Canisius College is dedicated to excellence in academics, even in the event of an emergency. The Internet is an important resource for learning, research, and communication. Using best practices from distance education can provide a short-term solution for options related to the continuity of learning during school closures. As emergencies can occur at any time, it is the responsibility of every individual at the college to be prepared.

This Web site helps to ensure that most classes can continue in a time of an emergency. There are many different ways instructors and students can communicate online in a time of an emergency, with the help of the Internet. In the event of an emergency, technology support will continue to be available.

This Web site was developed to walk you through the steps instructors and students should take to carry on academics in a time of an emergency or unplanned closing. The steps and tutorials on the following pages will walk users through communicating online, accessing course materials and through the learning management system.