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 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 »
Dear Colleagues:
Tonight you heard from Acting Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Susan Collins about an alternative grading policy for undergraduate courses. The full message is below. We will report on the grading policy for graduate students soon.
For this term only, all undergraduate courses will transition to an alternative final grade Continue Reading »
Colleagues;
Over the past few days, CoE faculty, staff, and students have been working to transition from in-person teaching and learning to remote options. We are off to a good start, navigating this transition together. Please let us know how things are going in your classes by filling out this short survey so that we 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 »
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.
All classes are canceled tomorrow and Friday. Classes will resume Monday (March 16) delivered remotely in alternative formats – and not meeting in person – through April 21, the last day of classes Continue Reading »
Dear Colleagues:
Coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness is a rapidly changing situation, and may present various challenges to our community. Our primary concern must be the health and safety of our students, postdocs, staff and faculty. We are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for everyone.
Please continue to follow health, wellness and Continue Reading »