Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
Welcome to the fall 2023 semester
Welcome to the fall semester at Berkeley College, which begins on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The health and safety of our College community remain our most important priorities.
Fall 2023 courses offer a flexible approach
During the fall 2023 semester, Berkeley College students will have the opportunity to select the course schedule that best meets their comfort level. Students may choose to attend classes in-person, remotely, or through a hybrid approach, which consists of a combination of online and onsite courses. There are a small number of classes with laboratory requirements in the School of Health Studies, as well as some lab or studio courses in the Graphic Design and Interior Design programs in the School of Professional Studies, which must be completed on campus.
Click to view the Campus Operations Plan.
The full range of student support services and resources are available both on-site and online, including the Library, Academic Advisement, Office of Career Services, Student Development and Campus Life, Office of Accessibility Services, Center for Academic Success and the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. New and returning students should check the Engage student portal (http://engage.berkeleycollege.edu) for more information on department schedules. Personal Counselors in the Office of Student Development and Campus Life are available to help students with issues related to social, emotional, or academic facets. The Office of Accessibility Services can provide reasonable accommodations that support each student’s unique learning requirements and professional and personal goals.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Face Coverings
Students are not currently required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend on-campus classes. Students enrolled in education programs within the School of Health Studies may be expected to comply with additional health and safety requirements during their clinical rotation. Some clinical rotation sites may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster dose(s) and/or use of N95 or surgical masks. Students should direct any questions to the appropriate department Clinical Coordinator.
Masks or cloth face coverings are strongly recommended on Berkeley College shuttles and in all indoor spaces on campuses.
All students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to receive the vaccine as the best way to protect themselves, their families, and other members of the College community. Click on the links below to learn more about where you can get vaccinated.
Let’s all do our part to make it a great semester!
Related Resources
Campus Operations Plan COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Students Frequently Asked Questions NY HERO Act COVID-19 Financial Aid Policies COVID-19 Professional Judgement Policy Emergency Relief Fund Reports Emergency Relief Fund FAQs Counseling and Wellness Services Student Resources and Contacts Schedule a Call with HESC
General Information
Fall 2023
As we begin the fall 2023 semester, courses will be offered in a variety of modalities, including:
- Fully online courses with synchronous sessions
- Fully on-site courses
- Hybrid courses (components of online and on-site courses)
However, faculty should prepare courses to utilize Canvas and other approved Berkeley College technology to deliver remote instruction, if necessary. You may need to adjust or replace activities and assessments to support online instruction. Remember to communicate the changes in your course to students. Keep in mind that students may not have the recommended technology nor the appropriate technical skills to participate as they would in an on-site environment. Flexibility is critical to their success in this situation.
Substantive and regular communication with students is a required component for student success. It is important for faculty to establish and maintain open two-way communication lines with students.
Regardless of the modality, it is important to:
- Maintain substantive and regular communication with students.
- Provide flexible assignment deadlines.
- Convert proctored exams to more accessible formats such as un-proctored Canvas quizzes, and authentic assignments or projects.
Instructional Strategies and Educational Technology to Support Remote (Synchronous and Asynchronous) Learning
Instructional Strategies for Student Success
- Use Canvas Discussions to replace in-class discussions
- Use Canvas Pages to add relevant worksheets, lecture notes, files, or other content to your Canvas course.
- Use Canvas Modules to organize course content and activities.
- Convert paper (hard copy) assignments to Canvas Online Assignments.
- Convert on-site tests, quizzes, and exams to Canvas Quizzes.
- Convert an in-class oral presentation assignment to a PowerPoint, Video, or Flipgrid assignment to be submitted as a Canvas Online Assignment.
- Use Zoom or Canvas Chat to conduct office hours.
The Center for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology (CCIT) is available to support you with respect to any instructional needs that you may have. The CCIT can be reached at ccitinfo@berkeleycollege.edu.
For information regarding the Berkeley College Office of Accessibility Services or student accommodations, please visit: https://berkeleycollege.edu/admissions/accessibility-services.
For any technology issues or “how do I” questions related to the Canvas, faculty should contact Canvas support directly. Canvas Support is available 24/7 for all Berkeley College faculty by calling (833) 286-8936 or via a Chat with Canvas Support. Canvas also has excellent and videos that walk you through all the various functions in Canvas.
Educational Technology for Student Success
Canvas Announcements
- Announcements Overview Video
- How do I add an announcement in a course?
- How do I edit an announcement in a course?
Canvas Inbox
- How do I use the Inbox as an instructor?
- How do I send a message to all course users in the Inbox as an instructor?
Canvas Chat
Canvas Discussions
- How do I create a discussion as an instructor?
- How do I edit a discussion in a course?
- How do I assign a graded discussion to everyone in a course?
- How do I publish or unpublish a discussion as an instructor?
Zoom
Canvas Modules
- How do I add a module?
- How do I edit a module?
- How do I add assignment types, pages, and files as module items?
- How do I move or reorder a module?
- How do I publish or unpublish a module as an instructor?
- Modules Overview Video
Canvas Pages
- How do I create a new page in a course?
- How do I edit a page in a course?
- How do I publish or unpublish a page as an instructor?
- Pages Overview Video
Canvas Rich Content Editor
- How do I add and modify text in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
- How do I embed images from Canvas into the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
- Rich Content Editor Video
Canvas Assignment Groups
- How do I add an assignment group in a course?
- How do I weight the final course grade based on assignment groups?
Canvas Online Assignments
- How do I create an assignment?
- How do I create an online assignment?
- How do I add or edit details in an assignment?
- How do I publish or unpublish an assignment as an instructor?
- Assignments Overview Video
Canvas Quizzes
- How do I create a quiz with individual questions?
- How do I create a Multiple Choice quiz question?
- How do I create a Fill-in-the-Blank quiz question?
- How do I create a Matching quiz question?
- How do I create an Essay quiz question?
- Quizzes Overview Video
Using the Gradebook and SpeedGrader
- How do I use the Gradebook?
- How do I arrange columns in the Gradebook?
- How do I filter columns and rows in the Gradebook?
- How do I get to SpeedGrader from the Gradebook?
- Gradebook Overview Video
Share Content with Another Instructor
- How do I use Direct Share to send an assignment to another instructor?
- How do I use Direct Share to send a quiz to another instructor?
- How do I use Direct Share to send a discussion to another instructor?
- How do I use Direct Share to send a page to another instructor?
Share Content with Another Course
- How do I use Direct Share to copy an assignment to another course?
- How do I use Direct Share to copy a discussion to another course?
- How do I use Direct Share to copy a page to another course?
Manage Content Shared with You
Turnitin Support:
- Call 1-866-816-5046 ext. 241
- Submit a Turnitin Help Desk Ticket
- Access the Turnitin Help Center
Zoom Support 24/7:
- Call 1.888.799.9666 ext 2
- Chat live with support by visiting your account and selecting “help” in the lower right-hand corner
- Submit an online support request
Library Support
- Chat with a Librarian
- Make an Appointment with a Librarian
- Directory of Librarians
- Central Email: library@berkeleycollege.email.libanswers.com
- Text#: 19739478988
- Faculty Services & Instructional Support LibGuide
New York State Department of Health Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
Up-to-date Information from New York State:
https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
New Jersey Department of Health Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
Up-to-date Information from New Jersey:
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH):
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
World Health Organization (WHO):
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education:
https://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/index.shtml
More about Coronavirus COVID-19
From the World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coronavirus from the World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
Advice to Students Transitioning to an Online Environment
https://berkeleycollege.edu/newsroom/2020/03/advice-to-students-transitioning-to-an-online-environment.html
Berkeley College Tips for Online Success
https://berkeleycollege.edu/newsroom/2020/03/tips-for-online-success.html
Center for Academic Success Virtual Guidelines
https://berkeleycollege.edu/newsroom/2020/03/center-for-academic-success-virtual-guidelines.html
Berkeley College will offer on-site, online, and hybrid options for our international students in the fall 2023 term, which begins on September 5, 2023.
Please note, all non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. immigrants traveling to the United States by air must to adhere to the following requirements:
- All non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrants traveling to the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Only limited exceptions apply. Learn more about this requirement.
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
Nori Jaffer, Ed.D.
Vice President, International
877-381-3237 ext. 4304
NAJ@BerkeleyCollege.edu
For questions relating specifically to the Global Alliance program, please contact:
Suzeana Stewart
888-307-5543 ext. 3333
Suzeana-Stewart@BerkeleyCollege.edu
We understand that members of the Berkeley College community may be experiencing heightened levels of anxiety during this time. Berkeley College encourages students who feel anxious or worried about friends and family because of the coronavirus to contact a Personal Counselor by campus:
New York City
Sandra Coppola, Senior Director of Personal Counseling
973-826-5598
Sandra-Coppola@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Newark
Sandra Coppola, Senior Director of Personal Counseling
973-826-5598
Sandra-Coppola@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Online
Sandra Coppola, Senior Director of Personal Counseling
973-826-5598
Sandra-Coppola@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Santa Rock, Personal Counselor
973-405-2111 ext. 6402
Santa-Rock@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Woodbridge
Sandra Coppola, Senior Director of Personal Counseling
973-826-5598
Sandra-Coppola@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Woodland Park
Sandra Coppola, Senior Director of Personal Counseling
973-826-5598
Sandra-Coppola@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Sheri Burkat, Personal Counselor
973-278-5400 ext. 1321
Sheri-Burkat@BerkeleyCollege.edu
For faculty and staff, Berkeley College’s Employee Assistance Program is available to help:
The Employee Assistance Program is designed to assist families with balancing the demands of work with those of their personal lives. The Employee Assistance Program is a one-stop resource that offers consultation, information, and personalized community referrals, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you and your family members.
When you call, you will be assisted by expert consultants who can help with emotional well-being. These calls are confidential.
When face-to-face sessions are warranted, you may receive up to three.
You can call any time, day or night at 855-775-4357 or Online Work-Life EAP Resources http://rsli.acieap.com.
Additional details can be found on Berkeley365 – Human Resources – Benefits – Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Berkeley College continues to closely follow new information and guidance from the states of New York and New Jersey.
New York Reopening, Guidance, and Dashboards
New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub and Dashboard
July 20, 2022 - Updates to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Students
April 25, 2022 - COVID-19 Task Force Update
April 20, 2022 - COVID Vaccination Requirements Postponed
March 22, 2022 - Update on Berkeley College Mask Policy
March 7, 2022 - COVID-19 Announcement for Students
January 27, 2022 - Winter 2022 Return to Campus
January 13, 2022 - Update on the Winter 2022 Semester
December 22, 2021 - Update on the Winter 2022 Semester
August 19, 2021 - COVID-19 Update and Virtual Town Hall
June 4, 2021 - COVID-19 Update: Returning to Campus
May 5, 2021 - Spring 2021 Semester COVID-19 Update
April 9, 2021 – COVID-19 Update and Town Hall Recording
March 18, 2021 – Winter 2021 Semester COVID-19 Updates
February 25, 2021 – Winter 2021 Semester COVID-19 Updates
January 26, 2021 – Winter 2021 Semester COVID-19 Updates
December 15, 2020 – Paramus Campus to Close for Cleaning Dec. 16 to Dec. 18
November 22, 2020 – Emergency Notification: Woodland Park Campus
November 13, 2020 – Newark Courses to Transition to Online Modality on Monday, November 16
November 12, 2020 – Berkeley College COVID-19 Dashboard
November 4, 2020 – COVID-19 Planning Update
November 3, 2020 – Information on NY and NJ COVID Alert Apps
September 8, 2020 – Message from the President: Welcome to the Fall Semester
June 19, 2020 – Message from the President: School of Health Studies and Fall 2020
April 26, 2020 – Message from the Provost: Welcome to the Spring Semester
April 3, 2020 – From the Provost: Important Message About the Spring 2020 Semester
April 3, 2020 – Commencement Update Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
March 27, 2020 – Message to Parents: Berkeley College's Response to Coronavirus COVID-19
March 27, 2020 – Berkeley College Student Resources by Department
March 19, 2020 – Berkeley College Commencement Update
March 17, 2020 – Institutional Update: COVID-19
March 12, 2020 - Message to Students: On-site Classes in New Jersey and New York to Move Online
March 12, 2020 – Berkeley College Student Resources
March 5, 2020 - Message from the President to the Berkeley College Community on Coronavirus COVID-19
February 27, 2020 - Message from the Office of Public Safety: COVID-19 Tips and Travel
Related Resources
Campus Operations Plan COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Students Frequently Asked Questions NY HERO Act COVID-19 Financial Aid Policies COVID-19 Professional Judgement Policy Emergency Relief Fund Reports Emergency Relief Fund FAQs Counseling and Wellness Services Student Resources and Contacts Schedule a Call with HESC
