The Claremont Colleges announced that spring semester will start one week later and replace spring break with three one-day breaks.
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Here’s what we know about Harvey Mudd furloughs
After the Claremont Colleges went online, HMC has furloughed staff in the dining services and facilities and maintenance departments for the fall semester. Here’s what we know — and don’t know — about HMC furloughs.
Scripps Faculty Executive Committee recommends reduced workload Oct. 21-23
Scripps College’s Faculty Executive Committee is recommending that faculty consider reducing students’ workload from Oct. 21-23 in response to student burnout from the condensed online semester and absence of fall break.
The Claremont Colleges implement policy changes to support faculty caregivers
The 5Cs have adopted various policies to accommodate faculty with familial caregiving responsibilities during the coronavirus pandemic, including making adjustments to requirements for the tenure process and allowing more flexibility in teaching schedules.
If you could tell your students anything about this semester, what would it be? A response from professors
TSL asked professors to respond to last week’s story, sharing with their students what they want them to know about the virtual semester.
Adulthood Pending Podcast: What adulthood means for three Scripps alumni
Redefining adulthood and navigating post-college life, three Scripps College alumni launch their podcast titled “Adulthood Pending.”
Four 5C presidents denounce Department of Education investigation into Princeton
Four 5C presidents have signed onto a letter denouncing a Department of Education investigation into alleged violations of anti-discrimination law at Princeton University.
Pet platforms: Be whiskered away to a world of aliens, fraudulent felines, taco truck spaceships
Scripps College professor Adam Novy reveals the eccentric inspirations for the wild adventures and hashtags featured in his cats’ Instagram account.
Framed: Why is Scripps College’s campus so beautiful?
Art columnist Frances Sutton PO ’21 reflects on Scripps College’s campus in the second part of her campus series.
5C admissions offices go virtual, adjust admission policies
Admissions offices at the Claremont Colleges have revamped their offerings to connect with prospective students during the COVID-19 pandemic, including developing video tours, hosting virtual fly-in programs and changing application requirements.