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Emergency Alert
UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

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. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. 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. 

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About Us

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is an urban land-grant university that offers associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and professional degree programs, as well as community education and certificate programs to learners of all ages. The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) embodies the land-grant tradition of UDC. In addition to offering innovative academic programs in urban architecture and community development, urban sustainability, health education, nursing, and nutrition and dietetics, we also offer a wide range of community education programs through our land-grant centers:

  1. The Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education
  2. The Center for Urban Resilience, Innovation and Infrastructure which includes the Water Resources Research Institute
  3. The Center for Nutrition Diet and Health, which includes the Institute of Gerontology.

Mission

The mission of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia is to offer research-based academic and community outreach programs that improve the quality of life and economic opportunities of people and communities in the District of Columbia, the nation and the world.

Vision

The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences is poised to develop into a world leader in designing and implementing top quality, research-based academic and community outreach programs that measurably improve the quality of life and economic prosperity of people and communities in the District of Columbia, the nation and the world.

Goals for CAUSES Graduates

CAUSES graduates are exceptionally well-prepared to succeed in their chosen field of study. Our graduates stand out by having distinctive attributes and competencies. CAUSES graduates are:

  1. Global citizens committed to local relevance.
  2. Adept at solving urban problems.
  3. Committed to health and wellness, food and water security.
  4. Skilled at navigating diverse social, cultural, built and natural environments.
  5. Independent thinkers and collaborative team players.
  6. Adaptive lifelong learners.

Goals for District Residents and Organizations

CAUSES land-grant programs are exceptionally well-positioned to advance the sustainability goals of the District of Columbia and the five core objectives of the National Institute for Food and Agriculture of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which are to:

  1. Improve food security.
  2. Mitigate climate change.
  3. Combat childhood obesity and other food related illness.
  4. Improve food safety.
  5. Improve water safety and management.
  6. Expand alternative energy solutions.

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