Clark State Community College President Dr. Jo Alice Blondin will host a “Community Conversation” for community members from 10 - 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28.
Blondin said Clark State is firmly rooted in the four-county area the College serves. “We want to reassure our communities that we have been as responsive as ever in meeting the needs of our students during this challenging time,” said Blondin.
Clark State seamlessly pivoted to distance learning formats (online or alternative) on March 16 following Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s directive for social distancing. Currently, Clark State’s campus locations in Clark, Greene and Logan counties remain closed in an effort to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
“April is community college month, and Clark State has been able to step-up to help the community during this difficult time in many ways,” said Blondin. “The primary providers for the healthcare and skilled trades’ workforce are community colleges, and ensuring the strength of these educational workhorses is key to economic prosperity.”
Community members who participate in the "Community Conversation" can expect to learn about Clark State’s move to an online environment, donations of personal protective equipment (PPE), tentative plans for phased reopening, impact to the Performing Arts Center, deployment of resources to help students and ongoing initiatives at Clark State, such as strategic planning and program development.
Blondin said Clark State is operating under the following principles:
- Providing a safe and healthy work and learning environment
- Demonstrating transparency and consistency in decision-making
- Communicating dates, expectations, data and any changes to these areas
- Ensuring flexibility in timelines as needed
- Leading through the Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty and staff to focus on our mission
“We receive more information every day about this new world that has developed in light of COVID-19,” said Blondin. “Clark State will be as prepared and flexible as possible, while still safely delivering a quality education to our students.”
To register for the virtual “Community Conversation,” please click on the following link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7109247977950021643
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with additional information.