[Plsfaculty] Hypothetical question

[Yadegari, Ramin - (yadegari)]

I think the information should move in both directions. Minimally, CALS leadership should be made aware of the concerns of our faculty. We could also offer suggestions that may not be so original in the context of other university’s responses (example<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2022/01/03/colleges-face-question-starting-semester-amid-covid-19?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=8a6fc7a716-DNU_2021_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-8a6fc7a716-198520837&mc_cid=8a6fc7a716&mc_eid=f831ad2f13>). What is remarkable is the deafening silence of our central admin on what the university’s response will be at this time.

Ramin

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Subject: Re: [Plsfaculty] Hypothetical question

Hi Dave,

Until now, the Provost has to approve any switch from in-person to online teaching.  We’ve tried a few times already, and until now, the Provost office is not supportive of making this switch (except in very rare cases).  Like you, I’ve seen what’s happening elsewhere.  I’m expecting some kind of comment/guidance out of the President/Provost office soon.

Matt


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Subject: [Plsfaculty] Hypothetical question

Hi all,

In the absence of University wide messages about modes of teaching for Spring, and since many of our peer institutions are started Spring semester online already, what would happen if we as instructors decided to start our own in person classes online next semester? Would there be penalties levied by PLS or CALS or the university?

Just curious:)

Dave
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