Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Updated COVID Procedures at CUKC
Greetings, CUKC community:
Due to the decrease in COVID infections on the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) campus, the administration is suspending campus COVID reporting, beginning Monday, March 14, 2022. However, all are encouraged to continue following the CDC recommendations for isolation and masking based on their unique situations. Personal protective equipment will continue to be available on the CUKC campus for those who desire it.
Regarding student attendance, the 15% absence rule will remain in place, with the understanding that students with positive COVID tests may appeal if their absence is under 20%. Any additional announcements or modifications to COVID policies or procedures at CUKC will be shared with the campus community prior to their implementation. In the interim, please continue to be respectful of others and maintain good personal hygiene practices.
Your continued cooperation is appreciated.
Dr. Dale Marrant
CUKC Vice President of Human Resources
and Organizational Development
Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2021, 12 p.m.
Masking on the CUKC Campus
Greetings, CUKC community:
For several months, weekly tracking reports have demonstrated that CUKC continues to experience a low number of active COVID-related incidents (Avg. < 1% of 745 Employees & Students). In addition, there has been a downturn in the number of cases in our surrounding community.
In light of these observations, CUKC revises its policy from requiring indoor masking to now strongly recommending universal indoor masking for staff, students, and visitors, in accordance with guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This policy revision is effective, Thursday, September 30.
CUKC will continue to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) at the north and south campus entrances, including N95 masks, for those choosing to utilize them.
Mask requirements for the CUKC Chiropractic Health Center will be communicated separately. Students participating in off-campus clinical rotations will adhere to clinical site requirements.
The University has maintained a measured approach to on-campus COVID-19 mitigation and continues to monitor COVID-19 positivity rates at both the University and the community levels. University policies are subject to change, and should the CUKC COVID-related incidents surpass 3%, the on-campus prevention measures will be revisited.
Remember, if you are not feeling well, stay home and immediately report cases to include symptoms, exposures, suspected exposures, and COVID-19 diagnoses at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7JGLSZ. Monitor your CUKC email and the cleveland.edu/covid19 webpage for updates. We look forward to the continued safe campus environment for our students, faculty, and staff.
Stay safe and be well.
CARL S. CLEVELAND III
President
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2021, 5 p.m.
Fall 2021 Term Return to Campus Announcement
Greetings, CUKC community:
The CUKC administration is looking forward to having all students, staff, and faculty return to campus full-time for classroom and laboratory coursework beginning Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, the first day of the College of Health Sciences fall term. Administrative functions and campus departmental services will also return to on-campus delivery. The Doctor of Chiropractic program begins Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Until further notice, CUKC is continuing with the Aug. 9 mandate for universal indoor face coverings for staff, students, and visitors.
Most other colleges and universities in the region – including Johnson County Community College, University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Wichita State University, and the University of Missouri – have enacted similar mandates.
CUKC will remain alert to the recommendations aligned with local, state, and national health officials to mitigate the Coronavirus risk to the campus community. Pertinent notifications will be shared through email and emergency text alerts at http://bit.ly/cukctextalert.
Please remember that if you are not feeling well, stay home and immediately report cases to include symptoms, COVID-19 diagnoses, exposures, and suspected exposures at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7JGLSZ.
CUKC will continue to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) at the north and south entrances to campus.
Thank you. Stay safe and be well.
CARL S. CLEVELAND III
President
Posted on Friday, August 8, 2021, 2 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
Universal Masking on CUKC Campus
Greetings, CUKC community:
Last week, concern about the COVID-19 Delta Variant led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend that all individuals wear masks in indoor spaces in regions of the country experiencing substantial COVID-19 transmission.
Since then, the variant has continued to spread nationally and is now putting significant strain on healthcare systems throughout Kansas and neighboring states.
In light of this, effective Monday, August 9, CUKC is reinstating a mandate for universal indoor masking for staff, students, and visitors.
A number of other colleges and universities in the region – including Kansas State University, Wichita State University, and the University of Missouri – have enacted similar mask mandates in recent days.
Masks remain available at both the south and north entrances to campus.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Stay safe and be well.
CARL S. CLEVELAND III
President
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2021, 2 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
Return to Campus Announcement
Greetings, CUKC community:
The CUKC administration is pleased to announce that all students, staff, and faculty will return to campus full-time for classroom and laboratory coursework beginning August 30, 2021, the first day of the CHS fall term. Administrative functions and campus departments will also return to on-campus delivery of services as of that date.
CUKC will continue to remain alert to the recommendations aligned with local, state, and national health officials to mitigate the Coronavirus risk to the campus community. Pertinent notifications will be shared through email and emergency text alerts at http://bit.ly/cukctextalert.
Please remember that if you are not feeling well, stay home and immediately report cases to include symptoms, COVID-19 diagnoses, exposures, and suspected exposures at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7JGLSZ.
CUKC will continue to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) at the north and south entrances, including N95 masks, for those who choose to utilize them.
Please read further for FAQs about returning to the CUKC campus.
Thank you. Stay safe and be well.
CARL S. CLEVELAND III
President
Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Do I have to be vaccinated to be on the CUKC campus?
A. CUKC does not require individuals on campus to be vaccinated. Certain affiliated clinical sites may require vaccinations to participate in a clinical or fieldwork rotation.
Q. Is Zoom going away?
A. The University is currently reviewing the use of videoconferencing as part of educational delivery.
Q. Will on-campus food service be available?
A. It is anticipated that Café Cleveland will be fully operational beginning with the Fall 2021 term.
Q. What will the CUKC Fitness Center hours be?
A. As announced on 05/31/2021, the Fitness Center hours are 6 am-9 pm Monday through Friday, and 8 am-3 pm on the weekends. Disinfectant spray and towels are available throughout the facility, and users are requested to clean the equipment after each use.
Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2021, 8:20 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
Changes to CUKC Mask Policy
Greetings, CUKC Community:
The University continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, making modifications as needed. CUKC operates using policies and procedures aligned with local, state, and national health officials to mitigate the risk to our entire campus community.
Today, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear a face mask in most instances. Based on the University’s low active COVID-19 incident reports and new CDC guidelines, CUKC is lifting the on-campus mask policy effective immediately. This change is part of the University’s measured approach for a deliberate and cautious return to on-campus activities while protecting the health and welfare of our students, patients, employees, and families.
CUKC will continue providing personal protective equipment (PPE) at the north and south entrance, including N95 masks for individuals on campus who need or want to wear them.
The course delivery for the Summer 2021 term will remain unchanged being sensitive to the childcare, commuting, and work arrangements CUKC community members already have in place.
Please remember that if you are not feeling well, stay home and immediately report cases to include symptoms, COVID-19 diagnoses, exposures, and suspected exposures at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7JGLSZ.
The leadership continues to monitor health trends and the guidance of local, state, and federal health organizations and will make modifications to our COVID-19 policies and responses as necessary.
Your cooperation, diligence, and commitment to the physical and mental health of our CUKC community members are greatly appreciated. Please continue to show respect and support for one another by remaining flexible.
Thank you. Stay safe, and be well.
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021, 3:10 p.m.
A message from J. Dale Marrant, vice president of human resources and organizational development
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
All Safety Precautions at CUKC Remain
Greetings, CUKC Community:
We look forward to welcoming everyone for the CUKC summer 2021 term. In light of recent updates and announcements from the Center for Disease Control and the Johnson County Government regarding masks and social distancing, the university’s administration wishes to re-affirm that there will be no changes at this time to the current campus pandemic mitigation efforts. All policies and precautions regarding mask-wearing, social distancing, and safety on campus remain in place at CUKC.
The continued cooperation, diligence, and commitment of all CUKC community members are essential to keep every student on track with their academic objectives and to protect the health of all. Remember, all students, faculty, and staff should immediately report cases to include symptoms, COVID-19 diagnoses, exposures, and suspected exposures at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7JGLSZ.
Please remain alert and monitor your CUKC email, Canvas announcements, and the cleveland.edu/covid19 webpage for updates and information.
Thank you.
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 4:30 p.m.
A message from Dr. Cheryl Carpenter-Davis, vice president of academic affairs
To CUKC Students
Summer 2021 at CUKC
Dear Students:
While the public health departments continue to make significant progress to mitigate the effects of the pandemic, the current information available indicates mask wearing, social distancing, and frequent handwashing protocols are still in place. Registration for the Summer term begins Monday, March 22.
To afford you an opportunity to plan your summer schedule, we have determined to continue with course delivery as follows:
College of Health Sciences
The summer Module I term will begin on May 3 for courses in the College of Health Sciences (CHS). All CHS courses will be held on campus, except for online and hybrid offered courses. All lecture and laboratory instruction for the A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology, A.A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant, and B.S. in Human Biology programs are scheduled for on-campus presentations. The smaller CHS classes allow the University to accommodate social distancing requirements within the existing CHS classrooms and labs.
College of Chiropractic
The summer trimester will begin on May 10 for the College of Chiropractic. Course delivery for Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree students will be a blend of remote delivery with limited on-campus lecture sessions. These on-campus lecture sessions will be scheduled over the first 14 weeks of the term, as either one-hour class sessions every other week, or one hour each week, providing face-to-face classroom interaction between the students and the course instructor to supplement the remote course delivery experience. These on-campus meetings will focus on covering difficult concepts, answering questions, reviewing material, and assessments.
Every course (except for ninth-trimester D.C. online courses) will have a minimum of seven opportunities to meet on campus during the summer term. The number of class meetings is dependent on the number of credit hours for each course.
All D.C. on-campus lecture sessions will occur in the Dining and Assembly Hall for the summer term. Specific D.C. course information and schedules for the Summer 2021 term will be available by Friday, March 12.
We continue to monitor health trends and are following the guidance of local, state, and federal health organizations. If health trends continue to improve, it is our hope that we will be able to return to normal delivery of coursework in the Doctor of Chiropractic program for the fall trimester. The course delivery format for the fall will be announced as soon as practical.
Campus-wide
CUKC is offering socially-distanced opportunities during the summer term for students to:
sign up for live tutoring assistance
practice hands-on skills in laboratories
work in the Radiologic Technology Lab
learn in the Occupational Therapy Skills Lab
practice in the Technique Simulation Lab by appointment
learn in the Anatomy Lab by appointment
study in the Library and access library resources
exercise at the Fitness Center
purchase grab-and-go items from the café
offer care in the CUKC Chiropractic Health Center and the student clinic.
The University provides personal protective equipment (PPE) for clinicians, interns, and patients and will continue to follow a comprehensive set of safety protocols.
Classrooms will remain configured for social distancing, and the Facilities team will continue to provide the campus with extensive cleaning and equipment wipe downs throughout the day. All policies and precautions regarding mask wearing, and safety on campus, remain in place as well.
CUKC’s approach to the academic term continues to be driven by our objectives, which are to protect the campus community’s health and safety, sustain the continuity of the student educational experience, and manage risks to protect the future of the University. The continued cooperation, diligence, and commitment of all CUKC community members are essential to keep every student on track with their academic objectives.
Posted on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, 2:35 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
Fellow Clevelanders:
CUKC remains committed to maintaining a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and patients during the pandemic. We continue to be thankful for the cooperation shown by all.
The positive news is that new COVID-19 cases and related indices have come down substantially in our region and campus-related instances remain very low. Based on the current circumstances the University is reconfiguring the campus COVID response measures.
The University will make the following changes effective Monday, Feb. 22, 2021:
Policies and procedures remaining in effect:
Please remember that these plans are subject to change. Be alert and monitor your CUKC email, Canvas announcements, and the cleveland.edu/covid19 webpage for updates as necessary from CUKC leadership.
Thank you for your cooperation. Stay safe, and be well.
Posted on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, 3:45 p.m.
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
Greetings, CUKC Community:
The newest CUKC COVID-19 Exposure and Notification and Quarantine Policy will become effective January 1, 2021. As with previous versions, this policy is in alignment with the CDC and other local and national guidelines.
Please be alert and monitor your CUKC email, Canvas announcements, and the cleveland.edu/covid19 webpage for updates as necessary from CUKC leadership. The continued cooperation, diligence, and commitment of all CUKC community members to personal health and the health of others both on and off-campus remains vital to our greater community.
Thank you!
Posted on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, 10:30 a.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
Greetings, CUKC Community:
On Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, the Johnson County (Kan.) Board of County Commissioners issued Public Health Order 002-20 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. This public health order became effective Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, and remains in effect through 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2021, subject to change.
The CUKC leadership has reviewed the recent county public health order and remains confident that the existing protocols and procedures in place at the University for the instructional programs as implemented at the start of this Fall 2020 term are compliant with this order.
The current fall term is progressing on schedule, with final exams to occur on campus during the week of Dec. 14-18. It is intended that the current format of instruction and practices for COVID mitigation will continue for the Spring 2021 Term across all CUKC programs.
The CUKC Chiropractic Health Center is open and fully operational, providing patient care and following all required health and safety guidelines.
CUKC remains committed to our students, faculty, and staff’s health and safety, and to sustaining the continuity of the student educational experience.
The continued cooperation, diligence, and commitment of all CUKC community members to personal health and the health of others both on and off-campus remains vital to our greater community.
Please remember that these plans are subject to change. Be alert and monitor your CUKC email, Canvas announcements, and the cleveland.edu/covid19 webpage for updates as necessary from CUKC leadership. This section of the website also includes a weekly CUKC Active COVID Related Incidents report.
Stay safe, and be well.
Posted on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, 11:15 a.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
Spring 2021 at CUKC
Greetings, CUKC Community:
To assist the campus community with planning for spring, the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) leadership team has determined the Spring 2021 term will follow the same delivery format as the Fall 2020 term. All University courses will begin on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.
To mitigate the risk to our students, patients, and employees, CUKC will continue to operate using policies and procedures aligned with local, state, and national health officials. While Johnson County, Kan., has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases this fall, we believe that by adhering to the COVID-19 mitigation guidance, we can continue to provide ongoing instruction in the skills labs and patient care in the CUKC Chiropractic Health Center.
Our approach to the academic terms is driven by our objectives, which are to protect the campus community’s health and safety, sustain the continuity of the student educational experience, and manage risks to protect the future of the University. The continued cooperation, diligence, and commitment of all CUKC community members are essential to keep every student on track with their academic objectives.
Classrooms will remain configured for social distancing, and the Facilities team will continue to provide the campus with extensive cleaning and equipment wipe downs throughout the day. All policies and precautions regarding mask wearing, safety, and health screenings on campus remain in place as well.
College of Health Sciences
Courses for students in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) will be on campus, except for online courses. All lecture and laboratory instruction for the A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology, A.A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant, and B.S. in Human Biology programs are scheduled for on-campus presentations. The smaller CHS classes allow the University to accommodate social distancing requirements within the existing CHS classrooms and labs.
College of Chiropractic
Course delivery for the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree students in the College of Chiropractic, will be a blend of remote delivery with limited on-campus lecture sessions. These on-campus lecture sessions will be scheduled over the first 14 weeks of the term as either one-hour class sessions every other week, or one hour each week providing face-to-face classroom interaction between the students and the course instructor to supplement the remote course delivery experience. These on-campus meetings will focus on covering difficult concepts, answering questions, reviewing material, and assessments.
Every course (except for ninth-trimester D.C. online courses) will have a minimum of seven opportunities to meet on campus during the spring term. The number of class meetings is dependent on the number of credit hours for each course.
All D.C. on-campus lecture sessions will occur in the Dining and Assembly Hall for the spring term. Specific D.C. course information and schedules for the Spring 2021 term will be available this November.
Campus-wide
CUKC is offering socially-distanced opportunities this fall and spring term for students to:
sign up for live tutoring assistance
practice hands-on skills in laboratories
work in the Radiologic Technology Lab
learn in the Occupational Therapy Skills Lab
practice in the Technique Simulation Lab by appointment
learn in the Anatomy Lab by appointment
study in the Library and access library resources
exercise at the Fitness Center
purchase grab-and-go items from the café
offer care in the CUKC Chiropractic Health Center and the student clinic.
The University provides personal protective equipment (PPE) for clinicians, interns, and patients and will continue to follow a comprehensive set of safety protocols.
The choices we make as individuals this fall regarding our on- and off-campus interactions can significantly impact the health and well-being of our campus community and our loved ones. Please take to heart the importance of following every precaution to have a safe holiday season so we can continue with our plans to welcome everyone back to campus in January.
Please remember that these plans are subject to change. Be alert and monitor your CUKC email, Canvas announcements, and the cleveland.edu/covid19 webpage for updates as necessary from CUKC leadership.
Stay safe, and be well!
Posted on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
A Welcome Message
Greetings Clevelanders,
The University is pleased to welcome all new and returning Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) students, faculty, and staff to the Fall 2020 term. CUKC took a slow and cautious approach in the return to on-campus activities in the face of COVID-19 during the Summer 2020 term. This continues as the fall term begins. This approach is driven by our objectives of protecting the campus community’s health and safety, sustaining the continuity of the student educational experience, and managing risks to protect the future of the University.
CUKC continues to follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) to include screening upon entering the building, wearing masks, and maintaining six feet of social distance. The Facilities team provides extended cleaning and equipment wipe-downs throughout the day in the classrooms, labs, fitness center, and Health Center.
Classrooms have been reconfigured to allow proper physical distancing per the CDC’s current guidelines.
On-site food service will not be provided until further notice.
The information that follows serves as an update and a reminder regarding the Fall 2020 course schedules, and the return to on-campus administrative services.
Administrative Services Staffing
On Monday, Aug. 31, concurrent with the start of the College of Health Sciences fall term, all academic and administrative departments started providing on-campus services on a modified basis.
College of Health Sciences (CHS)
The fall CHS programs began Monday, Aug. 31. All lecture and laboratory instruction for the AAS in Radiologic Technology, AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant, and BS in Human Biology programs are scheduled for on-campus presentations. The smaller CHS classes allow the University to accommodate social distancing requirements within the existing CHS classrooms and labs.
College of Chiropractic (DC)
The Fall 2020 DC Program begins Tuesday, Sept. 8, as a blend of remote delivery with limited on-campus lecture sessions. These on-campus lecture sessions will be scheduled over the first 14 weeks of the term as either one-hour class sessions every other week, or one hour each week. Every course (except for ninth-trimester DC online courses) will have a minimum of seven opportunities to meet on-campus this fall term. The number of class meetings is dependent on the number of credit hours for each course.
Specific DC course information is available on cleveland.edu under “Fall 2020 DC Schedule Information.”
These scheduled sessions will provide face-to-face classroom interaction between the students and the course instructor to supplement the remote course delivery experience. The focus of these on-campus meetings will be to cover difficult concepts, answer questions, review material, and for assessments.
All DC on-campus lecture sessions will occur in the Dining and Assembly Hall for the fall term.
The CUKC Chiropractic Health Center continues to provide patient care, and appointments may be scheduled by calling 913-234-0700.
Leading the Way
Clevelanders, as public health professionals, you can actively spread our University’s mission as a leader in health education and promotion on and off-campus. One way to get involved is by emailing your #CUKCmaskie photos to communications@cleveland.edu. (A maskie is a selfie photo taken while wearing a mask.)
Please remember that these plans are subject to change. Regularly monitor your CUKC email and the cleveland.edu/covid19 webpage for updates. We look forward to the safe and measured return to campus activities.
Thanks to all for your continued cooperation. Stay safe, and be well.
Posted on Friday, May 22, 2020, 11:25 a.m.
A message from the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Procedures for returning to on-campus skills labs
Greetings!
I am pleased to announce that we will begin to carefully reopen the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) campus so that students can return to participate in skills labs. Let me first say that we look forward to having you back on campus! However, we must take the proper precautions to stay safe as we begin this measured and deliberate transition back to our normal activities.
To mitigate the risk to our students, patients, and employees, CUKC has adopted policies and procedures aligned with the State of Kansas Ad Astra, and the Johnson County Kansas Economic Recovery plans of phased-in return to work. We believe that by adhering to the COVID-19 mitigation guidance, we can provide ongoing instruction in the skills labs, and patient care in the CUKC Chiropractic Health Center. To do this successfully, we must all work together.
Your cooperation is essential to keeping all students on track with their academic objectives. Following the procedures below (effective on 5/26/20) benefits us all. As previously projected, the Radiologic Technology and Occupational Therapy Skills Labs begin on May 26, and the Doctor of Chiropractic Skills Labs (technique and hands-on diagnosis labs) will begin on June 15.
Entering and Exiting the Building
Note: Students returning from outside of Kansas will implement a two-week, self-imposed quarantine based on the Kansas guidelines. If you are experiencing symptoms of fever, runny nose, loss of smell, loss of taste, or diarrhea, please seek medical attention. Do not come to campus if you feel ill.
While on Campus
During Laboratory Activities
A copy of the self-screening form can be found here. You are welcome to print a copy to bring with you to campus. The most current chiropractic skills labs schedule can be found here. Chiropractic students, please follow this new schedule. (Note: OTA and Rad Tech skills labs schedules have not changed.)
Again, we are all in this together. On behalf of the CUKC campus community, I thank you in advance for your cooperation in this effort. We look forward to a successful phased-in return to campus.
Posted on Friday, May 8, 2020, 5:05 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
Plans for a Safe Return
Welcome back, Clevelanders:
To assist the campus community in moving forward and planning for the Summer 2020 term this communication outlines the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) plan for a safe return for selected on-campus activities, to include patient care in the CUKC Chiropractic Health Center and hands-on skills laboratories. This plan follows the phasing recommendations outlined in the Reopening Johnson County Plan and is subject to change.
On May 20, 2020, the CUKC Chiropractic Health Center will reopen on a limited basis to provide community patient care. A comprehensive set of safety protocols will accompany the opening. In addition, the University will provide personal protective equipment for clinicians, interns, and patients.
The Radiologic Technology and Occupational Therapy Skills Labs will remain online until the University determines it can safely begin in-person, close-contact teaching, and learning. These labs are projected to begin on May 26, 2020.
The Doctor of Chiropractic Skills Labs (technique and hands-on diagnosis labs) will remain online until the University determines it can safely begin in-person, close-contact teaching, and learning. Social distancing will be maintained with the exception of specific skills lab activities and direct patient care. Chiropractic skills labs are projected to begin on June 15, 2020.
Until further notice course delivery, science labs, student assessment, and examinations remain online for all degree programs and are accessible through the Canvas Learning Management System. Campus administrative services continue to be offered remotely and remain accessible by email and phone.
University leadership is taking a slow and cautious approach to phasing-in the return to on-campus activities with the key objective of protecting the health and welfare of our students, patients, employees, and families.
Please remember that these plans are subject to change. Be alert to monitor your CUKC email, the announcements on Canvas, and the cleveland.edu/covid19 webpage for updates. The academic and CUKC Chiropractic Health Center leadership will continue to provide updates as necessary.
We look forward to the safe and measured return to campus activities.
Stay safe, and be well!
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2020, 5:25 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
To CUKC Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration
Congratulations on the successful conclusion of the Spring 2020 term
I hope you are healthy and safe, and that you and your loved ones are managing these changing times as best as possible. Although our in-person interactions have been interrupted, and we are forced to be apart physically, I feel immense gratitude for the strong bonds and commitment shared among the members of our university family.
COVID-19 has been disruptive, but it has not derailed meeting our academic mission. The effective pivot by Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) to remote instruction and administrative services, and how quickly this transition has been embraced by all involved, have been vital to the successful conclusion of the Spring 2020 term. This transition could not have been achieved without the commitment and tremendous resilience shared by our entire community of students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Looking forward, the Summer 2020 term will begin with course lecture and lab sessions in a remote format across all CUKC degree programs. The academic and CUKC Chiropractic Health Center leadership will release details for a phased-in return to selected on-campus activities through separate communications when appropriate. Plans are subject to governmental authorization for a return to campus. While a date for opening the entire campus is still unknown, the current planning provides for a return to patient care in the health center beginning Monday, June 1.
To all members of our faculty, administration, and staff, I am most grateful – you have risen to the many challenges that we are facing. This time of change has brought out your finest instincts and best work, to the enduring benefit of our university, and the students we serve.
And, to our students, we recognize that this has been a time of challenge and uncertainty. Be assured that CUKC is making every effort to sustain a quality educational experience in light of these unprecedented conditions. We are here for you, and we thank you for your cooperation and support.
Looking forward to our next opportunity to connect and share the path ahead.
Stay safe, and be well!
Posted on Friday, April 10, 2020, 3:00 p.m.
A message from the COO
CUKC Application for USDE Emergency Relief for Students
The University has prepared its application for Emergency Relief for Students and will submit it as soon as the U.S. Department of Education begins accepting applications. The application for funding is in response to the recent U.S. Department of Education (USDE) announcement of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This government relief program is for providing emergency aid to universities and students.
The University will provide updates about the distribution to students once funding is received and looks forward to passing this emergency relief to students as soon as possible.
Posted on Friday, April 3, 2020, 10:30 a.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
Our Way Forward – Summer 2020 term
Course instruction for the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Summer 2020 term, is on schedule to begin Monday, May 4, for the College of Health Sciences, and Monday, May 11, for the College of Chiropractic. Course delivery will continue in an online format across all CUKC degree programs until normal operations resume. The Summer 2020 term is scheduled to conclude on Aug. 21, 2020.
The academic and CUKC Chiropractic Health Center leadership is working with the faculty to restructure the delivery methods for the Summer term. With the anticipation of a return to in-person instruction sometime during the term, course lecture and lab content will be presented online during the first weeks of the term. In-person lecture, and hands-on laboratory instruction will occur later in the term. The University’s investment in technology and information infrastructure, is enabling a rapid transformation of curriculum delivery and instruction, without compromising quality.
In addition, patient care in the Health Center will resume at the earliest opportunity. It will be subject to any special requirements that may be imposed by the State of Kansas, and the Johnson County Departments of Health and Environment, for a healthcare facility.
The University’s administrative services, including Financial Aid, Business Office, Library, and Student Support Services, to include scheduling tutorial services, remain accessible through email and phone. Financial Aid stipend distributions remain on schedule. Students receiving financial aid should complete their 2020-21 FAFSA, and accept their aid in the student portal. Questions regarding Summer 2020 student registration may be directed to the Office of the Registrar.
All academic policies regarding attendance, class participation, academic progress, and course completion requirements, remain as published.
The entire campus community is eager to return to on-campus course delivery, and to resume patient care in the Health Center, as soon as possible. Planning is in progress to address contingencies as they may arise. The University continues to monitor the progress of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to work with state and local health officials and accreditors, to keep the campus community safe, while maintaining academic progress.
Please continue to monitor your CUKC email, the Canvas announcements, and the Cleveland.edu COVID-19 webpage for information and new developments, as well as updates to the “Frequently Asked Questions.”
Academic and Health Center leadership will soon be sending out more specific information regarding each program. Take care of yourself and others around you during this time of change. Stay virtually connected with classmates and colleagues. And most of all, be well.
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
CUKC Continues Online Education Delivery with Fully Remote Access to Administrative and Student Support Services
Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), along with a wave of other university campuses, has migrated indefinitely to online-only course presentations. Since the first COVID-19 Updates & Resources posting on the CUKC website, just two weeks ago on March 13, the University has swiftly pivoted to a fully remote campus.
Through this time of transition, two key priorities remain unchanged; first, is protecting the health and welfare of our students, faculty and staff; and second, is sustaining the continuity and progression of the educational experience for all CUKC students.
In pursuit of these priorities, the following key reminders are provided:
Please monitor your Cleveland email, the Canvas announcements, and the Cleveland.edu COVID-19 webpage for information and new developments, and for access to a “Frequently Asked Questions” link.
As you continue to work and learn during this time of change, take care of yourself and others around you. Stay connected, virtually, with classmates and colleagues. And most of all, be well.
Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
COVID-19: CUKC Recognizes the Johnson County, KS. “Stay at Home” order effective Tuesday, March 24, through April 24, 2020.
In compliance with the 30 day “Stay at Home Order” issued March 21st by the four county governments within the metropolitan Kansas City area, to include Johnson County, KS., CUKC is taking the following actions as outlined below:
These changes are implemented for the continued safety and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, and the community. The institution remains committed to maintaining the continuity and progression of the educational experience for all CUKC students.
Please monitor your Cleveland email, Canvas announcements, and the Cleveland.edu/COVID19 webpage for information and developments.
Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2020, 6:20 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
Cancellation of the April 24, 2020, CUKC Commencement Ceremony
Although there have been no reported COVID-19 cases on the CUKC campus, to protect the health and welfare of the graduates and their families, and the CUKC campus community, it has been determined to cancel the April 24, 2020, Commencement Ceremony. This decision is in line with the Johnson County Emergency Public Health Orders on March 16 and March 19, 2020, that prohibit large public gatherings with more than ten (10) people.
Posted on Friday, March 20, 2020, 8:45 a.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
CUKC to Continue Online Canvas Course Delivery Through the End of the Spring Trimester, Friday, April 24
Johnson County Emergency issued Public Health Orders on March 16 and March 19, 2020, that prohibit large public gatherings with more than ten (10) people. Although there have been no reported COVID-19 cases on the CUKC campus, to protect the health and welfare of the campus community, it has been determined to extend the online coursework delivery through the end of the Spring 2020 Trimester, Friday April 24. This applies for coursework in both the College of Health Sciences and College of Chiropractic.
Information addressing the individual online course assignments will be presented through Canvas or by separate communication from the instructor.
The patient care services in the Cleveland Chiropractic Health Center will remain suspended through the end of the trimester. Dr. Qualls, Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, will be in communication with individual student interns to address clinical course requirements.
Access to campus administrative services will be conducted primarily through email. See the Faculty and Staff Email Contact List in the University Resources course in Canvas for contact information. Students are to contact the course instructor if they have questions regarding course content. Academic support services will remain available.
The CUKC leadership continues to monitor the reports as they unfold from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE).
The conditions outlined in this message are subject to change, and updates will be provided as warranted. The University will keep students informed via email and Canvas, and through the CUKC COVID-19 webpage as the institution moves forward in this time of transition.
The leadership of CUKC continues its commitment to protect the health and welfare of its students, faculty and staff, and to sustain the continuity and progression of the educational experience for all CUKC students.
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 3:11 p.m.
NBCE Announces the Rescheduling of the March 2020 Part III & PHT NBCE Test Administration for May 2-3.
For additional information go to https://mynbce.org/examinfo/ to view the March 17, 2020 communication from Dr. Norm Ouzts Jr., Chief Executive Officer, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE).
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2020, 4:25 p.m.
A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president
Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) continues to monitor the reports about the Coronavirus/COVID-19 as they unfold. Although there have been no reported Coronavirus cases on the CUKC campus, it has been decided to temporarily suspend in-person classes and to move all lecture classes to online accessibility through Friday April 3.
The campus will remain open and students requiring technical assistance will have those services available to them during this time. If there are questions specific to course content, students may contact the course instructor. Tutorial and administrative services will also remain available throughout this period. The Summer 2020 trimester will begin as scheduled on Monday, May 11, for College of Chiropractic students, and College of Health Sciences Module I will begin Monday, May 4.
CUKC leadership encourages students to be mindful that travel to high-risk areas while away from campus, may result in quarantine upon return. To check current CDC travel recommendations visit U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel advisories or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Local information and updates on COVID-19 can be found on the Johnson County (KS) Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) website.
These conditions are subject to change, and updates will be provided as warranted. The leadership of CUKC continues its commitment to protect the health and welfare of its students, faculty and staff, and to sustain the continuity and progression of the educational experience for CUKC students.
