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2 | COLLEGE OF MARIN How Will the College Continue to Support Students' Financial and Basic Needs? Since the pandemic began, the College has provided essentials such as laptops, cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, and grocery gift cards. The Advancement Office has made emergency financial support available through the Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF) to help with needs arising from the global health crisis. Students can connect with peers, faculty, and staff in the College's learning communities. Offices and departments across campus are working together to continue supporting students during this difficult time with counseling, basic needs assistance, and more of the tools that are essential to success. COM is grateful for SEAF donations from faculty, staff, and community members. Just as the public health crisis continues, so does the need. Text the word SEAF to 91999 to contribute. Strength in Numbers Just before spring break faculty, staff, and administrators worked to convert spring courses for remote delivery and transitioned critical student services to a virtual environment. This amazing feat— completed in about 10 days—is an accomplishment to be proud of. After ongoing engagement with constituent groups, COM made the decision to continue with remote instruction through fall 2020. Faculty and staff were steadfast in their resolve to improve the quality of remote course delivery over the summer, honing newly gained skills through intensive training in pedagogical methods and use of new learning technologies. Whether instruction is delivered on- or off-campus, the health and well-being of every member of our campus community remains our top priority. COM's recovery plan will be updated at marin.edu, including protocols and procedures for an eventual safe return to campus. " Co llege of Marin (C OM) got its star t thr ough community support. In turn, COM has been there for students and the community for almost a century . COV ID–19 is shining a light on educational and social disparities, elevating a r efr ain C OM has echoed since its founding in 1926— student support and student success go hand in hand. " David Wain Coon, Ed.D. Superintendent/President What's Next for the LRC The design phase of the Learning Resources Center (LRC) at Kentfield Campus has been placed on hold so that more community feedback and dialogue can happen. Your ideas help create a picture of how Marin County envisions its community college. Get project information and connect with COM's Capital Projects Team: measurebcom.org

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