188bet备用网址 offers free textbook access for vaccinated students this Fall Semester
July 10, 2021
STOCKTON -- 188bet备用网址 College will offer free textbook access for students who provide proof of vaccination this Fall Semester, potentially saving them millions of dollars while encouraging them to be protected from COVID-19.听听
The College鈥檚 Board of Trustees approved the textbook incentive this month.
In related action, the Board removed a requirement for students, staff and campus visitors to be vaccinated, but directed mask and social distancing mandates to continue.听听
The Board also directed staff to encourage vaccinations. That鈥檚 the idea behind the textbook incentive program. Details are still being worked out, but the College plans to provide the books on loan, at no cost, to vaccinated students.听听
鈥淎lthough two-thirds of 188bet备用网址 students receive free tuition, we know they face additional costs that that can put financial strain on their families and make it difficult for them to finish college,鈥 said 188bet备用网址 College Superintendent/President Dr. Omid Pourzanjani. 鈥淭he Board of Trustees鈥 approval of the textbook incentive will not only reduce that financial burden, but will also increase vaccination rates and help us continue to safely educate students as we begin to emerge from the pandemic.鈥澨
鈥淭he Board of Trustees is committed to continuing to serve our community as we emerge from the pandemic and to provide face-to-face learning opportunities for students,鈥 said Board President Dr. Charles Jennings.听鈥淭he College is steadfastly committed to a safe learning environment for our students as well as staff, and encourages all members of our community to get vaccinated. 听The vaccine can save lives and reduce the impact of the virus on everyone. 听We are providing this incentive not only to encourage students to get vaccinated, but also to support their growth and success in the classroom.鈥
听
Fall classes start Aug. 23听
188bet备用网址 College is offering both online and in-person classes this fall, giving students the flexibility to decide what鈥檚 best for them. 听听
The College has already been offering a limited number of in-person classes for over a year, carefully following safety protocol designed for each learning area. 听听
Additional classes will be offered this fall in person or with a hybrid (partially online and partially in person) modality. 听In addition, 188bet备用网址 also intends to offer (on a limited basis) student services including financial aid, admissions and records, food services, childcare, the Student Food Pantry, student activities, clubs, and learning communities.听Plans to allow these services to safely resume are currently being formulated.听听
In addition to free textbook access for vaccinated students, the College will offer for all students:听听
Free loaner laptops and hotspots听听
Free parking for Fall Semester听听
Free bus service in conjunction with the San Joaquin Regional Transit District听听
Free on-campus vaccination clinics at the new 188bet备用网址 College Health Center operated by Community Medical Centers. 听听
鈥淭his is the time to begin or to resume your college education,鈥 Dr. Pourzanjani said. 鈥淎fter this remarkably difficult time in our history, 188bet备用网址 College is determined to help our students achieve their dreams.鈥澨
Learn more听听
More information about 188bet备用网址鈥檚 flexible approach to learning is available at deltacollege.edu/your-classes-your-way.听听
Search classes听听听
Fall registration is underway, with classes beginning Aug. 23. To search for classes, visit .听
听
COVID-19 response听听
Additional details including frequently asked questions for students and employees are available at deltacollege.edu/coronavirus.听