Coronavirus Leads AACC To Extend Spring Break, Use Online Classes

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Starting April 6, the majority of courses offered at Anne Arundel Community College will be delivered remotely as the number of new coronavirus cases continue to grow in Maryland.

Spring break March 16-22 will be extended through April 5. Classes that were scheduled for a March 23 start will resume virtually April 6 at this time. Health sciences clinicals and AACC-related internships in partnership with other organizations will continue as scheduled as determined by those organizations. Beginning April 6, the majority of courses will be delivered remotely. Beginning Thursday, April 2, student support services will resume through a combination of remote access and limited in-person services practicing social distancing.

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Starting March 23, some designated faculty and staff will begin preparation for remote learning. During the week of March 30, all staff and faculty will report to work to assess and prepare courses to be delivered through remote means.

College events with more than 50 attendees scheduled through April 30 are canceled regardless of location. This decision will be reevaluated on April 15 for events scheduled after April 30. Currently, this does not apply to athletic events.

All AACC-related out-of-state and international travel is suspended until further notice. Personal travel is at each person’s own comfort level and discretion. Should employees or students choose to travel internationally, the CDC advises to avoid destinations with a level two alert and level three warning. It is requested that each person make the college aware of travel plans to level two and three countries. If a student or employee chooses to travel to locations with these travel notices, they will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days before returning to class or work.

“I realize this is a heavy lift and extremely disruptive. Please remember we are doing this in service to the entire community and in support of the state. I support the leadership role that the state is taking and proud of the collective effort we are making,” said president Dawn Lindsay in a statement. “Please bear with us as we work through this ever-changing and unprecedented situation. As busy as we are, remember to take time to care for yourselves along with your family and your neighbors. We will get through this together.”