Colleges going online because of COVID-19

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HUDSON VALLEY – More and more colleges are suspending face-to-face classes and transitioning to online coursework because of COVID-19.

Governor Andrew Cuomo, Wednesday, announced that starting on March 19, SUNY and CUNY will move to a distance learning model. He said that move is a way to reduce density in the areas.

At SUNY New Paltz, the administration said while spring break has been extended a week with classes to resume on March 30, the college remains open. In-person and online classes will continue to be held through the end of this week as scheduled.

Marist College in Poughkeepsie has also extended spring break by one week.

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown has canceled in-person classes as well, going to an online curriculum. COVID-19 “is a big issue. We are very concerned about it,” said Dean Dr. Kenneth Steier.

At SUNY Sullivan, President Jay Quaintance said the school is not closing. “We are making adjustments in our academic and residence life programs in the interest of public health and safety.”

He said on-campus classes and events will continue to be held in consultation with the local department of health and SUNY system administration.




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