Dear Students, Parents, and Friends of Mission University,
Amid a very challenging situation due to the spread of COVID-19, we know there is enormous anxiety, concern, and confusion about the weeks and months ahead here at Mission University. The choices before us, regarding the remaining weeks of our Spring Semester and beyond, are complex. Whatever decisions we make affect so many people and so many activities. From the beginning of this crisis, our Administration determined to make careful, prudent, and thoughtful choices. We have carefully sought the Lord through this process and, even now, are asking the Lord to direct not only our decisions but also for each of you.
As we departed for Spring Break, our intention was for you to return for classes on Monday, March 23. Given to new guidelines from every aspect, from the President to the Center for Disease Control to our local authorities, both city and county, we have made the significant decision to finish this semester with a remote format.
This decision means that we will not have any in-person, on-campus classes for the rest of this semester.
I am sure you have lots of questions, and we have met many hours trying to prepare for this significant situation. We will attempt to answer every question and all the details. In the next few hours and days, you will be receiving more detailed information to explain how we are going to proceed.
I am convinced that the ultimate decisions we frame for this semester and beyond, in response to COVID-19, will be for the best. They will be focused first and foremost on the health and welfare of our students, staff, faculty, and community partners — and they will ensure the on-going integrity and excellence of our college.
It is my honor to work with great Christian leaders here at Mission U that continuously think of the student first. They are all dedicated to helping you achieve and become all that God has for you. I am disappointed not to be with you during these very turbulent times. I hope you know my heart and love for you. We have nothing but your best at heart and will work with you to make this all work. You are served by professors that love you and desire your success. Your patience, dedication, and hard work make all the difference.
We have also made the difficult decision to cancel Fellowship Week and all the 70th Anniversary activities that had been planned. However, at this time, we are still planning on a commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 7, at 10 am. We hope to be able to celebrate the accomplishment of our graduating seniors, but please understand that even this event is open to change as necessary.
Please continue to monitor our website and your email for updated information and announcements regarding our responses to COVID-19.
Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” This situation may be disappointing; this is all beyond our control. May we all remember who is in control and that the One that is in control knows every detail of every life.
With all of our hope in a sovereign, loving, personal Savior,
