The University of Windsor and St. Clair College are making temporary adjustments for next semester in response to the threat of the Omicron variant.
"Any formal or informal University in-person gatherings should be postponed, and meetings should be held virtually where possible starting immediately," a letter from Rob Gordon, the university's president read.
In-person exams, for the current semester, will continue as scheduled.
According to the university, the holiday break has been extended to Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Employees are being asked to work remotely from that date, if possible.
The start date for the winter semester has been changed to Monday, January 17, 2022.
Classes will be held virtually, except for some previously planned practicums and clinical rotations.
"On-campus classes, activities, and work for students, faculty, and staff in the Winter term will resume as soon as it is possible to do so. We will provide at least two weeks’ notice regarding the return to campus," the university said.
The University of Windsor said it is working in collaboration with local and provincial health authorities and will follow their direction in regards to opening back up to in-person learning.
At St. Clair, the winter semester will start on January 17, and the first week will be online. Spokesman John Fairley said the hope to is to return to face-to-face learning on January 24.
"At this time, the March break (reading week) will continue as planned and the Winter semester will end on April 29th, 2022," wrote Fairley.
More information is available at the UWindsor website.
Western University, Fanshawe College, and Lambton College have recently taken similar steps.
