Update from Gavilan College on COVID-19: March 24, 2020
STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES
GAVILAN COLLEGE:
NEWThe Gavilan College Board of Trustees is meeting this evening to approve a Proclamation of Emergency for Gavilan Joint Community College District.
All locations of Gavilan College are closed to staff and students
All instruction and services have been transitioned to an online format
NEW A number of students were able to check out laptop computers on loan today. If you need a laptop to continue in your classes, please contact your instructor.
NEWS
NEWCongress and the White House are moving closer to a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package to help families in the wake of the pandemic.
NEWThe White House said today that, due to a spike in infections, people who have recently left New York City should self-quarantine for 14 days, no matter where they are now. President Trump said on Monday he is pushing back the deadline for when Americans will need the Real ID to travel domestically.
If you haven't done it yet, please contact all of your instructors! You can find contact information here
FOR STAFF AND FACULTY:
NEW The California Community Colleges Accessibility Center will be hosting another set of webinars this week focusing on accessibility practices for Canvas and online teaching. The sessions will occur twice a day (10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.) tomorrow and Thursday. All sessions will use the same Zoom meeting information.
For online instruction support requests, please contact CVC-OEI.
RESOURCES
NEW Destination: Home has launched a Financial Assistance Program for Low – Income Residents impacted by COVID-19. All Low-Income Santa Clara County residents who are experiencing a loss can apply, (ie. Homeowners, renters, folks living in RV’s, in hotels, etc.) This program can provide up to $4,000 per family per month during the COVID-19 event. Apply online at sacredheartcs.org/covid19 or by calling 408-780-9134
