Note
The eLearning & Instructional Innovation Center Handbook is designed to provide a quick reference for policies and procedures that govern student conduct and other academic aspects as it pertains to online courses at Laredo College (LC). Also contained in this handbook is important information that LC is obligated by law to provide to its students each year.
DISCLAIMER
For face to face/hybrid courses and/or instructional activities and services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines and Laredo College Health Protocols for Educational Programs/Courses will be discussed with each student on day one of class by their instructor or by the LC staff member prior to instructional activity/service. All students must adhere to these guidelines and protocols. Students are highly encouraged to wear masks and follow social distancing requirements designed for the class. Daily health checks will be conducted and students are to report their instructors/staff member any symptoms associated with COVID19 and/or Close Contact with a confirmed positive patient with COVID-19 and/or probable secondary exposure. Instructors/staff member will then report the symptoms or Close Contact to Health & Safety Operations Center at HSOC@laredo.edu or 956-764-5988. Any violations of these guidelines and protocols will subject students to disciplinary action.
For instructional courses, if unexpected conditions relating to COVID 19 occur which require immediate action, Laredo College will respond accordingly by abiding to national, state and local governmental edicts in order to maintain the health and safety of students, faculty and staff while minimizing interruption to instruction. Courses may change from face-to-face or hybrid to an online format. Your instructor will inform you of any modifications as needed.