Salt Lake Community College will return to on-campus instruction for fall semester

While summer is just getting underway, SLCC is already making plans for fall semester. With the COVID-19 pandemic winding down, the college is anticipating being able offer students an experience more in line with what has been typically offered at the college. 
 
This fall, SLCC is planning to raise the attendance caps in the classroom that were put in place due to the pandemic. These caps will be returned to their normal levels, and academic departments have been asked to move away from the hybrid instructional models that were made necessary by the caps. Most classes will be restored to a traditional lecture format where students meet on campus two days a week, but the college will also continue to support a pilot of broadcast/online-lecture format on a limited basis. 
 
These changes mean that our Facilities Department will begin returning classrooms to their normal seating arrangements throughout the summer. Facilities will do their best to work so that in-person classes are not impacted, but be aware there may be occasional interruptions. 
 
While the goal is to return to normal, we understand that some uncertainty remains. We still don’t know, for instance, what role face coverings will come August, but the situation will be closely monitored throughout the summer and specific guidance will be provided in advance.  We will also try to be flexible with faculty who have health and safety concerns. 
 
If you have questions, please provide feedback through your associate dean if you are a faculty member, and if you are part of SLCC’s staff, please reach out to your supervisor. We are excited to be able to again offer a more traditional college experience to our students and we are looking forward to seeing everyone in person this fall!