Dear Michigan Engineering Community:
I hope you all are doing well and are finding ways to manage in this situation. We have now come upon a month since the University moved classes online, and we began to transition to remote operations. On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended Michigan’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order to 30 Continue Reading »
Colleagues:
Exams and assessments have been a large part of how we measure student success. As we have transitioned to remote instruction, we need to re-examine the traditional exam format of evaluation for all students. Please keep the following in mind as you plan your final exams.
Dear CoE Students,
As we’ve been in this new steady state for awhile, we are writing to see how things are going. We understand the COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in various ways. Social distancing, remote research or learning and changes to summer plans are affecting each of you. As always, please know we are Continue Reading »
Dear Colleagues,
First, let me express my gratitude and pride at the tremendous response of individuals who have stepped forward to aid our colleagues in the Medical School and Health System in response to their urgent needs. We are grateful for every suggested solution and offer of help, and the rapid reaction group that formed Continue Reading »
Dear CoE Community:
It’s been two weeks since our university took the necessary yet unprecedented safety measures of putting our academic institution entirely online. A lot has happened, and no doubt there is more to come. But rather than delve into more news about the changes, I want to take a moment to pause, and Continue Reading »
In recognition of how current events may be impacting our graduate students, the College of Engineering is implementing the following grading policy for the Winter 2020 semester. These changes are in alignment with recently announced Rackham Graduate School grading policy changes.
For this term (Winter 2020) only, the following alternative grading policy will apply to Continue Reading »
We know that the unprecedented pace of changes and decision-making at this time is stressful. Beyond safety and health, there are concerns about access to technology, earnings from work, and transportation home. We are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for everyone. The COVID-19 virus is a rapidly changing situation, and our primary Continue Reading »
Given the COVID-19 outbreak, some students may have had their health insurance status impacted due to relocation from study abroad or by moving to a permanent residence. Having health insurance is especially important during this uncertain time, so we have been able to work with BCN to re-open enrollment for students in need. If you Continue Reading »
Dear College of Engineering Graduate Students,
Due to the challenges presented to graduate education by the COVID-19 outbreak, the College of Engineering is implementing changes to several deadlines relevant to graduate students for the Winter 2020 term. This policy is in alignment with the Rackham Graduate School’s communication to program directors sent yesterday.
For this Continue Reading »