Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth joins colleges moving online due to coronavirus
Texas Wesleyan University is joining a growling list of colleges across the country and in Texas by transitioning to online classes over concerns of the coronavirus.
The small Methodist college in Fort Worth is extending its spring break until March 23, the college announced in a news release late Wednesday night. At that time, all classes will continue online “until further notice,” the college said.
Faculty and staff members, excluding student workers, are set to return to campus March 16-20 to prepare to teach their classes remotely.
Students who live on-campus are encouraged to either remain where they are or go home, the college said. Any students unable to leave the residence halls have been asked to check in with their hall staff to make appropriate arrangements.
“The safety of our campus community is our first priority. We want to be proactive to help ensure the health of our students and success of their education,” Texas Wesleyan University President Frederick G. Slabach said in the release. “Our entire campus community will keep those affected around the globe in our thoughts and prayers.”
The college is requiring any students, faculty or staff who have been exposed to a person testing positive for coronavirus or travelled to areas severely impacted by the virus to not return to campus, including dorms, according to the release.
Classes that have already been online with continue to follow normal schedules.
Texas Wesleyan will continue to monitor the spread of coronavirus, the college said.
This story was originally published March 12, 2020 at 3:11 PM.
