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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

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University of the District of Columbia Joins HBCU Transformation Project

August 13, 2024 Rachel Perrone
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UDC and HBCU Transformation Project

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is proud to announce its new partnership with the HBCU Transformation Project, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to accelerating the growth, development and sustainability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation.

The HBCU Transformation Project is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Partnership for Education Advancement (Ed Advancement) that aims to increase HBCU resources and sustainability; improve student outcomes in retention and graduation rates; and expand enrollment and increase capacity-building with faculty and staff. It offers flexible support that focuses resources to the highest priorities at each institution. Additionally, UDC is one of TMCF’s member-schools, which includes 54 publicly-supported HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

“We are thrilled to have the University of the District of Columbia join our efforts to drive positive change across the HBCU landscape,” said Ed Advancement CEO and Co-Founder James Runcie. “Given our successful collaboration with Dr. Edington in his previous role at FAMU, continuing this work with him at UDC was a clear next step. The university’s rich history, academic excellence, and commitment to student success make it an invaluable partner in our mission to elevate HBCUs nationwide.”

The project is structured around six sub-initiatives that work in service of supporting all HBCUs with:

  1. Institutional improvement and innovation
  2. Institutional and intermediary capacity-building to lead and sustain ongoing improvements
  3. Pursuing increased funding to rectify historic inequities
  4. Developing private capital campaigns for endowments and sustainable reserves
  5. Expanding community and regional economic development partnerships
  6. Reorienting the narratives surrounding HBCUs toward their outsized impact on social and economic mobility outcomes

“Among the overarching goals of UDC’s new strategic plan is to embrace mission-aligned, sustainable and impactful partnerships, and our collaboration with HBCU Transformation Project dovetails precisely with that goal,” said UDC President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D. “We look forward to leveraging the resources and expertise offered by this initiative to further enhance our academic programs, empower students and transform lives.”

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