Pomona College released information for what an in-person spring semester could look like in an email to students Monday, detailing strict social distancing guidelines and plans for creating a “bubble” on campus.
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Pomona schedules virtual class of 2020 commencement for December
The Pomona College class of 2020 commencement ceremony has been scheduled to take place virtually in mid-December.
Even if students return to campus, many Pomona faculty plan to stay home
While some Pomona professors wish to return to face-to-face instruction provided safety precautions are taken, many have already decided they won’t be teaching in person come fall semester, even if students return to campus. In interviews with TSL, faculty expressed concerns about bringing students back to campus, job security and potential furloughs.
5Cs to start fall semester one week early, cancel fall break
In a move to minimize the impacts of COVID-19 during the fall and winter months, the Claremont Colleges will start the fall semester one week earlier than planned, cancel fall break and end classes before the start of Thanksgiving break.
Pomona Board of Trustees votes to freeze tuition
Pomona College will freeze tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year at 2019-2020 levels, the college board of trustees voted Friday. The measure keeps on-campus tuition at $54,380.
5Cs to celebrate seniors with virtual graduation events
Despite 5C commencement ceremonies being postponed due to COVID-19, the Claremont Colleges are celebrating their seniors this weekend.
TSL exclusive: Pomona President G. Gabrielle Starr talks grading specifics, consortium coordination and fall contingencies
In an exclusive interview with TSL, Pomona College President G. Gabrielle Starr talked about grading and fall plans amid coronavirus.
5C budget crunches loom as Harvey Mudd and Scripps freeze hiring
In response to COVID-19 related costs, Scripps College and Harvey Mudd College have frozen hiring for new and vacant positions.
Pomona faculty to re-vote Friday on struck down A/no record/incomplete policy
Pomona faculty will re-vote on Friday on an A/no record/incomplete grading policy following technical difficulties at Wednesday’s meeting.
EDITORIAL BOARD: Pomona shutting out students, reporters from faculty grading meeting is unacceptable
Pomona barred students and reporters from a faculty meeting to decide coronavirus grading policy. This is unacceptable.