This is an extremely fluid situation and information is changing daily. We will update this page as new resources become available.
The Inland Empire/Desert Region’s Community Colleges are closely monitoring the latest developments surrounding the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As always, our primary concern is the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff.
The below list collects the most credible and relevant news resources for Inland Empire/Desert community college students, faculty, and staff and is broken into the following categories:
Things You Should Know
Coronavirus Updates
Health Agencies
Protect Yourself & Family
California Coronavirus Response Page
A dedicated page for all of the latest coronavirus developments at the state level.
California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
A very comprehensive list of available resources and information regarding the latest COVID-19 developments.
Moving forward, the Chancellor’s Office will host weekly webinars every Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. until further notice. We want to encourage you to join the webinar and share this information with others. This webinar will be recorded and available following the event.
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
A comprehensive list of the latest California resources such as fact sheets, videos, infographics, and more.
https://www.capio.org/coronavirus-covid-19
Barstow Community College
Chaffey College
College of the Desert
Copper Mountain College
Crafton Hills College
Moreno Valley College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Norco College
Palo Verde College
Riverside City College
San Bernardino Valley College
Victor Valley College
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This site has the most up-to-date federal guidelines and data
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Fact Sheet: What to Do if You Are Sick
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/what-you-should-do.pdf
Fact Sheet: How to Stop the Spread of Viruses like COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf
US Department of Education
https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus
Guidance for Schools and Childcare Settings
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center
https://rems.ed.gov/Resources_Hazards_Threats_Biological_Hazards.aspx
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-ihe-response.html
Federal Student Aid – Coronavirus Announcement
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus
California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Resource Page
This page has the most up-to-date and official State of California information, cases, data, tips and more.
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
California Department of Public Health
Direct link to the latest news releases
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/New-Release-2020.aspx
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
League of CA Cities
Culinary careers are sizzling again as the hospitality and restaurant industry bounces back from the pandemic and seeks to fill the positions vacated during the COVID-19 downturn. Chaffey College is doing its part to get more cooks in the kitchen.
Dual Enrollment (DE) is catching on as students and their families recognize the advantages of earning college credit while still working towards high school graduation. But students aren’t the only… Read More – Good News for Community Colleges: Dual Enrollments Are on the Rise
Enrollment in courses not offering credit toward a degree or certificate are outpacing for-credit programs in some states (Fed Communities). And it’s no wonder. With the convenience, minimal time commitment,… Read More – No Credit, No Problem: Noncredit Courses Gain Steam
