January 13, 2021
Preparing for the spring 1xbet online games login
Dear Colleagues,
Last Friday, President Myers Kansas Sta that the first two weeks of the spring semester 1xbet online games login be in a remote instruction format. The temporary shift to remote instruction for most classes 1xbet online games login begin on Monday, Jan. 25. The university plans to return to the hybrid and in-person teaching modalities on Feb. 8. As with the fall semester, once the two-week remote teaching period ends, faculty 1xbet online games login have the ability to temporarily adjust class modalities due to COVID-19 impact on in-person class attendance or changes in the pandemic situation.
Our experiences in the fall, especially the lessons learned in the final weeks of the semester, can successfully translate to a strong start for the spring semester. During this remote instruction period, we 1xbet online games login follow the approach we used for the last two weeks of the fall semester, essentially extending those procedures into the beginning of the spring semester.
Since Friday's announcement, we have understandably received a number of detailed questions from many of you. This letter includes responses to many of these questions about academic 1xbet online games login , student and campus life, tuition and fees, and visitors and events as they relate to the remote 1xbet online games login period.
Academic 1xbet online games login
1.I am teaching a lab, studio, performance, or clinical course. May I teach my class in person during the remote 1xbet online games login period?
All classes that can be effectively delivered online 1xbet online games login be. Some labs, studios, performance, or clinical experiences may begin the semester in face-to-face mode as approved by department heads, similar to the end of the fall semester. Students should expect that all courses 1xbet online games login meet online for the first two weeks of the semester unless they are notified by the instructor. For additional information, please see my 1xbet online games login to deans and academic department headsor the updated academic 1xbet online games login information on the Academic instruction 1xbet online ca.
2. In the case that courses are in person, how 1xbet online games login students know?
Instructors 1xbet online games login need to communicate with students as soon as possible, but no later than Jan. 19, to inform them of the in-person class mode.
3.Should all faculty communicate with students regarding the course modality for their classes at the beginning of the 1xbet online games login ?
All faculty are encouraged to communicate with students in their courses prior to the start of the semester. This outreach can assist in confirming the instructional mode, clarifying expectations, and encouraging connections. Because of the change to remote 1xbet online games login so close to the beginning of the semester, all faculty are asked to send a message to all students, regardless of whether they are enrolled in a class meeting in person or not, by the end of business on Tuesday, Jan. 19. For message examples, please refer to my 1xbet online games loginto deans and academic 1xbet online games login heads.
4.May I teach in person during the remote 1xbet online games login period, but make in-person attendance optional?
All classes that can be effectively delivered online 1xbet online games login be; some labs, studios, or clinical experiences 1xbet online games login begin the semester in face-to-face mode as approved. Unless an instructor is teaching a course that is approved for in person, they should not teach in person, even if in-person attendance is optional.
5.May I hold 1xbet online games login exams, performances, field trips, or other 1xbet online games login activities?
Labs, studios, or clinical experiences that begin the semester in face-to-face mode as approved, similar to the end of the fall semester, should proceed with in-person activities. Other courses should not plan in-person activities for the two-week remote 1xbet online games login period.
6.May I offer the option of 1xbet online games login office hours?
Office hours 1xbet online games login be offered virtually for the two-week remote instruction period.
7.May I use my office or a 1xbet online games login classroom or lab to teach remotely?
Yes, instructors may use their office or university classroom or lab 1xbet online games login their scheduled class time to teach remotely.
8.May undergraduate and graduate 1xbet online games login working or conducting research on campus continue to do so?
Yes. Undergraduate and graduate 1xbet online games login working or conducting research on campus should consult with their supervisor.
9. As an international student, I am concerned about the remote 1xbet online games login period impacting my visa status. What should I do?
International 1xbet online games login with questions about their visa status should visit with their 1xbet online casino Student and Scholar Services.
10.1xbet online games login academic advising be available in person?
Academic advising 1xbet online games login be offered virtually for the two-week remote instruction period.
11.1xbet online games login tutoring, help sessions and other academic support be available in person?
Tutoring, help sessions and other academic support 1xbet online games login be offered virtually during the two-week remote instruction period.
12.1xbet online games login the library be open during the remote instruction period?
Student services such as on-campus housing, libraries, recreation centers and Lafene Health Center 1xbet online games login be operational on Monday, Jan. 25, following the same safety protocols as the fall semester. Building hours and services are available on the K-State.
13.Does the remote 1xbet online games login period change the academic calendar?
The remote 1xbet online games login period does not change the spring 2021 academic calendar.
14. What is the status of 1xbet online games login 2021 commencement?
Planning is underway for the spring 2021 commencement ceremonies. Because it is impossible to predict the status of the pandemic in May and we plan to host graduation ceremonies for spring and fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates, we 1xbet online games login hold in-person commencement in an outdoor venue. Information regarding confirmed dates, location, and details for participation by graduates 1xbet online games login be available on the commencement 1xbet on.
15.Following the two-week remote instruction period, 1xbet online games login classes shift to in person?
After the two-week remote instruction period, all classes 1xbet online games login shift to the mode in which they were scheduled. As in the fall semester, faculty should be prepared to remain in remote mode if conditions warrant. In addition, faculty need to prepare for shifts to remote learning during the semester.
16. What flexibility do faculty have to temporarily shift to fully online 1xbet online games login for in-person and hybrid courses following the completion of the two-week remote 1xbet online games login period?
As during the fall semester, a faculty member may choose to temporarily shift to fully online 1xbet online games login for in-person and hybrid courses due to COVID-19 impacts on in-person class attendance. The number of students completing isolation and quarantine periods may create class dynamics that can make in-person class meetings difficult for some classes. Faculty should make the decision that best manages the learning experience and creates the environment that meets the learning objectives of the course.
If a faculty member believes that a temporary move to fully online 1xbet online games login better supports student learning, they must do the following:
- Consult with 1xbet online games login department head to obtain approval.
- Communicate the temporary move to online 1xbet online games login to the students with a clear start and end date.
- If a high isolation/quarantine rate persists after the designated end date of the temporary move to online 1xbet online games login , the period may be extended with department head approval.
1xbet online games login heads must do the following:
Track any approved temporary shifts to remote 1xbet online games login on the reporting spreadsheet and provide the documentation to the Registrar's Officeat the end of the 1xbet online games login . The Registrar's Office 1xbet online games login need the course subject, course number, start and end date of the temporary remote option, date of student communication, reason, approval department head name and approval date.
It is important to note that it would not be appropriate to declare the shift of an in-person class to fully online 1xbet online games login for the entirety of the semester unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as a faculty member unable to teach in person. In those cases, dean and provost approval is required.
17.1xbet online games login academic building access be changed or restricted?
Academic building hours 1xbet online games login remain largely unchanged during the first two weeks of the semester. Most buildings 1xbet online games login be unlocked/locked on the same schedule on record with Facilities. Unit heads may adjust the hours their buildings are open by completing the1xbet sports betting log-in to IT serviand send torooms@k-state.edu. If multiple units are in a building, unit heads 1xbet online games login coordinate and submit one request for a change to building hours.
Student and campus life
18.Are 1xbet online games login allowed to move into campus housing as originally scheduled?
Move-in dates for spring 2021on-campus housing 1xbet online games login not change. Residents received an email on Monday, Jan. 11, with details regarding their return to the residence halls.
19.1xbet online games login the K-State Student Union be open during the remote instruction period?
The K-State Student Union 1xbet online games login be open during the first two weeks of the semester. Building hours and services are provided on thewebsite.
20. Will the Rec Center be open during the remote 1xbet online games login period?
Student services such as on-campus housing, libraries, recreation centers and Lafene Health Center 1xbet online games login be operational on Monday, Jan. 25, following the same safety protocols as the fall semester. Building hours and services are available on the Recreati.
21.During the remote instruction period, 1xbet online games login students have access to isolation and quarantine space?
Yes, students 1xbet online games login have access to isolation and quarantine space as outlined in university COVID-19.
22. During the remote 1xbet online games login period, may student organizations host in-person meetings?
No, in-person meetings or retreats of student organizations currently scheduled during this 1xbet online games login should be moved to a virtual format.
Tuition and fees
23.Does the remote 1xbet online games login period change tuition and fee charges?
Spring 2021 tuition and fees, including the campus privilege fee, 1xbet online games login not be affected by the decision to start the semester in remote instruction mode. The pricing remains the same based on the modality assigned to the courses in KSIS. Spring 2021 housing and dining charges are also not impacted.
Visitors and events
24. Is the 1xbet online games login still hosting campus visits?
Yes. The university is offering limited 1xbet online games login visits and virtual visits in accordance with university health and safety guidance. Future s about future student visits for the Manhattan and Polytechnic campuses are available.
25. Is the university hosting in-person events during the first two weeks of the 1xbet online games login ?
No. Events 1xbet online games login be virtual for the first two weeks of the semester. In-person events originally scheduled for this time, including student organization meetings and events, 1xbet online games login be moved to a virtual format.
We hope that these FAQ are helpful as you plan for the spring semester. We understand that you 1xbet online games login have additional questions and encourage you to send them to covid19@k-state.edu.
President Myers and I 1xbet online games login continue to offer Town Hall events for the university community to stay informed and connected during the spring. The Town Hall schedule 1xbet online games login be released soon. Finally, please check the weekly summaries of COVID-related news in K-State Today and the university's 1xbet sports betting 19 updates for information.
As we concluded the fall 1xbet online games login , many of us hoped that by the start of the spring 1xbet online games login , we would be in a much better place. The realities of a pandemic that continues to surge, new variants of the virus, and a vaccination rate that is lagging behind projections have created the conditions that compel us to remain diligent in our efforts to mitigate the spread. I urge all members of our communities to practice prevention behaviors. Wear face coverings, stay at least 6 feet away from others, avoid crowds, and wash your hands often. I remain hopeful that better days are ahead. Our willingness to redouble our efforts to protect ourselves and each other by following the health and wellness protocols is necessary and the promise of more widespread access to vaccinations is encouraging.
The last year has not been easy. Yet, our 1xbet online games login , faculty, staff, and communities are showing great resolve in the face of uncertainty, tremendous change, and fatigue. Thank you for doing your part to keep our communities as safe as possible.
Please take care of yourself and each 1xbet online games login .
Sincerely,
Chuck Taber
Provost and executive vice president