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A(H1N1) threat disrupts opening of classes
ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED ON June 8, the start of classes in Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) and practically all universities and colleges in the country, was moved to June 15 upon order of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) due to the rising influenza A(H1N1) cases in the country.
In a memorandum circulated to all heads of higher education institutions in the country on June 5, CHED ordered the postponement of classes in the tertiary level from June 8 to June 15. CHED explained that the one-week period extension will give enough time for the students who came from abroad to quarantine themselves.
Another reason given by CHED in the postponement of the start of classes is the inclement weather being experienced in the country that caused street flooding and traffic congestion which is not conducive for both the students and the higher education institutions relative to the opening of the school year. CHED also pointed out that the rescheduling will give financially unprepared parents ample time to prepare and look for some other resources to enable them to send their children back to school.
In an interview with The NORSUnian, University President Henry A. Sojor said that he did not like CHED’s move.
“They should have said, they are suggesting that if your place is already having a threat of A(H1N1), then they will postpone, but it should be left to the prerogative or discretion of the university head,” Sojor pointed out.
“Aside from that, this is another week of expense for the students all over the country. These are millions of pesos in expenses. When the students come here, they spend money,” the university president continued. Read More >>>
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