Let's Get Back to the 'Peake
RE-OPENING STUDENT RESOURCES |
ARCHIVED COVID COMMUNICATIONS
As the world continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, we remain fully committed to providing our students with the services and resources they need to reach their academic and career goals, while keeping everyone’s health our top priority.
We’ve been hard at work here—putting measured, intentional protocols in place to get all of our Skipjacks Back to the 'Peake this semester as quickly and as safely as possible.
We’re making sure your campus and offices are as safe as possible. Everything is cleaned and sanitized frequently. Safe and effective vaccines are now widely available.
Based on local transmission rates of COVID-19, we're following CDC and Maryland Department of Health guidelines to reinstate masking on campus. Read more about our current protocols below.
Protocols for Visitors
Vaccinated or unvaccinated - please bring a mask with you and wear it while indoors on campus, and while participating in Chesapeake College classes, whether on campus or off.
Students and employees are required to report positive COVID-19 diagnoses, symptoms, or exposure to their instructor or supervisor immediately.
No online screening or pre-registration required for campus visitors, faculty or staff.
All entrances and buildings open and available for use.
CURRENT COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES
Please bring a mask with you and wear it while indoors on campus, and while participating in Chesapeake College classes, whether those classes take place on campus or off.
Chesapeake College requires that all individuals over two years of age wear an appropriate face covering while indoors—and while participating in classes—regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Face coverings or masks should be worn appropriately and always cover the nose and mouth. (Should you need a mask, one can be provided to you.)
Following guidance from the Queen Anne’s County Health Department and our Back to the ‘Peake committee, we are requiring all students and employees to immediately report positive COVID-19 diagnoses, symptoms, and/or instances of exposure to the College so that appropriate contact tracing and mitigation efforts may occur.
- Students must immediately report positive COVID-19 diagnoses, symptoms, and instances of exposure to their current instructors.
- Employees must immediately report positive COVID-19 diagnoses, symptoms, and instances of exposure to both their direct supervisor and Human Resources.
- In addition, following local public health guidelines, large gatherings (defined as 100+) must follow recommended safety protocols.
These are small but effective ways that we can protect the people around us—and it is our responsibility to do so.
CAMPUS COVID-19 METRICS
COVID-19 TESTING OR VACCINATION
Contact the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health System (UMMS) at 410-822-1000 ext.1227 regarding vaccination or testing sites, and appointments.
Does Chesapeake College require students to be vaccinated for COVID?
While Chesapeake College does not require individuals to get a COVID vaccine to be a student, some programs (for example Health Professions programs, subject to clinical site agreements) may require the vaccination for students to complete all program requirements.
Instructional Delivery Methods for 2021-2022
Our faculty and staff have been hard at work to ensure that our instructional delivery methods are second to none in the upcoming semester. Below, find a description of each type of course delivery you may encounter as we move through our phased reopening.
Also called "Anytime Online," our ASYNCHRONOUS courses can be taken at your convenience, anywhere you have internet access. These courses offer the most flexibility if you work full-time, or have a busy schedule. Instructors are available via email, and in-course messaging.
Will students be meeting on campus?
No, all classes will be in a virtual environment.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
No, these classes do not have regularly scheduled dates and times for students to log in. On the first day of the semester, log in to Canvas to access your course and complete your work independently.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: N1 100% Online
Important Notes: Asynchronous
No specified meeting days or times.
Also called "Real-Time Online," our SYNCHRONOUS courses are taken on SPECIFIC DAYS and TIMES, anywhere you have internet access. These courses offer increased peer and instructor interaction. Instructors are available via email, and in-course messaging, and during your course. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
No, all classes will be in a virtual environment.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have regularly scheduled dates and times for students to log in. On the first day of the semester, log in to Canvas to access your course at the time listed on your schedule.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: N1 100% Online
Important Notes: Synchronous
Meeting Information: Look for the dates and times of your course here.
HYBRID courses offer a mix of online and face-to-face instruction. These courses are reserved for programs which include some traditional classroom learning (done online) with limited in-person skills practice, primarily in areas like healthcare, welding, CDL, etc. Hybrid courses have physical campus locations for the on-campus component; have start and end dates; and have specific meeting days and times.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, some on-campus instruction or activity is mandatory for these courses, in order to meet requirements that can’t be fulfilled remotely.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus or login to your computer to interact with your instructor and/or other students.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: HY Hybrid 50% Online 50% Classroom
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.
FACE-TO-FACE (FTF), courses are our traditional, in-person classes which take place on-campus, in a classroom with other students and instructors present. Courses listed as Face-to-Face will be offered in person so long as conditions permit. These courses are appropriate for students who feel comfortable attending face-to-face classes, and have the flexibility and comfort level to move between in-person and online learning during a semester. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, phase permitting. Should campus access become more limited, these may switch to synchronous online. Check the "Important Notes" area in CRAB for details on individual courses.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: FTF Face-to-Face
Important Notes: Additional details here
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.
FACE-TO-FACE FLEXIBLE, courses are an option for this semester. Courses listed as "Flexible" will be live-streamed when in face-to-face mode, so long as classes are allowed to take place on campus. Students in FLEXIBLE courses may choose to either attend in-person to participate in the classroom, OR they may stay home and view the live-streaming. These courses are appropriate for students who have the flexibility and comfort level to move between in-person and online learning during a semester. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, phase permitting. Should campus access become more limited, these may switch to either synchronous or asynchronous online. Students may also choose to participate remotely based on their comfort level.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus, or log on to the live-stream.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: FTF Face-to-Face
Important Notes: Flexible
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.