UCSB Eases Pass/No Pass Grading Policies in Light of Coronavirus Impact
Students normally have to decide to have their classes graded P/NP by week seven but can now make the switch anytime up until June 5, the last day of spring quarter instruction.
UC Will Not Fire “Career Employees” Due To Coronavirus Through End of June
Napolitano clarified that this does not mean that there will not be cutbacks on hours or layoffs for staff as part of “typical student and career employee summer staffing” adjustments.
More Than 5,000 Students Move Out Of Dorms; Remaining Residents To Move To Santa Catalina
Currently, the plan is to begin moving students into Santa Catalina beginning April 10.
Spring Quarter A.S. Elections To Take Place Digitally
Soft campaigning will begin as previously planned on April 12, giving candidates approximately 10 days until voting ends.
UC Relaxes Admission Requirements Due to Coronavirus-Related Challenges
The measures are temporary but could apply to students affected by the coronavirus pandemic “for future years as applicable,” according to the press release.
SB County To Shut Down Isla Vista Beaches During Deltopia Weekend
According to the press release, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing the closure.
Moratoriums on Evictions Due to COVID-19 Issued on Statewide and County Level
Evictions may only be halted if the tenant cannot pay rent because of coronavirus, according to the statewide executive order.
SBC Public Health Department Confirms First Case of Coronavirus in Isla Vista
The SBC Public Health Department confirmed the first case of coronavirus in I.V. on Monday evening, as the total number of diagnosed cases within the county went up to 88.
UCSB Campus Operations: What’s Open, What’s Closed
The Nexus has compiled a map of what will be open on campus during Spring Quarter. This map will be updated as we receive more information about campus operations.
Student Health Ramps Up Protocols as Coronavirus Spreads in Santa Barbara County
So far, 38 UCSB students have been tested for the coronavirus, with no positive results as of yet.