VIGO COUNTY, Ind – In press releases Monday (3/16/20) Indiana State University, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and Ivy Tech Community College said that they will extend online-only instruction through the end of the spring semester.

St. Mary of the Woods College said that they would decide and make an announcement on Tuesday (3/17/20).

In addition, ISU President Deborah Curtis announced several other actions including:

 

• Residence halls will close at noon this Saturday (3/21/20), although exceptions for some students have been, and will be, considered. For those who stay, only carry-out meal service will be available. All others, including students currently off campus, will have until noon Saturday to remove personal belongings. The university is encouraging students to move before Saturday, if possible.

 

• Spring commencement ceremonies are canceled, although there will be a virtual commencement. Graduates will be offered the opportunity to participate at commencement in December.

 

The university remains open with a focus on completing instruction for the semester. Remote work for faculty and staff will be determined by individual members of the President’s cabinet, with the recognition that some jobs simply cannot be done remotely. But employees who are sick, or caring for someone who is ill, are asked to stay home and use sick leave. 

ISU President Deborah Curtis said “We understand this creates difficulties, and you have a lot of questions. Frankly, there are many questions we are still working through, and some of them require forthcoming information from people outside the university.” 

Curtis announced the cancellation of spring commencement. Students will be allowed to go through December commencement if they choose.

 

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