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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of a respiratory illness called coronavirus, or COVID-19, first identified in Wuhan, China. Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States.
CAMPUS NOTIFICATIONS
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
HYBRID COURSES SPRING SEMESTER 2020
March 14, 2020
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty
Dear Bergin University Community:
Bergin University of Canine Studies is in the process of receiving approval to move from offering face-to-face courses to temporarily offering hybrid courses. Administration is working with CourseKey to provide online live sessions rather than face-to-face courses. To be clear, our campus remains safe, and while we continue to have zero presumptive or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on or related to our campus, we are bolstering our preventative and social distancing measures. Please note the following:
Information changes on a daily basis. As the situation changes, the school will make adjustments and notify students and faculty. Again, the campus has no presumptive or confirmed cases of COVID-19. Staff and faculty are available via email should students have questions.
Please make sure to read all Bergin College of Canine Studies updates and remain in contact with instructors and/or staff.
Thank you for your continued cooperation, empathy, kindness and support. We are a small, tight-knit community, which allows us to assist one another and transition smoothly during this national emergency.
Bonita Bergin Rebecca Richardson
President CAO
March 14, 2020
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty
Dear Bergin University Community:
Bergin University of Canine Studies is in the process of receiving approval to move from offering face-to-face courses to temporarily offering hybrid courses. Administration is working with CourseKey to provide online live sessions rather than face-to-face courses. To be clear, our campus remains safe, and while we continue to have zero presumptive or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on or related to our campus, we are bolstering our preventative and social distancing measures. Please note the following:
- Students are asked to attend classes on Monday, March 16, 2020 so as to be advised of future class schedules. All face-to-face classes on campus will remain in effect through Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Please follow your instructor’s guidelines regarding any field trips.
- Effective, Monday, March 23, 2020, a hybrid course offering will commence and continue through Friday, May 1, 2020. Lecture courses will be held via CourseKey live sessions. Courses requiring dog training and physical activity will be held on campus, either inside or outside as weather permits. There will be smaller groups of students on campus at all times so that social distancing can be practiced. Students will receive specific instructions regarding dog training courses and the new online live session courses when on campus on Monday, March 16, 2020.
- Students are expected to continue training and caring for your assigned Bergin dog. Please keep outside contact to a minimum and practice social distancing.
- Graduating students will be kept updated if the school must make any further changes to holding a “closed” graduation ceremony.
Information changes on a daily basis. As the situation changes, the school will make adjustments and notify students and faculty. Again, the campus has no presumptive or confirmed cases of COVID-19. Staff and faculty are available via email should students have questions.
Please make sure to read all Bergin College of Canine Studies updates and remain in contact with instructors and/or staff.
Thank you for your continued cooperation, empathy, kindness and support. We are a small, tight-knit community, which allows us to assist one another and transition smoothly during this national emergency.
Bonita Bergin Rebecca Richardson
President CAO
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
GRADUATION 2020
March 13, 2020
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty
Dear Bergin College Community:
In response to the public notice by Governor Gavin Newsom that gatherings of 250 or more are to be avoided, Bergin College of Canine Studies has cancelled the May 2, 2020 graduation ceremony.
The staff will hold a “closed” ceremony on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm (PST) where staff will hold a full ceremony for graduating students. The ceremony will be recorded for students and their family. Staff is working to be able to live stream the ceremony so family and friends can view it live.
Graduating students and their families have the option to attend the summer seminar July 18, 2020 graduation should they wish. If you would like to be part of the summer graduation ceremony, please email that information to Molly at [email protected].
We all know that information continues to change regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. As this situation progresses, the closed graduation ceremony decision may change. Please make sure to read all Bergin College of Canine Studies updates. You can also find updates on the new Bergin College website coronavirus page at https://www.berginu.edu/coronavirus.html.
Stay healthy,
Rebecca Richardson
CAO
March 13, 2020
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty
Dear Bergin College Community:
In response to the public notice by Governor Gavin Newsom that gatherings of 250 or more are to be avoided, Bergin College of Canine Studies has cancelled the May 2, 2020 graduation ceremony.
The staff will hold a “closed” ceremony on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm (PST) where staff will hold a full ceremony for graduating students. The ceremony will be recorded for students and their family. Staff is working to be able to live stream the ceremony so family and friends can view it live.
Graduating students and their families have the option to attend the summer seminar July 18, 2020 graduation should they wish. If you would like to be part of the summer graduation ceremony, please email that information to Molly at [email protected].
We all know that information continues to change regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. As this situation progresses, the closed graduation ceremony decision may change. Please make sure to read all Bergin College of Canine Studies updates. You can also find updates on the new Bergin College website coronavirus page at https://www.berginu.edu/coronavirus.html.
Stay healthy,
Rebecca Richardson
CAO
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
March 12, 2020
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty
Dear Bergin College Community:
In order to keep our community updated and to keep unsubstantiated information to a minimum, the College would like to clarify the temporary closing of Sonoma State University. SSU is suspending classes for three days to allow faculty time to prepare to teach remotely, should the need arise.
SSU will resume all face-to-face classes on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 when students return from their spring break. The SSU campus remains open along with the residence halls and dining areas during the three-day suspension.
The operational status of the Bergin campus currently remains unchanged, and Sonoma County schools remain open.
The public is being advised to avoid large gatherings of more than 250 people. Please remember that this would include the large universities with thousands of students living and attending on campus. Bergin College has less than 50 people on campus at any time, however, the executive team is monitoring the movements of SSU and Santa Rosa Junior College. The executive team is continually monitoring the situation, discussing alternatives with our accreditor, reviewing how changes will affect different student groups (financial aid, GI Bill), and is meeting on a regular basis to look at all options should we need to make adjustments to the current learning environment.
Graduation is scheduled for May 2, 2020. By end of March, the College will make a decision as to whether or not the graduation ceremony will be held. Please make sure to advise family or friends who will be attending from out of the area that there is a possibility this event will be cancelled.
Some students are more anxious than others about COVID-19, and there are students and employees with compromised immune systems on campus. Please respect their needs and support one another during this time – both physically (by washing your hands, covering your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, and staying home if you have a fever) and emotionally (by respecting other’s needs and not mocking fellow students or employees).
Please continue washing your hands frequently and practice social distancing. Even if you are not worried about the virus, please respect the needs and worries of your classmates. Spray bottles of 70 percent isopropyl alcohol have been made available to students both on campus and for home use. Students can spray a paper towel and wipe their dog’s coat if the dog comes into contact with an unknown member of the public.
There are 18 public health labs in California that are testing for COVID-19. Sonoma County Public Health is one of those labs. The Richmond Laboratory will provide diagnostic testing within a 48- hour turnaround time (State of CA website).
If you do not have health insurance and need medical assistance, you should call a community health center near you. A list of sites can be found at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Health/Disease- Control/Community-Clinics/.
Please continue to be personally responsible for your health and hygiene and continue supporting one another during this time. Stay healthy and remember to communicate with your instructors and administrative staff.
Rebecca Richardson
CAO
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty
Dear Bergin College Community:
In order to keep our community updated and to keep unsubstantiated information to a minimum, the College would like to clarify the temporary closing of Sonoma State University. SSU is suspending classes for three days to allow faculty time to prepare to teach remotely, should the need arise.
SSU will resume all face-to-face classes on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 when students return from their spring break. The SSU campus remains open along with the residence halls and dining areas during the three-day suspension.
The operational status of the Bergin campus currently remains unchanged, and Sonoma County schools remain open.
The public is being advised to avoid large gatherings of more than 250 people. Please remember that this would include the large universities with thousands of students living and attending on campus. Bergin College has less than 50 people on campus at any time, however, the executive team is monitoring the movements of SSU and Santa Rosa Junior College. The executive team is continually monitoring the situation, discussing alternatives with our accreditor, reviewing how changes will affect different student groups (financial aid, GI Bill), and is meeting on a regular basis to look at all options should we need to make adjustments to the current learning environment.
Graduation is scheduled for May 2, 2020. By end of March, the College will make a decision as to whether or not the graduation ceremony will be held. Please make sure to advise family or friends who will be attending from out of the area that there is a possibility this event will be cancelled.
Some students are more anxious than others about COVID-19, and there are students and employees with compromised immune systems on campus. Please respect their needs and support one another during this time – both physically (by washing your hands, covering your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, and staying home if you have a fever) and emotionally (by respecting other’s needs and not mocking fellow students or employees).
Please continue washing your hands frequently and practice social distancing. Even if you are not worried about the virus, please respect the needs and worries of your classmates. Spray bottles of 70 percent isopropyl alcohol have been made available to students both on campus and for home use. Students can spray a paper towel and wipe their dog’s coat if the dog comes into contact with an unknown member of the public.
There are 18 public health labs in California that are testing for COVID-19. Sonoma County Public Health is one of those labs. The Richmond Laboratory will provide diagnostic testing within a 48- hour turnaround time (State of CA website).
If you do not have health insurance and need medical assistance, you should call a community health center near you. A list of sites can be found at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Health/Disease- Control/Community-Clinics/.
Please continue to be personally responsible for your health and hygiene and continue supporting one another during this time. Stay healthy and remember to communicate with your instructors and administrative staff.
Rebecca Richardson
CAO
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
March 11th, 2020
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty Dear Bergin College Community:
The situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) is evolving rapidly both in the United States and across the globe. We anticipate that the information we currently have will change frequently as well. As a result, we will update students and faculty should there be any changes regarding the Bergin College campus and COVID-19.
The operational status of the campus currently remains unchanged. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Bergin College campus. There are three cases of coronavirus in Sonoma County. All patients are in isolation rooms and being treated in local hospitals. (Sonoma County webpage). Sonoma County schools remain open.
Faculty and students should check their email for updates. Updates will be sent to students via SONIS to your Bergin email address.
Please continue washing your hands frequently and using the available hand sanitizer on campus. Spray bottles of 70 percent isopropyl alcohol have been made available to students both on campus and for home use. Students can spray a paper towel and wipe their dog’s coat if the dog comes into contact with an unknown member of the public. It is important that students remain in contact with staff and faculty.
If you should need to self-quarantine:
Stay home for 14 days from the time you left an area with widespread, ongoing community spread and practice social distancing.
Follow these steps to monitor your health and practice social distancing:
• Take your temperature with a thermometer two times a day and monitor for fever. Also, watch for cough or trouble breathing.
• Stay home and avoid contact with others. Do not go to work or school for this 14-day period. Discuss your work situation with your employer before returning to work.
• Do not take public transportation, taxis or ride-shares during the time you are practicing social distancing.
• Avoid crowded places (such as shopping centers and movie theaters) and limit your activities in public.
• Keep your distance from others (about 6 feet).
What to do if you get sick:
If you get sick with fever (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), cough or have trouble breathing:
• Seek medical care. Call ahead before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room.
• Tell your doctor about your recent travel and your symptoms.
• Avoid contact with others.
Resources:
This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Accurate and up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available from the following links (websites):
Sonoma County Health Service Department
California Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization
Sanitation practices continue on campus. We ask employees and students to continue being personally responsible for your health and hygiene and to continue supporting one another during this time. We will work together, using current local information, to ensure that our students progress and graduate on time and in good standing.
All the best,
Bonita Bergin and all Bergin Staff
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty Dear Bergin College Community:
The situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) is evolving rapidly both in the United States and across the globe. We anticipate that the information we currently have will change frequently as well. As a result, we will update students and faculty should there be any changes regarding the Bergin College campus and COVID-19.
The operational status of the campus currently remains unchanged. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Bergin College campus. There are three cases of coronavirus in Sonoma County. All patients are in isolation rooms and being treated in local hospitals. (Sonoma County webpage). Sonoma County schools remain open.
Faculty and students should check their email for updates. Updates will be sent to students via SONIS to your Bergin email address.
Please continue washing your hands frequently and using the available hand sanitizer on campus. Spray bottles of 70 percent isopropyl alcohol have been made available to students both on campus and for home use. Students can spray a paper towel and wipe their dog’s coat if the dog comes into contact with an unknown member of the public. It is important that students remain in contact with staff and faculty.
If you should need to self-quarantine:
Stay home for 14 days from the time you left an area with widespread, ongoing community spread and practice social distancing.
Follow these steps to monitor your health and practice social distancing:
• Take your temperature with a thermometer two times a day and monitor for fever. Also, watch for cough or trouble breathing.
• Stay home and avoid contact with others. Do not go to work or school for this 14-day period. Discuss your work situation with your employer before returning to work.
• Do not take public transportation, taxis or ride-shares during the time you are practicing social distancing.
• Avoid crowded places (such as shopping centers and movie theaters) and limit your activities in public.
• Keep your distance from others (about 6 feet).
What to do if you get sick:
If you get sick with fever (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), cough or have trouble breathing:
• Seek medical care. Call ahead before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room.
• Tell your doctor about your recent travel and your symptoms.
• Avoid contact with others.
Resources:
This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Accurate and up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available from the following links (websites):
Sonoma County Health Service Department
California Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization
Sanitation practices continue on campus. We ask employees and students to continue being personally responsible for your health and hygiene and to continue supporting one another during this time. We will work together, using current local information, to ensure that our students progress and graduate on time and in good standing.
All the best,
Bonita Bergin and all Bergin Staff
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
March 4, 2020
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty
Dear Bergin College Community:
Local and national news is reporting about cases of COVID-19 spreading throughout the United States. While these developments may be concerning, they are not cause for alarm. There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Bergin College of Canine Studies. In preparation for a potential problem necessitating a response, we will continue to monitor the situation closely and follow the guidance of local, state and federal public health and emergency management agencies, as well as other local colleges.
We encourage all campus members to take some basic precautions and be personally responsible for your health:
Symptoms and Transmission:
Symptoms may be flu-like, ranging from mild to serious. Severe illness is more common in people with underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems, as well as older adults. Symptoms include:
Treatment:
Students should seek medical attention when having symptoms to receive supportive care to help relieve these symptoms. The CDC does not recommend the use of face-masks for general prevention from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. Regular hand washing provides better protection.
Anxiety:
Any new disease can be frightening, especially coupled with the dramatic media coverage. Recently the County of Sonoma has declared a Local Public Health Emergency as well as a Local Emergency in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These proclamations will allow county officials to better prepare for the possibility of a community outbreak of the virus. This allows the county to request funding quickly and allows a partial activation of the County Emergency Operations Center to support necessary activities. There have been two cases of COVID-19 in the County, but both patients are isolated in a hospital. The most recent is a presumptive positive case in a resident returning from recent international travel. A presumptive positive case is defined as likely to be positive of COVID-19. The CDC will conduct another test to confirm the diagnosis. (source: County of Sonoma). The chances of you becoming ill due to the coronavirus are much lower than with the standard flu in the U.S. If you are struggling with anxiety regarding the virus, please contact your physician to seek guidance. Bergin staff and faculty are here to support you but cannot provide therapeutic support.
We are asking students who have left the area for spring break, to advise student services ([email protected]) where you have travelled. If you have symptoms, please see a doctor prior to returning to campus.
Resources:
This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Accurate and up-to-date information about
COVID-19 is available from the following links (websites):
Sonoma County Health Service Department
California Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization
Bergin College is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our small community. We will work together as a campus community as we deal with the challenges that may lie ahead (including an impending move to the new campus). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email any staff member.
All the best,
Bonita Bergin and all Bergin Staff
TO: All Students, Staff and Faculty
Dear Bergin College Community:
Local and national news is reporting about cases of COVID-19 spreading throughout the United States. While these developments may be concerning, they are not cause for alarm. There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Bergin College of Canine Studies. In preparation for a potential problem necessitating a response, we will continue to monitor the situation closely and follow the guidance of local, state and federal public health and emergency management agencies, as well as other local colleges.
We encourage all campus members to take some basic precautions and be personally responsible for your health:
- Get a flu shot.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. (Current advice is to hum the Happy Birthday song twice to make sure you are washing them long enough).
- Use hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. After using a tissue, throw it in the trash and wash your hands.
- Stay home when you are sick and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.
Symptoms and Transmission:
Symptoms may be flu-like, ranging from mild to serious. Severe illness is more common in people with underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems, as well as older adults. Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
Treatment:
Students should seek medical attention when having symptoms to receive supportive care to help relieve these symptoms. The CDC does not recommend the use of face-masks for general prevention from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. Regular hand washing provides better protection.
Anxiety:
Any new disease can be frightening, especially coupled with the dramatic media coverage. Recently the County of Sonoma has declared a Local Public Health Emergency as well as a Local Emergency in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These proclamations will allow county officials to better prepare for the possibility of a community outbreak of the virus. This allows the county to request funding quickly and allows a partial activation of the County Emergency Operations Center to support necessary activities. There have been two cases of COVID-19 in the County, but both patients are isolated in a hospital. The most recent is a presumptive positive case in a resident returning from recent international travel. A presumptive positive case is defined as likely to be positive of COVID-19. The CDC will conduct another test to confirm the diagnosis. (source: County of Sonoma). The chances of you becoming ill due to the coronavirus are much lower than with the standard flu in the U.S. If you are struggling with anxiety regarding the virus, please contact your physician to seek guidance. Bergin staff and faculty are here to support you but cannot provide therapeutic support.
We are asking students who have left the area for spring break, to advise student services ([email protected]) where you have travelled. If you have symptoms, please see a doctor prior to returning to campus.
Resources:
This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Accurate and up-to-date information about
COVID-19 is available from the following links (websites):
Sonoma County Health Service Department
California Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization
Bergin College is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our small community. We will work together as a campus community as we deal with the challenges that may lie ahead (including an impending move to the new campus). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email any staff member.
All the best,
Bonita Bergin and all Bergin Staff