• University Storm Recovery Updates

    UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 29, 9:30 p.m.
    We are happy to share that power and internet have been restored to almost every building on the Hickory campus. The only buildings without power and internet are Morgan Hall and the Dassow University Commons. Based on reports from Duke Energy, we anticipate the power to return to those buildings tomorrow. Conditions in Columbia are slowly improving, and we are in the process of assessing the Asheville Center.

    We know that the last few days have been challenging for many in our LR community. While we all want to return to normal operations as quickly as possible, we also understand that there are ongoing disruptions to internet, power and cellular service, as well as family and loved ones who are affected by the aftermath of the storm. You are encouraged to discuss any extenuating circumstances that impact your ability to work, teach or learn with your supervisor or Student Affairs.

    As communicated previously, we will not hold classes on any campus on Monday. This means no in-person and no online classes. Undergraduate classes and in-person graduate classes on the Hickory campus will resume as normal on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Please note the following for graduate classes in Columbia, Asheville and online/hybrid.

    Columbia

    • There is power in the OT building and Hillcrest Apartments. Until power is restored throughout campus, LTSS faculty can work from the OT building. 
    • Occupational Therapy (M.S): Classes will meet as scheduled beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1. 
    • LTSS programs: All LTSS classes will be online only from Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 4. They will return to their regular format on Wednesday, Oct. 9, after fall break.

    Asheville

    • Because of the conditions in Asheville, the Asheville Center will be closed through Tuesday, Oct. 8. We anticipate reopening the Asheville Center on Wednesday, Oct. 9, after fall break. This includes the in-person Counseling (M.A.) program.
    • As a result, the semester will be extended by one week to accommodate learning requirements. More information will follow after fall break.

    Graduate Programs that are Online/Hybrid on Any Campus 

    • As a result of the conditions in Western North Carolina and across the region due to power and internet outages, all classes are canceled from Tuesday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Oct. 4, for Creative Writing (MFA), Business Administration (MBA) and Leadership (M.A.). They will return to their regular format on Wednesday, Oct. 9, after fall break.
    • The mini-term/semester will be extended by one week to accommodate learning requirements. The mini-2 term will begin a week later, following the mini-1 term extension, and end during the final exam week. More information will follow fall break.

    Faculty

    • If due to extenuating circumstances, you are not able to hold classes in the normal delivery mode, notify your dean and communicate alternative delivery mode and learning experiences to your students.
    • Faculty needing support related to alternative assignments or remote learning should reach out to the Center for Teaching and Learning.
    • Please be flexible with students regarding assignments and attendance. 

    Students

    • If due to extenuating circumstances, you are not able to attend classes, you must fill out a Student Concern Referral form on your own behalf through the Office of Student Support and Outreach. The Office of Student Support and Outreach will communicate to faculty.
    • Check your email and Canvas sites for communication from your faculty. If you have none, assume that classes are scheduled as normal. 

    Thank you for your continued patience. We will continue to send regular updates so please monitor your email and www.lr.edu.

    University Storm Recovery Updates

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