Engineering Parents and Families:
These are unprecedented times. I realize the uncertainties of the COVID-19 virus and its impact on our students are creating many questions and concerns for you. For all of us, navigating through the options as our community grapples with this situation is challenging on many levels.
Above all, we at the Continue Reading »
Dear Colleagues,
As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, it is important for us to plan in the event that we are compelled to ramp down our research activities. We should begin preparation today in the event that UM initiates a mandatory ramp down, which is becoming increasingly likely.
First, we will need to Continue Reading »
Students,
Today begins the first day of full-time online learning. We sincerely hope that, wherever you have settled down to do your work, you are safe and comfortable. If you have not yet done so, please fill out the University’s student survey to share your current status.
We understand that transitioning to remote instruction may Continue Reading »
Dear Colleagues,
We understand and support encouraging remote work as much as possible. With that in mind, research operations will still continue, balancing the safety of our campus and continuity of research with CDC recommendations and guidance on social distancing.
Some of our research activities require constant monitoring and in-person intervention. Therefore, an important element Continue Reading »
Colleagues:
These are unprecedented times. I realize the uncertainties of the COVID-19 virus and its implications on our regular operations are creating many questions and concerns for you. I know you are facing a great deal of stress — professionally and personally. For all of us, navigating through the options as our community grapples with Continue Reading »
Dear College of Engineering Faculty,
As we consider how to instruct our laboratory and capstone design courses remotely, we must balance the health and well-being of our community with our academic mission. Adhering to University guidance, all laboratory and capstone design courses must be conducted remotely in an accessible and inclusive manner.
In moving away Continue Reading »
Colleagues:
These are unprecedented times. I realize the uncertainties of the COVID-19 virus and its implications on our regular operations are creating many questions and concerns for you. I know you are facing a great deal of stress — professionally and personally. For all of us, navigating through the options as our community grapples with Continue Reading »
Dear Students,
I am writing during an unprecedented time at our University. I have been thinking about all of you as we’ve been considering how to support you through all this. I’ve been thinking about our international students who are struggling to navigate an uncertain landscape, graduate students whose research may be affected, our students Continue Reading »
Dear College of Engineering Faculty,
We’ve been receiving many messages about how to best convert classes to remote learning platforms.
The University put together an excellent resource that will answer many of your questions: keepteaching.umich.edu
Additionally, the College has an online teaching resource.
There is more information below about specific steps the College is taking Continue Reading »
Colleagues –
Today, the University announced new measures based on public health principles and the latest information and assessments for our community.
Most University operations will remain unchanged, with four exceptions that take effect Thursday, March 12: