Fall Classes Continue At Las Positas College

Press release from Las Positas College:

August 14 2020

(Livermore, CA) - Despite current conditions, Las Positas College (LPC) remains resilient and continues to provide educational opportunities and support for students to succeed, no matter the medium of delivery.
Through the uncertainty surrounding the Fall 2020 semester, Las Positas College faculty and staff have spent countless hours planning to ensure students are provided options to stay safe, stay enrolled, and continue their academic pursuits during these tumultuous times. Taking into consideration the ever-changing conditions, Las Positas College plans to continue to deliver Fall 2020 courses in online formats, and some courses considered essential by the State, will take place as hybrid classes. Most fall classes will be formatted as a mixture of virtual content with scheduled instruction times via an online meeting platform.

"I am confident that Las Positas College, despite the challenges, continues to be accessible, equitable, and resilient, in our support of our students" said Dr. Dyrell Foster, president of Las Positas College.

In order to ensure LPC students can stay on track and successfully complete their coursework and reach their educational goals, many of our student support services are available online, including:

● Computer Center - Online
● Online Learning Assistance
● Canvas Technical Support
● Online Tutoring
● Student Services
● Student Health Center
● Online Counseling
● Disabled Students Programs and Services
● LPC Library
● Reading & Writing (RAW) Center
● Math Help

Registration is currently open for the Fall 2020, with classes starting Monday, August 17th. For updated course offerings and updates, visit laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. For a complete list of resources available to students, visit laspositascollege.edu/onlinecollege/resources.

About Las Positas College
Las Positas College currently enrolls 8,000 students and offers curriculum for students seeking transfer to a four-year college or university, career preparation, or basic skills education. The College provides university transfer classes, retraining classes for those in need of employment or career advancement, a first-time educational opportunity for many adults, enrichment classes for those seeking a broader perspective, and career and technical training for those entering the technical and paraprofessional workforce.

Las Positas College is a learning-centered institution focused on excellence and student success. It is fully committed to supporting Tri-Valley residents in their quest for education and advancement. Las Positas College faculty and staff are distinguished by their energy, creativity, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of the students they serve and the future of the Tri-Valley region.

This press release was produced by the Las Positas College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.