District Hotline to Launch Tomorrow
The District is opening a telephone hotline for employees, students, and community members. Common questions have been assembled. The hotline will be open Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm.
The hotline is: 650-574-6650
To suggest questions or answers for the call center, please submit our online form.
Flex Day Update
Per Vice Chancellor McVean’s email last week, the March 27 Flex Day has been made truly flexible for faculty to use as they see fit. You may teach, do your own professional development, or use it as personal time. Read more.
Department of Education Suspends Federal Student Loan Payments, Waives Interest for 60 Days
Students with federally held student loans will have a 60-day reprieve from interest and payments. See the announcement from the Department of Education.
Student Mental Health Webinar Tomorrow
Active Minds will host a webinar tomorrow, March 24, 4pm Pacific Time, for students concerned about getting by during the pandemic. Entitled “Sleep, Self-Care, and Sharing a Productive, Healthy Indoor Environment: Everything Students Need to Know about Mental Health during COVID-19,” this webinar features an interactive discussion with up to 500 student participants. Information/registration is online.
Remind Students to Request Technology
Do you know of students who need technology for their online classes? Please direct them to this survey to request a loaner Chromebook or calculator.
Links/Resources
- Read the latest public statement from San Mateo County Health Officer Scott Morrow
- Do you know of someone who needs shelter, food assistance, or basic services? Call 2-1-1 or visit the San Mateo County COVID-19 page.
Be well.