Classes begin in five weeks, so this is a good time to remind faculty and other instructors that they may not change the mode of instruction for autumn classes without prior approval. Students have enrolled – and continue to enroll – in classes based on the listed mode of instruction. Likewise, academic programs have determined their course offerings after considering various factors. No changes should be made at this time without seeking prior approval from the program, college and Office of Academic Affairs. If you have questions about this policy, please contact Senior Vice Provost Kay Wolf. (7/19/2021)
Returning to Campus – 75% of AU21 course sections should be scheduled for in person instruction course planning guidelines In person instruction assignments should be considered for all faculty, lecturers, and Graduate Teaching Associates
- Smaller classrooms will return to pre-COVID density
- Less than 50 “full” capacities (not physically distanced) or in rooms with larger capacities
- Calles of 50-99 students will take place in rooms at 75% of the
“full” (not physically distanced) capacity. - 100 or More will be taught via distance learning or blended where the in-person sections include fewer than 100 students
- Student hours and Meeting can continue to be done via Zoom
- Our academic calendar reinstitutes a fall break (Oct. 14-15) and a week-long spring break (March 14-18) next year. Likewise, we expect to return to our campuses after Thanksgiving break (Nov. 24-26) to complete fall semester.
- Additional Resources for holding in-person classes of 100 or more:
- smith.70@osu.edu (Vice Provost Randy Smith)
- Additional Resource for broader policy questions for classes:
- wolf.4@osu.edu (Senior Vice Provost Kay Wolf)
