Tag: operations

Additional communication was sent to students (and forwarded to parents) about the possibility of a “shelter in place” order that may be issued by government authorities in the coming days. The President’s Cabinet held a virtual meeting with the Gustavus Board of Trustees to discuss the College’s response to COVID-19 and plans moving forward.

Frequently Asked Questions have been updated. Additional information for students has been sent by email and posted below. The College continues to plan for the transition to online course delivery. Building and service hours may be adjusted in the coming days.

The first two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Nicollet County. Additional information was sent to parents, alumni, and staff employees via email. A prominent link to information for students and parents has been added to the COVID-19 webpage. Questions can be directed to the Gustavus COVID-19 hotline at 507-933-6449.

Gustavus has extended the suspension of in-person classes through the remainder of the academic year. All course instruction will be online from March 30 until the end of spring semester. See the community update below for more information.

Faculty members held a virtual meeting to discuss plans for offering online coursework and administrative divisions met to discuss staffing and work-from-home plans (if applicable). A website with faculty and staff planning resources (gustavus.edu/gts/continuity) was launched by Gustavus Technology Services and is linked on the Gustavus COVID-19 website. Students received updated information on room and…

The President’s Cabinet and executive board of the College’s Infectious Disease Committee met in response to Minnesota’s plans to close all K-12 schools effective this Wednesday. Administrative divisions will meet Monday to develop plans for the coming days and discuss work-from-home possibilities. Faculty will receive additional communication from the Provost. Frequently Asked Questions have been…

The President’s Cabinet and executive board of the College’s Infectious Disease Committee held a work session for operational planning. As announced yesterday, the College is suspending in-person classes and making the temporary transition to online learning. There will be no classes the week of March 16-20.

Gustavus has suspended all in-person classes and modified the academic calendar. There will be no classes next week as faculty and staff prepare for a temporary transition to online learning.

Daily operations at Gustavus, including in-person classes, continue as normal. Gustavus study away students will be required to return to the United States. Lund Center will open at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 13. See today’s community update for more information.

Daily operations at Gustavus, including in-person classes, continue as normal. A message was sent to Gustavus students, faculty, and staff. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) FAQs have been updated.