HACC extending online learning through spring semester

HACC students will be studying online through the spring 2021 semester, it was announced Wednesday.

"The safety and well-being of our students and employees continues to be our top priority," HACC president and CEO John "Ski" Sygielski said in a statement. "I know it has not been easy for our students and employees to juggle family, school and work responsibilities while maintaining their and their family's well-being. However, I continue to be impressed and inspired by our students and employees who have worked so hard to make the successful transition of HACC's instruction and services to online."

HACC officials reviewed CDC guidelines, recommendations for the college's COVID-19 task force and feedback from employees and students to reach the decision about keeping courses online. The exception will be hands-on/experiential components of approved programs.

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The college has five campuses and numerous off-site learning locations. Campuses are located in Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York.

Offering more than 100 programs and established in 1964, it is the first community college in Pennsylvania.

Shelly Stallsmith is a trends reporter for the York Daily Record. She can be reached at mstallsmith@ydr.com or followed on Twitter at @ShelStallsmith.