Change Colgate’s In-Person Classes to Hybrid

Change Colgate’s In-Person Classes to Hybrid
Why this petition matters
This academic year has been extremely difficult on the mental health of the student body. We appreciate the school’s attempts to create a safe environment for the continuation of learning in the traditional manner with in-person classes. Recent (and frequent) actions taken by members of the community have caused concern about whether or not every student is up to the task of fulfilling their commitment. With rampant and severe violations of the Commitment to Community Health (CCH) being brought to our attention, many of us in the student body have lost trust in our fellow peers. Because of this, some of us would like to see in-person classes be adjusted to hybrid format, in order to accommodate those of us who would like to switch to remote status. Should the current violations result in an outbreak causing a need for the school to be sent home, a transition like this should be readily available anyway. We believe it is not fair that those of us who have upheld our promises outlined in the CCH (but are put in jeopardy by less committed peers) should have to choose between our safety/mental health or academic success.
Decision Makers
- Colgate students