Fire Recovery Update Information

A Message from Melanie Green, PhD, Interim President

On Wednesday afternoon of this week, Mercy College of Ohio experienced a fire in an electrical panel on the Jefferson Avenue side of the building. Thankfully, the fire was contained, and all students, faculty, and staff were quickly and safely evacuated. No injuries were reported. We appreciate the support of local fire professionals in their swift response and action.

Unfortunately, damage to the electrical panel has shut down the ability to circulate air and provide electricity in many classrooms at the College. Those repairs could take several weeks. To continue student learning without interruption, our team has contingency plans in place.

In the interim, Mercy College remains operational and will go to remote online learning in applicable areas. We are partnering with Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center and other Mercy Health facilities to identify alternative learning space. Some classroom learning may move to these sites, where we feel confident the spaces will provide the access and accommodations needed to our students.

As this situation evolves, we will share updates via your student or faculty/staff email account, through postings on CANVAS (our Learning Management System (LMS)), and MercyCollege.edu/update. Please plan to check those locations for updates.

We welcome any questions you may have to assist us in formulating an FAQ document for your reference. You may send those questions to us via this link: https://mercycollege.wufoo.com/forms/fire-recovery-questions/. Stay tuned for further information and details regarding instructions for next week.

I appreciate your understanding and support as we work through this challenge.

Thank you,

Melanie H. Green, PhD | Chancellor

Bon Secours Mercy Health Higher Education Institutions

Interim President, Mercy College of Ohio

Offices via Remote Access

Please be reminded that offices at the College are now working remotely. Your questions will be answered in the timeliest manner possible. Everyone greatly appreciates your patience and understanding during this time.

Department email addresses are:

• Financial Aid - financialaid@mercycollege.edu
• Bursar’s Office - bursar@mercycollege.edu
• Admission Office - admissions@mercycollege.edu
• Library - library@mercycollege.edu
• Mercy College Information Technology - mercy_college_it@mercycollege.edu
• Accessibility Services - ADA504@mercycollege.edu
• Campus Life - studentlife@mercycollege.edu
• Clinical Compliance Background Checks - clinicalcompliance@mercycollege.edu
• Distance Education Department - distanceeducation@mercycollege.edu
• Food Pantry - foodpantry@mercycollege.edu
• Student Affairs - studentaffairs@mercycollege.edu
• Student Records - registrar@mercycollege.edu
• Student Success Center - studentsuccesscenter@mercycollege.edu
• Testing Center - Mercycollege-Testing-Center@mercycollege.edu
• Title IX - Titleix@mercycollege.edu

If you have any questions, please use the “Ask a Question” form above.