Update from Gavilan College on COVID-19: April 9, 2020
STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES
How Cosmetology adapts to online instruction

" Students have their supplies at home, so they can still perform services as they would in class,” said Gilbert Ramirez, Cosmetology Department Supervisor. “They are learning how to use Canvas and ZOOM, remaining in constant contact and understand what is happening.”


GAVILAN COLLEGE: STATUS :
  • All locations of Gavilan College are closed. All instruction and services will be provided in an online format through the end of Spring semester. Summer Session will be online.
  • Registration for Summer and Fall will be done separately this year. Summer registration will begin on April 27; Fall registration will begin on June 22


NEWS
  • NEW -Gov. Newsom today announced that, beginning Sunday, California workers who are receiving unemployment benefits will begin receiving an extra $600 on top of their weekly amount.
  • NEW - The Department of Education has posted the allocation for colleges and universities under the CARES Act. The near $6 billion in funding is to be used to provide direct emergency cash grants to students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. California community college students will get nearly $300 million in aid. 


  • Go to stayenrolled.com to find out the latest information you need to know about Community Colleges during COVID-19


  • California Community Colleges faculty, staff and administrators can join the CCC | COVID-19 Resources, Tools and Discussion community in the Vision Resource Center to stay informed on developments and ask questions.
  • NEW - The Chancellor’s Office, the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, the California Community Colleges Distance Education and Educational Technology Advisory Committee and guests will host a discussion on Temporary Emergency Blanket Distance Education Addendum for Summer and Fall 2020 to address your questions and concerns. The webinar is scheduled for Monday, April 13 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration information: Please click this URL to join. Or join by phone: US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 253 215 8782 (Webinar ID: 202 927 695)
Domestic Violence Awareness
Domestic Violence is a serious problem which can have a profound impact on every part of our society. If you are a victim or witness of a domestic violence incident, immediately call 911 for police and medical attention. There are many excellent advocates and resources available to survivors of domestic violence. Here are a few resources:   

  • 24/7 Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Call Center: (800) 704-0900 
  • Crisis Text Line:
  • Text RENEW to 741741 
  • 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: (855) 278-4204 
  • Youth & Family Crisis Line: 1.408.683.4118
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