Academic Senate Message on In-Person Instruction

Dear Colleagues,

I write to share the following guidance from the Academic Senate regarding course modality, as the campus resumes normal operations today.

Thank you for your shared commitment to delivering the best educational experience possible for our students when on campus or in the virtual classroom environment.

Sincerely,

Robert E. Continetti
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs

MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE, SAN DIEGO DIVISION

Academic Senate Message on In-Person Instruction

Dear Colleagues,

Following the statement that UC San Diego will resume normal operations tomorrow, we would like to provide additional guidance on what this means for course instruction. Courses may return to in-person instruction as of Tuesday, May 7.

The Policy on Distance Education Courses provides flexibility for instructors to incorporate online modalities into in-person courses. Instructors have the autonomy to make decisions about course modality and may opt to teach in-person or remotely based on circumstances and what best serves their students. Regardless of your choice for course modality at this time, please provide a clear statement to your students and take into account the stress that they may be experiencing.

Sincerely,

John A. Hildebrand
Chair, San Diego Divisional Academic Senate

Olivia A. Graeve
Vice Chair, San Diego Divisional Academic Senate

Geoffrey W. Cook
Chair, Educational Policy Committee