FAQ

What can I do to address test integrity and cheating in online exams?
There are some excellent suggestions and a useful webinar recording on the Teaching Continuity website’s Assessment page.
Where should I direct a student who needs financial support?

There are several resources available through Student Financial Services for current undergraduate, graduate and professional students needing support for travel, technology, food, medication, and...

How will students know how I am delivering my class(es) in Fall 2020?

UREG is collecting this information from schools now. If instructors wish to confirm or change instruction mode, please contact Judy Giering. UREG will publish updated information for each of your...

How will I know which of my students are attending classes remotely in Fall 2020?
UREG is developing a tool in SIS that will require students to tell us whether or not they plan to return to Grounds for Fall 2020. UREG is working with the ITS teams to ensure we can share this...
Will additional time be added between classes to allow students to walk between classes?
At this time, there no plans to change class times.  However, the volume of classes delivered online will reduce foot traffic during class transitions.
My preference is to teach my course online, but I would occasionally like to be able to meet with small groups of students. What are my options?
Once social distancing measures are put into place, many of our classrooms will be too small to use for regular classes. We are developing a process to allow instructors to reserve these rooms (as you...
When will I know how my course is being taught?

The University has committed to letting students know how their courses are being delivered by early August. In order to do so, we will need to provide UREG with course delivery decisions by mid...

Will I be required to teach in person?
No. As President Ryan’s message indicated, in addition to our standard process for ADA accommodations, all faculty will be able to request that they not teach in person.  It is my intention that we...
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.

  • Undergraduate courses will begin on schedule on Tuesday, August 25, 2020...
I am concerned about my internet connectivity; what are my options?

Faculty have several options if their internet connectivity at home is a concern. First, you should feel free to teach from your office on Grounds. Second, you can request a small classroom in which...