Update from Gavilan College: May 20, 2020
Summer classes start June 15 -- all online
Congratulations to the class of 2020,
from the staff at EOPS, CARES, CalWORKs, and Fresh Success!
Congratulations to all of the students who will be TRANSFERRING in Fall 2020!
Check out the Signing Day Slide show!

ADD YOUR INFORMATION HERE. Let us celebrate with you!
SAVE THE DATE:

FRIDAY, MAY 22 AT 3 PM:
Virtual End of Year Celebration -

Celebrate the end of our Centennial Year, Celebrate the Graduates of 2020 and connect with faculty, staff, and students #togetherapart. (NOTE: this is not a Graduation Ceremony -- that will happen IN PERSON December 19-21!)

NEWS

NEW - The California Department of Public Health has issued a communication that indicates the reopening of higher education for large scale in-person operations is not permitted in Stage 2 of the state's reopening. 

NEW - The Department of Education is considering new rules for how schools will open , including requirements of face masks for students and teachers, and sanitizing classrooms possibly multiple times a day. State Superintendent Thurmond tomorrow will hold a digital event with all California school districts to discuss the safe reopening of our schools. It will focus on three subject areas: health & safety, educational programs and fiscal implications. The webinar is Thursday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. and the public is invited to listen in. Register for the webinar here or tune in on the agency Facebook page.

NEW - F ree COVID-19 testing is now available for Santa Clara County residents, asymptomatic or otherwise, at PAL Stadium in East San José and the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Testing sites are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at both locations and residents need to schedule an appointment to get tested. To be eligible for testing, residents must be 18 years or older, and electronically sign a COVID-19 Public Health Authorization Form and Lab Consent. 

NEW- Shelter in Place Kits (SHIP KITS) : Local businesses and community volunteers have come together to produce Shelter in Place (SHIP) Kits, providing medical, nutritional, and emotional support for Santa Clara County residents negatively impacted by COVID-19. Kits include non-perishable food items, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, games, and other items, depending on availability. SHIP Kits are targeted to families in need with children ages 6 to 12 and hourly-wage earners. Kit components are sourced from the local economy, when possible. Residents can sign up for a kit or learn how to volunteer or donate at the SHIP Kits website

NEW - Coping with COVID-19: Mental Health Tips for Children and Families
This webinar shares mental health coping strategies for children and families. It is essential that parents utilize self-care to manage their stress and model coping and hope for their children at this difficult time. Tips are provided to help parents balance three roles; parenting, home schooling and working remotely. Children who are being home schooled need structure and a balance of activities and must keep their brains and bodies occupied. This webinar discusses how to develop and maintain a schedule for children and the importance of getting their input through conducting family meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click here  to download the presentation as a PDF.
Click here  to view Frequently Asked Questions from the webinar as a PDF.
RESOURCES

LOCAL COVID-19 TESTING

  • Go to Stayenrolled.com to find out the latest information you need to know about Community Colleges during COVID-19
  • Medi-Nurse” line - for Medi-Cal patients without a health plan and uninsured Californians. The line is https://1-877-409-9052 and is available 24/7 for COVID-19 concerns or for general medical issues.


GAVILAN COLLEGE STATUS :
  • All locations of Gavilan College are closed, and all instruction and services are being provided in online format.The campus, including tennis courts, track, and golf course,is closed to the public
  • Summer registration is underway. Summer classes start June 15
  • Fall registration will begin on June 22
  • Graduation has been postponed until Fall 2020, tentatively to be scheduled by department December 19-21. Read letter from Dr. Rose
FALL 2020
  • Fall 2020 classes, services, and activities will be offered primarily online, except for those programs where licensing requirements or the nature of the matieral require face-to-face instruction.
  • When face-to-face instruction takes place, it will be in accordance with appropriate practices for sanitizing and social distancing in accordance with public health guidelines.
  • Registration for Fall classes will begin on June 22