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Due to the ongoing pandemic and the recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv will continue its 5 Course Delivery Options for the Spring semester, which begins Jan. 19, 2021.Ìý

Classes that can be taught remotely will once again be offered remotely, while courses that require hands-on learning will have limited in-person instruction in small groups that follow safety protocols.Ìý

"While we hoped to be able to offer students a return to in-person instruction this Spring, we also had been preparing for this possibility," LMC President Dr. TrevorÌýKubatzkeÌýsaid. "The precautions we took this Fall have been incredibly successful in limiting the number of COVID-19 casesÌýamong students, faculty and staff.ÌýWith theÌýincrease in COVID-19 casesÌýinÌýthe region, it’sÌýclear that we need to continue to offer the same, largelyÌýremote delivery options we implemented this Fall to keep students on track safely and successfully."Ìý

TheÌý5 Course Delivery OptionsÌýfor Spring 2021 are:Ìý

• FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (FLE):ÌýThese offer the most flexibility for students. Students may choose to interact with their instructor and classmates by webcam during regularly scheduled class sessions or watch recorded class sessions online.Ìý
• ONLINE:ÌýAll instruction willÌýbe deliveredÌýonline. There are no scheduled class sessions.Ìý
• REMOTE:ÌýAll class sessionsÌýwillÌýbe heldÌýremotely by webcam on scheduled days and times.Ìý
• HYBRID/REMOTE:ÌýA significant portionÌýof instruction willÌýbe deliveredÌýonline with some remote class sessions by webcamÌýrequiredÌýon scheduled days and times.Ìý
• HYBRID/FACE-TO-FACE:ÌýA significant portionÌýof instruction willÌýbe deliveredÌýonline. There alsoÌýwillÌýbe some on-campus, face-to-face class sessions required for hands-on learning that cannotÌýbe completedÌýonline. On-campus class sessions willÌýbe scheduledÌýin small groups following safety protocols that minimize risks to the greatest degree possible.ÌýÌý

LMC has ordered extra computers for its loaner laptop program for students who do not have access to a reliable computer. LMC students continue to have access to tutoring, mentoring, and mental health support services. Financial aid andÌýadvisingÌýservices also are available remotely. Ìý

"If there weren't a pandemic, sure, it would be cool to have the option of in-person classes, but I think we are all making the best out of the situation," said JosephÌýHalcombe, aÌýsecond-yearÌýLMC student. "I certainly feel like I am getting the support I need, and I'm just really thankful for everything LMC has been doing to make that happen."Ìý

Registration for the Spring 2021 semester is now open. For details on class delivery options, visit , or to apply for free for the Spring semester, visit  www.lakemichigancollege.edu/admissions.ÌýFor details about LMC’s COVID-19 response, visitÌýwww.lakemichigancollege.edu/covid-19.

[This story has been edited. The Spring semester start date was originally Jan. 11; the digital version has been updated to reflect the new start date of Jan. 19, 2021.]