Dear LABI Community;
In light of recommendations by Local, State, and Federal public officials/agencies, and with the best interest of the LABI community in mind, LABI College has created an eight week plan for the remainder of the spring semester beginning on March 23rd.
Classes:
In-classroom meetings will be replaced with long-distance, remote teaching alternatives. LABI faculty will be utilizing Populi, Zoom, and/or other platforms to communicate assignments and information for the remainder of the semester. Students should expect instructions from professors regarding expectations for these next eight weeks of the semester. LABI is following proper guidelines given by our accreditors, the Association for Biblical Higher Education, and our actions satisfy their accreditation standards. The quality of education will not change, and all course learning objectives will remain aligned to our program learning objectives.Ministerial practicum courses and expectations are still in affect. For questions regarding your church internships, please contact Dean of Students Yvette Robles by phone at 626-968-1328, ext. 3011, or email at yrobles@labi.edu.Faculty will retain office hours. Please contact your professors for any questions regarding course expectations and assignments. If you are not able to contact your professor, please contact Dean of Academics Nehemias Romero by calling 626-968-1328 ext. 3010, or email at nromero@labi.edu.
Student Life/Dormitory:
The Dormitory will be closed for the remainder of the semester. Students who are international, out-of-state, or because of extenuating circumstances cannot return home, will be allowed to stay in the dormitory for the remainder of the semester (until May 15th) on a case by case basis. To petition for possible longer stay in the dormitory, please email housing@labi.edu or call the Residence office at 626-968-1328, ext. 3011. Although Chapel gatherings will be cancelled for the remainder of the semester, the Spiritual Formation office is committed to providing online spiritual formation resources for students. Pastoral office meetings and pastoral counseling will also remain available to students. For questions regarding spiritual formation, please contact Campus Pastor Ruben Mora by calling 626-968-1328, ext. 3007, or email at rmora@labi.eduFor any other residency/student life questions, please contact Dean of Students Yvette Robles at 626-968-1328, ext. 3011, or email at yrobles@labi.edu.For questions regarding room and board or tuition, please contact Chief Financial Officer Gabriela Alvarez Mora by calling 626-968-1328, ext. 3009, or email at galvarez@labi.edu.
Library:
The Library will remain open to students for the remainder of the semester. Students are encouraged to utilize the library's online resources. For information regarding online resources and updates on library hours, please contact Librarian Steve Valdez by calling 626-968-1328, ext. 3008, or email at library@labi.edu.
Campus Visitations:
LABI College campus and offices will remain open. Visitors are encouraged to practice recommended social distancing and stay home if sick.For appointments or questions regarding Enrollment, please email Director of Enrollment Marilyn Campos at mcampos@labi.edu.LABI offices hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please call our offices 626-968-1328 or email info@labi.edu for any questions.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time. We will be communicating any and all updates to our LABI community, which will also be posted on our webpage: labi.edu/coronavirus
Blessings,
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Nehemías Romero
Provost/VPAA