November 2, 2020H 26, 2020
Planning for the spring semester
Leaders from Cuyamaca and Grossmont College laid out their plans for the spring semester at Friday's DEC Emergency Response Planning Group. Although most classes will continue to be held remotely, both colleges are increasing the number of courses that will be held on the campuses if health conditions permit.

Cuyamaca College is tentatively planning to hold 39 class sections on the campus, compared to two lab courses this fall. Some classes will be held outdoors to promote social distancing.
Grossmont College is planning to hold 73 course sections on the campus in the spring, compared to 52 sections this fall. The courses to be held on campus focus on programs that train front-line workers, such as Nursing and Allied Health, and courses and labs that cannot be held remotely.

Some courses in athletics may be offered at the colleges depending on the status of statewide public health guidelines.

The current state guidelines for institutions of higher education say that allowing in-person classes depends on the COVID-19 tier for the county where the college or university is located. San Diego County is now in the Red tier, which means that lectures are permitted but must be limited to 25% capacity. If San Diego County moves into the highest Purple tier, in-person lecture classes are prohibited.

To assist students who need internet access, additional wireless hot spots have been added at both campuses. Wireless hot spots are now available at Grossmont College at Parking Lot 4, the Main Quad outside Building 10, and in the campus area surrounded by the 500 buildings. At Cuyamaca College, hot spots are available at Parking Lot 5, and in the patio area outside Building B, the Communications Arts building.
Mental Health First Aid course offered
This 8-hour certification course will give participants the tools to respond to psychiatric emergencies until professional help arrives. The curriculum is designed to improve people’s mental health literacy.
Participants become certified for three years through the National Council for Behavioral Health and the training can be included on a resume!

Training will be conducted via Zoom on December 3 and 4 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate.

Participants must sign up in advance.
Submitting events for the college websites
Would you like to have an event posted on the Cuyamaca or Grossmont College calendar? It's easy to do. On the college home page, scroll down to "Important Dates" and click on "View All Events." You'll see a box that says "Submit Event." When you click on the box, you will be directed to a page where you can provide information about the event. (Note: Under location, you can select "Online" for virtual events.)

Click "submit event" when you're done. After the event has been reviewed, it will be posted on the college calendar. If your event is intended for both colleges, you will need to post separate items for the Cuyamaca College and Grossmont College websites.
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