| by Jeff Cason and Sujata Moorti
We recognize that the last week has been an extraordinary one, one in which we have all had to dramatically change the way we think about our communities and our connections to one another. We hope that as most of you have left campus, your journeys went as smoothly as possible, given the circumstances. And we hope that you have at least begun to settle into your new, and unanticipated, living arrangements.
| by Jeff Cason and Sujata Moorti
As we step into this unprecedented territory of remote teaching, we wanted to share with you a number of decisions we have made regarding academic work for our students for the remainder of the semester.
| by Jeff Cason, Jeff Dayton-Johnson, and Karen Miller
We have decided we need to move quickly to a mandatory remote work model on the MIIS campus—beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. Tomorrow, if you are able, please gather the equipment and materials you need to work from home and discuss any last-minute issues with your supervisors.
| by Karen Miller
It may be difficult for you to work on-site at the Middlebury Institute campus during this period. We wanted to write immediately with a short-term approach while we take a few days to develop longer-term solutions this week.
| by Karen Miller
I’m sure you heard Governor Scott’s announcement today that Vermont schools will close beginning Wednesday through April 6. We expect this will present challenges for many of you. It may be difficult for you to work on-site at the College during this period. We wanted to write immediately with a short-term approach while we take a few days to develop longer-term solutions this week.
Bread Loaf Writers' Conferences
| by Noreen Cargill and Jason Lamb
As we noted on our website, we’re closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19 and are in consultation with Middlebury’s Emergency and Crisis Management Teams. At this time, we are planning to run all four conferences as scheduled, including Bread Loaf in Sicily. We will keep you informed of new developments and invite you to be in touch if you have any questions.
| by Laurie Patton
I’m reaching out with some brief updates since we were last in touch, late yesterday. This Midd community of ours, here and away, has just been extraordinary. Because—of course you are. I needed you to hear that first. You have my deepest admiration and thanks as we all navigate this most difficult time. It is a time of sudden sadness and truncated hopes. And in the midst of that, the human connection has been deep and real.
| by Laurie Patton
A number of you have reached out to us to ask how you can help with our coronavirus response. We so appreciate it. We’ve been moved by your willingness to pitch in and care for the community.
As Middlebury and the entire country take measures to deal with the coronavirus epidemic, we are aware that our students, prospective students, and wider community have questions about Language Schools programs for summer 2020.
