COVID-19 Policies and Communications

Dear Bereans,

I am planning on sending a daily update on the COVID-19 situation and decisions we are making as we respond to the changing situation.  I’ll be aiming for the early afternoon each day until there’s nothing more to add.

First, we are preparing a FAQ website.  Look for a link on the College home page, hopefully by the end of the day.  Once it is live, students may wish to inform their parents about the site, which will have information some families have been requesting, too.  I and all the other members of the administrative committee are doing our best to respond to all the questions we are receiving, but there are some inevitable delays.

Continue reading Daily COVID-19 Update: March 11, 2020 →

Last updated Apr. 16, 2020 at 2:01 p.m.

Dear Bereans,

This morning, the Administrative Committee reached a decision in response to the COVID-19 challenges that will have significant implications for each and every member of the community.

Concluding, after careful analysis, that it will not be possible to adequately assure student and employee safety in the circumstance of a case of COVID-19 occurring on campus, we have decided that the College will cease in-person instructional activities as of the end of the day on this Friday, March 13.

Continue reading Daily COVID-19 Update: March 10, 2020 →

Dear Bereans,

Some faculty and students have expressed concern and have suggested curtailing some campus activities including classes and labor.  Unfortunately, given the close proximity in which we work, learn and live, curtailing just classes and labor will not offer meaningful protection from the potential spread of infection in our community.

Continue reading Daily COVID-19 Update: March 9, 2020 →