Dear Douglass Community,
This afternoon, President Barchi announced that Rutgers University will begin spring break early by canceling classes from March 12, 2020 to March 22, 2020. From there, the University will transition to remote instruction from March 23, 2020 until at least April 3, 2020. The task force appointed by President Barchi has concluded that remote instruction may slow or prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please note that the University is taking this step as a preventative method. As of today, March 10, 2020, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Rutgers University. Remote instruction means that no in-person classes will be held, and students will be required to complete their course work via online platforms. To read President Barchi’s official announcement, click here.
At Douglass we are working closely with University officials to make sure we are taking precautions appropriate to the situation. As per President Barchi’s instructions, we will be canceling all events from now until the end of April, including Networking Night, the PLEN Lecture, and the Sacred Path Ceremony. We will be working on rescheduling these events when on-campus classes resume. Please know that while we do not take the cancellation of our events lightly, our number one priority is the safety of our community. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide status updates on events taking place later in the spring.
During this time, we will innovate and adjust to meet our students’ needs. Through staff mentorship, online instruction, and other online programming, the College will continue to act as a resource to every Douglass woman. Additionally, the College will be in contact with our alumnae throughout the coming weeks and months through the Douglass Spotlight and other communications.
To keep current on Rutgers University’s response to COVID-19, visit the official website. Thank you for continuing to support the Douglass Difference during this time.
Sincerely,
Dean Jacquelyn Litt, Ph.D.
