For Immediate Release

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Eastern Gateway Community College Extends Suspension of In-Person Classes

EGCC continues online course registration through March 27

Steubenville, Ohio and Youngstown, Ohio – As part of Ohio’s ongoing response to the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat, Eastern Gateway Community College will continue the postponement of in-person classes until Monday, April 6, 2020. Additionally, staff and faculty working from home will continue to do so until that date.

Previously, Eastern Gateway Community College suspended in-person classes through March 30, 2020, but extended the timeline in response to Governor Mike DeWine’s “Stay at Home” order. However, college administrators continue to monitor the evolving situation. As new guidelines and orders are issued by state officials, Eastern Gateway Community College will respond and make additional changes as necessary.

“Our guiding principle throughout this crisis is to put our students first and do everything we can to ensure their academic success,” said Eastern Gateway Community College Interim President Michael Geoghegan. “Our staff and faculty have been determined to support our students during a truly challenging time for us all, and everyone is doing incredible work.”

As a result of its investments in online education over the last 4 years, 88 percent of its students were already taking online classes. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Gateway Community College transitioned an additional 54 classes from in-person to online courses.

Students are still able to register for online classes through this Friday, March 27. 

“We appreciate the patience our students have shown us as we continue this transition to online learning and take appropriate action to keep our community healthy and safe,” said Geoghegan. “It has not been easy, especially as our students, staff and faculty face challenges in their personal lives, but we are proud that everyone is working together to find solutions.”

For the most up-to-date information on Eastern Gateway Community College’s efforts to respond to COVID-19 visit egcc.edu.

Media Contact: Amanda Wurst, 614-832-7512, [email protected]m

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For Immediate Release

Friday, March 20, 2020

 Eastern Gateway Community College to Extend Current Registration, Expand “Last 8 Week” Online Term

EGCC will Postpone its May Commencement Ceremony

Steubenville, Ohio and Youngstown, Ohio – As part of Ohio’s ongoing response to the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat, Eastern Gateway Community College will provide additional opportunities for students to succeed online during this challenging time. 

The registration deadline for its current Spring Semester “Last 8 Week” courses will be extended to Friday, March 27. Additionally, students who were already registered for “Last 8” courses, which began on Monday, March 16, will have an additional two weeks to complete their coursework. The end of Spring Semester will be pushed back to May 24. 

“The world has drastically changed over the last two weeks, and we understand the strains that our students are under,” said Eastern Gateway Community College Interim President Michael Geoghegan. “Some students have been unable to start their coursework, so we are giving them additional time to catch up. For others, this time at home could be a great opportunity to start working on a degree.” 

In accordance with this new timeframe, Eastern Gateway Community College will suspend its May 23, 2020 commencement ceremony previously scheduled at the Covelli Center in Youngstown. 

Students who have completed their program requirements will still graduate and receive their degrees.

“We are disappointed that we will not be able to celebrate the great work our students have put in to completing their degrees this May, but the uncertainty surrounding the spread of the coronavirus left us no choice,” said Geoghegan. “However, we will still confer degrees as we explore creative opportunities to celebrate our graduates at a later time.” 

For the most up-to-date information on Eastern Gateway Community College’s efforts to respond to COVID-19 visit egcc.edu.

Media Contact: Amanda Wurst, 614-832-7512, [email protected]m

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 Below is a list of each of the classes that will be making that transition.

Youngstown

Steubenville 

To access the classes that are now online, please go to egcc.edu and follow these directions:

●      Click on Gateway (Student Portal)

●      Click on “My Classes ’20”

●      From the dashboard, you will see the courses you are enrolled in.

●      Select the appropriate course to begin your work.

On the student portal, click on “My Classes Guide” for information on how to use Canvas, Eastern Gateway Community College’s e-learning platform. 

If you have technology or internet access issues that will challenge your transition to online learning, please contact [email protected]. Start with your instructor to determine if an off-line option is available. If not, contact an Enrollment Specialist to drop the course.

A limited number of Eastern Gateway Community College staff and administrators will still be on campus, despite the change in class schedules. College operations, such as financial aid, registration, transcripts, etc., will continue. Students can access these services online, and through email, text and phone calls.

ASPIRE (high school equivalency programs) classes remain suspended until Monday, March 30.

For clinicals, workforce development programs (CDL, Phlebotomy, Welding, Machining, Real Estate) and the Police Academy, please contact your instructor(s) regarding program requirements.

For the most up-to-date information on Eastern Gateway Community College’s efforts to respond to COVID-19 visit https://egcc.edu.

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