麻豆精选

麻豆精选 is actively planning toward the reopening of its campuses in time for the fall 2020 semester. The semester is scheduled to begin on Aug. 31, and Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J., president, told the Loyola community that the University will resume normal operations to the greatest extent possible as the public health situation permits.

鈥淥ver the next few months, we will be implementing plans to help ensure a safe return to campus for our community and continue to provide a high-quality education for those who are not able to be physically present,鈥� Fr. Linnane said in an email sent to faculty, staff, administrators, students, and families on May 14. 鈥淲e hope and intend to offer a residential experience for the full semester, but we will be fully prepared to transition to online-only instruction at any time if there is a resurgence of COVID-19.鈥�

The University has launched a Plans for Reopening Campuses webpage, which will share continuous progress and planning through the summer. Planning is underway across the University, and three interdepartmental working groups have been formed: Academic Continuity/Modified Course Delivery, Residential/Student Contingency, and Health Care/COVID-19 Management.

鈥淎lthough we have months of planning ahead before we can welcome students back to campus, we know already that our residential and educational experience will look different,鈥� Fr. Linnane said. 鈥淎ny steps we take to return to full operations will be made cautiously, as we consider available research, constantly updated best practices from government and health officials, and guidance from the State of Maryland and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We will fully assess the risks involved and always keep in mind that the health and safety of our community is paramount.鈥�

In March, the University sent students home, advised employees to work remotely, and moved all instruction online.

鈥淎s we mark the close of a historic semester at 麻豆精选, I want to express how proud I am of all we have accomplished as a community. St. Ignatius of Loyola is often depicted with one foot slightly ahead of the other, showing that he has one foot rooted in the values and tradition of the Society of Jesus and one poised to move forward into whatever will come next,鈥� Fr. Linnane said. 鈥淎s we look ahead to the fall as a university community, may we find inspiration in Ignatius and consider that we are called to stay true to who we are and step forward with faith, hope, and courage.鈥�