Coronavirus (COVID -19) Update
Friday, Mar 16:
Please visit this link for all official updates in response Coronavirus 2019, COVID-19: https://www.robeson.edu/coronavirus-info/
Friday, Mar 13 Update #2:
Due to the seriousness of COVID-19, Robeson Community College will extend spring break until Sun, March 22 and will shift classes to online instruction starting Mon, March 23rd. Students will be contacted by their instructors through online class sites already in use. Continuing Education and BLET students will proceed with classes on Mon, March 16 as normally scheduled. Employees will also report to work as normally scheduled. The college is still open and activities are continuing as planned unless specifically stated.
As recommended by local and state health officials, we have canceled events that involve large crowds.
Please review the list of postponed/canceled events below:
- RCC Career Fair – POSTPONED
- Original Date: Mar 17
- New Date: TBD
- 10th Annual Syringe Bowl – CANCELLED
- Original Date: Mar 26
As said previously, we will continue to monitor this evolving situation, and we will provide updates. This supersedes updates prior to March 13, 2020, at 3:00 PM.
Please know that Robeson Community College is working diligently to share information with our students, faculty, and staff on the Coronavirus-19 (COVID -19) as it becomes available. The Coronavirus is a respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, similar to the flu. Governor Roy Cooper, as a proactive measure, has declared a State of Emergency in North Carolina over the COVID-19 outbreak. A state of emergency enables government officials to take the necessary precautions to mitigate the risk associated with natural and/or man-made emergencies.
We all share in the responsibility of helping to prevent the spread of the illness and can do so by taking the necessary precautions:
- Wash your hands.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay away from sick people.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces using regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.
- Stay home if you’re sick and don’t send sick children to school or childcare.
Be vigilant and ensure you stay connected with RCC by downloading the official RCC App ( Apple | Android), ensure push notifications are enabled for email and connected with us on social (http://www.facebook.com/RobesonCC).
