Charles Sturt University has announced it will be migrating classes online for the foreseeable future in response to restrictions placed on gatherings of more than 100 people.
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The university also has contingency plans in place to shut the Wagga campus if an outbreak of COVID-19 occurs.
"In the event of an outbreak, we are prepared for additional cleaning, self-isolation and to close residences, or if necessary an entire campus," said vice-chancellor Andrew Vann this week.
Professor Vann also said the university had previously "decided to cancel all non-essential events" and " has suspended all international travel" until the end of April in line with the chief medical officer's advice.
But following Wednesday's revised restrictions on gatherings, Professor Vann said more action would be taken to remove students from face-to-face campus contact.
"We are planning to move classes to online delivery imminently," Professor Vann said.
"We will be emailing students more information [on Thursday]."
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It follows the cancellation of campus-based programs, including the start-ups masterclass sessions that was to be held in Wagga on March 31 and May 6.
During the early breakout of COVID-19 at the end of last year, the university had begun supporting overseas students by providing course work online.
It will now use this technology to implement a more widespread approach to learning on its domestic campuses as well.
"We are supporting any students affected by the travel restrictions and ensuring our materials are being made available to study online in China," Professor Vann said.
"We have the appropriate plans in place should an outbreak occur on our campuses or in our local communities."
It is yet unclear how any revised plans will affect students that require face-to-face placements or tutorials, including PhD and Honours candidates.
But the vice-chancellor has acknowledged there will be contingencies made available to these students.
"We have student support services and processes to request extensions or special consideration," Professor Vann said.
"Our staff will also have ability to work from home if required. Critical operations have continuity plans to enable us to continue operations should an outbreak occur."