As college students return to campus to begin classes after the break, many are faced with remote learning to start the semester. Many of Michigan’s colleges and universities paused in-person learning for the first week or two due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, but Oakland University is extending that time.
University officials announced Monday, January 10, that they would extend remote learning until January 31. The university had recently announced that it would begin its winter term, which began on January 5, online until January 18 due to the rise of COVID-19 and the spread of the Omicron variant.
The university indicated that some face-to-face services at the university will remain open, including the Kresge Library, Oakland Center, and college assistants, and expects to return to face-to-face learning on February 1.
“We advise the OU community to be vigilant in proactively following the infection prevention measures established by the university and ask that employees continue to work with their supervisors regarding the feasibility of remote work,” said Oakland University. in part in a press release according to WXYZ Detroit. .
Oakland University, along with other universities across the state, encourages students to get vaccinated and receive the booster.
“Please be assured that we will continue to make data-driven decisions to protect the OU community. We are grateful to all students, faculty and staff for their continued cooperation in keeping the OU community in good health,” the university said. .
In an effort to slow the spread and alleviate the increase in cases, OU teamed up with other Michigan universities, including Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University, and Michigan State University, and they recently announced that they would begin their new semesters online.
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