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Coronavirus Update: Extension of E-Learning Period for Students (March 15)

By | March 15, 2020

The following message from President Andrew Hsu was sent to students on Sunday, March 15, 2020: Dear Students:  On Sunday, March 15, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered the closure of the state’s k-12 schools and public universities for the next two weeks.  For public universities, the governor’s order means… Read More »

Coronavirus Update: Modified Work Schedule/Arrangements for Faculty/Staff (March 15, 2020)

By | March 15, 2020

This message was sent by President Andrew T. Hsu on Sunday, March 15, 2020: Dear Faculty and Staff:    On  Sunday, March 15, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered the closure of the state’s k-12 schools and public universities from March 16 through  March 31 and encouraged the use… Read More »

Suspension of In-Person Classes Due to Coronavirus Pandemic (March 23-27)

By | March 12, 2020

Message from President Hsu to College of Charleston campus on March 12, 2020: Dear Campus Community:  As we all watch what is happening with the Coronoavirus pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, it’s probably safe to say that this situation will, unfortunately, get worse before it improves.  In consultation with our academic leadership, our… Read More »

Campus Update: Delayed Opening

By | February 23, 2015

Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston will delay opening campus until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, following the South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s policy, which directs that state agencies follow inclement weather schedules of their respective counties. This delay affects all classes, labs, meetings and other activities scheduled at the downtown campus… Read More »

Campus Update Feb 10 4:48 pm

By | February 10, 2015

Dear Campus Community: I am pleased to report that all of our buildings are open, and the issue has been resolved. I appreciate everyone’s patience during this incident. First, I want to thank our public safety officers and emergency management staff for acting quickly and clearing the designated areas in order to ensure that our… Read More »

Campus Update Feb 10 1:04 pm

By | February 10, 2015

Dear Campus Community: You may have recently received a Cougar Alert, which indicated that you and all our other employees and students should shelter in place until further notice.  Another emergency alert from the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center also has said that employees and students in many portions of our campus should shelter in… Read More »

Campus Update Feb 10 11:44 am

By | February 10, 2015

Dear Campus Community: This is an update and correction to the first Cougar Alert sent out by Public Safety. I want to inform you that no bomb has been found on campus at this time. However, we are treating this as a bomb threat. Police are on the scene, and we ask that all faculty,… Read More »

Hurricane Prep for Everyone

By | September 11, 2014

PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE BY EVERY INDIVIDUAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLLEGE  The following timeline is meant to serve as a guide, but the timing of activities should be adjusted as appropriate, depending on the forecast for the storm and the tasks to be performed.   “Time of arrival of storm” refers to when heavy rain and/or wind gusts… Read More »