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Glen Oaks Looking To Have More In Person Classes For Fall
By: Mike Stiles - Tuesday, March 30, 2021


(CENTREVILLE) – Glen Oaks Community College is hoping to have more in person classes for the Summer and Fall semesters.

Michael Goldin, Vice President of Academics at Glen Oaks, says prior to the pandemic, the College would typically start Fall Semesters with about 85 percent of the classes in the traditional, face-to-face format. In the Fall of 2020, nearly half the classes are being held in seat, while the remainder are being offered on line, hybrid or synchronous formats.

While many students are ready to be back to class in person, Goldin says Glen Oaks serves a number of different populations. He says a segment of the school's students have gained a comfort level with and prefer the on line formats. Goldin says typically these are the adult students who are trying to work around jobs, childcare and family issues.

Since last March, the college has offered most of its classes in online and hybrid formats, except for a few skilled trades and lab classes.

With vaccinations now offered for the entire Michigan adult population over the next few months, Goldin says the expectation is that planned in seat classes will stay in seat. They also hope to have more in person classes as well.

Goldin says Glen Oaks will continue to monitor the State mandates and as of now, the mask requirement and social distancing will stay.



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