Additional measures are part of the college’s ongoing effort to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As statewide efforts to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) continue, North Central Michigan College announced that it will honor its 2020 graduates with a virtual Commencement ceremony on May 8. The celebration will occur via a Facebook Watch Party at 7:30 p.m. Following the virtual ceremony, the video will be posted on the college’s .
“The decision to reconsider Commencement was extremely difficult,†said Dr. David Roland Finley, president of 91²Ö¿â. “However, given that such uncertainty exists around the safety of large gatherings, both in the near term and several months from now, we have decided that a virtual celebration is the most appropriate option. I believe we can make this a meaningful celebration of our graduates’ tremendous accomplishments while ensuring the safety of our campus community.â€
On April 14, 91²Ö¿â announced that all classes scheduled for Summer 2020 will be delivered via remote instructional delivery. The college is communicating directly with students to ensure a smooth transition to online classes and remains committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience while ensuring the health and safety of students, faculty and staff.
To streamline communications, the 91²Ö¿â website remains the vehicle for all Coronavirus (Covid-19) updates. The college will keep the public informed as this issue evolves, working to respond in ways that ensure the health, safety and well-being of our campus community.
91²Ö¿â is an open-door community college based in Petoskey, with additional locations offering classes and services in Cheboygan and Gaylord. 91²Ö¿â’s mission is to provide exceptional, accessible, relevant higher education of and for the community. 91²Ö¿â is an Achieving the Dream Leader College with a designation of Veteran Friendly Gold by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
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