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How will the academic calendar change for fall 2020?

Per Dean Baucom's email to all faculty on July 8, please see details for the Fall 2020 semester academic calendar below.

What do I do if a student is not complying with social distancing/wearing a mask? Can I remove them from the class?

Revised August 24

It is important to establish clear expectations that align with the University’s public health measures; the easiest way is by adding them to your syllabus. Here are some ideas and options should someone refuse to comply with University policy:

Can I meet with students in my office?

We encourage you to limit in person meetings, meeting virtually when practical. In-person meetings may be scheduled outdoors, or in conference rooms. You may meet with students in your office. However, your office will need to be arranged to allow six feet social distancing, all attendees should wear face coverings while meeting, you should wear a face covering if in your office during the three hours prior to any meetings, and you should wipe shared surfaces with sanitizer prior to meeting.

What do I do if someone is not complying with University expectations in the classroom?

It is important to establish clear expectations that align with the University’s public health measures; the easiest way is by adding them to your syllabus. Here are some ideas and options should someone refuse to comply with University policy:

Can I teach outdoors instead of in a classroom?

Updated August 13, 2020

Online Courses 

Online courses cannot have class in person and cannot hold class outdoors. They can host occasional in person meetings, office hours, etc, but cannot require attendance and must offer an alternative for remote students.  

In Person Courses 

What are faculty and student responsibilities for cleaning the space after class?

Classrooms will have disinfecting stations. Each station will include a spray bottle of disinfectant and multifold paper towels in a plastic container. The stations will be placed around each classroom to promote social distancing. Only rooms used for instruction will receive the centrally funded disinfecting stations. The custodial team responsible for each building will fill and service these stations.  Bottles will be refilled/replaced and multifold towels replenished as needed. 

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