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Prairie State Community College Operates Remote For Week
Officials said the move was out of caution due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the south suburbs. Students don't start class until Jan. 18.
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Prairie State College officials announced Monday the school would operate remotely during staff's first week back from winter break.
The Chicago Heights-based community college operated remotely from Jan. 3 - 7, according to a social media statement. While classes don't begin for students until Jan. 18, officials said students could make virtual appointments with counselors to register for classes and schedule in-person appointments if needed.
Campus officials said in the statement the decision came "out of an abundance of caution" due to a rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the south suburbs.
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The campus does enforce a mask mandate and requires students be vaccinated against coronavirus or show a negative COVID-19 test or risk being withdrawn from their classes. Administration said in an online statement the college is equipped to host classes virtually should they need it.
As of Jan. 6, campus officials said students would be able to access all campuses in person come Monday, Jan. 10 before classes begin on Jan. 18.
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