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The California State University system is planning to offer most of its classes online in the fall semester, amid fears of a possible second wave of COVID-19 infections later this year, according to a statement made yesterday (May 12) by the university’s chancellor, Timothy White. Comprising 23 campuses serving nearly 500,000 students, CSU is the largest university system to announce such sweeping measures in advance of next year.
“First and foremost is the health, safety and welfare of our students, faculty and staff, and the evolving data surrounding the progression of COVID-19,” White says in the statement. “Virtual planning is necessary because it might not be possible for some students, faculty and staff to safely travel to campus. Said another way, this virtual planning approach preserves as many options for as many students as possible.”
The University of California (UC) said yesterday that it will probably ...