief could mean beyond the near term is anyone’s guess.
