WILBERFORCE — Central State University is offering both in-person and online classes this fall and have established an Institutional Response Team (IRT), a cross functional internal team that will be in constant contact with local and state health officials.
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For students who prefer a residential college experience, Central State is offering classes using a hybrid-cohort model that combines live, in-classroom learning and remote learning through synchronous video.
In hybrid courses, students will alternate studying in-person and through video conference according to their assigned cohort.
For students who prefer to study fully online, CSU is offering two class formats. Some online courses will use the university’s online learning system to deliver all instruction asynchronously while others will meet remotely using live, synchronous video conferencing.
The hybrid model is designed to make an immediate shift to solely online classes should COVID-19 worsen.
Central State University’s preparedness provides a safe place for students, Jack Thomas, Ph.D., President of Central State University said. The university also realizes the importance of providing a remote solution so that all students can join and continue their education journey.
President Thomas says their rigorous plan, frequent testing and cleaning processes will support a haven for all their on-campus students.
The IRT will continue to meet to monitor developments related to COVID-19 response and will update reopening plans accordingly.