The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will move to remote operations as of 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16. All on-campus activities, including athletics, are cancelled.
Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations.
Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI). The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies.
Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to in-person operations as of 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.
The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.
Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.
If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.
Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission.
The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) facilitates Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that work collaboratively to enhance teaching effectiveness and improve student learning outcomes. Our Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) meet monthly in a virtual format via Webex, providing a space for faculty to exchange ideas, explore best practices, and implement innovative teaching strategies.
This FLC focuses on designing high-quality courses that enhance student engagement and success. Faculty participants explore evidence-based instructional strategies, course structure optimization, and digital tools to create effective and accessible learning experiences. Discussions also cover integrating Quality Matters (QM) standards and best practices in course design across UDC's learning modalities.
To enroll, please email Julian.King@udc.edu.
This FLC supports faculty in implementing the HyFlex instructional modality, which provides students with the flexibility to engage in courses either in person or synchronously online. Faculty collaborate to develop pedagogical approaches, leverage technology strategies, and refine assessment methods to ensure equitable learning experiences. In addition, it addresses challenges related to classroom technologies and software, helping faculty navigate and integrate digital tools effectively.
To enroll, please email catherine.patterson@udc.edu.
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