MARC APRIL 28, 2020 H 26, 2020
Possible early start for K-12 school year
Gov. Gavin Newsom said today that California schools could start their new academic year in July or early August to address learning losses brought on by school closures because of coronavirus.

The health criteria for opening schools in some communities is being evaluated by state authorities to determine whether schools would physically re-open or resume online learning.

No date has been specified for re-opening schools or how the school campuses will be reconfigured to protect the health and safety of students and staff.

The district continues to closely monitor news and public orders regarding coronavirus. District teams are developing plans to prepare the campuses for reopening when ready.
Tap into VRC for learning opportunities
Looking for an outlet while sheltering at home? The California Community Colleges Vision Resource Center offers a rich
assortment of professional development and learning opportunities, all for free.
Here are just a few available resources:
  • COVID-19 resources
  • Personal wellness
  • Professional development/learning through LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com), SkillSoft and @One
  • More than 10,000 online courses and playlists.

Here’s how to log in:

  1. Navigate to the Vision Resource Center site
  2. Click “Login” at the top right
  3. Under “User Login,” select “Grossmont-Cuyamaca” from the drop-down menu
  4. This will take you to the single sign-on site where you can enter your usual email/network credentials to log in.
COVID-19 Resources, Tools and Discussion is one of the communities that users can join to ask questions, share ideas and elevate promising practices across the community college system. Click on “Connect,” then “All Communities” to join.

Click on “Learning” to access online classes and workshops such as “Tips for Working Remotely,” where you can learn how to create a productive work environment at home by structuring your day correctly, dedicating a workspace and avoiding distractions.

For more information, contact the GCCCD VRC team: Cuyamaca - Donna.Hajj@gcccd.edu ;Grossmont - Rochelle.Weiser@gcccd.edu; and District Services -- Anaid.Northcraft@gcccd.edu
Students aim to make a splash with virtual art show
In lieu of a physical student exhibition for spring 2020, the Hyde Gallery at Grossmont College will showcase student works produced this semester on its Instagram and Facebook  pages throughout the month of May.
 
Plans were in place for the gallery to unveil its scheduled Spring 2020 Student Art Exhibition in Grossmont College’s new Performing and Visual Arts Center, but plans were thwarted by the COVID-19 campus closure.
The Visual Arts and Humanities Department will  continue its tradition of
presenting award-of-merit and memorial award prizes to exceptional students across all disciplines.
Students currently enrolled in a studio art or photography course at Grossmont College who are interested in submitting work should contact their instructor for submission guidelines which have been provided to faculty.
My home office: Sean Malone
Today’s home office:  Sean Malone, District Fiscal Services Internal Auditor   
1. Describe your home office: My home office is a decent-sized desk in a spare room. I have two Mac laptops (to compare data), scanner, and space to write, as well as a supply of water, snacks, and some metal art (raw copper is the antiviral metal). The living room serves for Zoom meetings or a change of scenery.

2 . What is a typical day for you working from home?   I start the day with emails and Workday.
3. What tip would you pass on to other GCCCD employees?   Many people who were on top of the world two months ago are stressed over things they cannot control: health, family, childcare, homeschooling, finances, or just trying to find everyday essentials. We all know people being pummeled right now. Reach out and see how you can help, even if it is just a hello or a willing ear.
Share your new working conditions with your fellow employees and we'll feature them in the Remote Report. Take a photo of you in your home office and answer the three questions above. Send them to Anne Krueger . Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.
In the news
In the Remote Report, you’ll see important updates, get your questions answered, and learn ways to help us all navigate this new world of mass telecommuting. Issues of the Remote Report will be archived on the District Remote Report page

If you have news to share or discovered a tip that helps you work better remotely, pass it on. Please send your items to Anne Krueger , Christianne Penunuri (Cuyamaca College) or Lorena Ruggero (Grossmont College).