CQU, JCU stop on-campus classes in wake of coronavirus pandemic

Townsville universities will be stopping on-campus classes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Townsville universities will be stopping on-campus classes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

CQUniversity and James Cook University announced as of Monday, March 23 on-campus lectures and tutorials will be switched to online for the remainder of the first term.

CQU vice-chancellor Nick Klomp said the transition would minimise disruption to students’ learning and was done so in preparation for increased social distancing requirements.

“Our campuses and contact centre will be open and operate as normal with the full range of student and academic support services still on offer. Likewise, students will still be able to visit our libraries and use computer labs and other campus facilities,” Prof Klomp said.

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JCU has opted to pause face-to-face teaching for a week in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The university will remain open, subject to any direction from the Federal Government.

Courses able to convert to online delivery will do so from March 30, with all others to follow from April 6. The nursing program is expected to be fully online as of March 23.

Originally published as CQU, JCU stop on-campus classes in wake of coronavirus pandemic