COVID-19

Will grad students be expected to log into class for a certain amount of hours per week? Will we have to log in at 6 pm theoretically since that is when class starts?

This depends on your faculty. Some classes will be asynchronous, therefore that would be a ‘no’. Some classes might be limited synchronous, e.g. a few times during the quarter.

It’s best to check with your faculty members on what their arrangements are.

Will courses be remote for the entire quarter or is it possible at some point conditions improve and we are back in the classroom?

Courses will be delivered remotely for the entire quarter. We will not be going back to the classroom in the quarter.

Can I meet face-to-face with my instructor or academic advisor?

You should not. Any one-on-one meetings should be done using Zoom.

Will our course evaluations remain private until after the grading period finishes on March 27th?

Course evaluations are released to instructors only after the deadline to submit grades has passed. These remain completely anonymous.

What do synchronous and asynchronous mean?

In general, asynchronous refers to the idea that students don’t need to assemble at the same time to get the content. While recording may be one component of it, asynchronous learning also includes readings, worksheets, discussion boards, and so on.

Synchronous is closer to ‘live’. It can include Zoom lectures, simulations, group presentations, guest lectures, and more.

Albers student activities

What about the Speaker Series and other Albers events this quarter?

Face-to-face events are all cancelled. We will make a determination about the Albers Graduation Celebration when the university makes a decision about graduation.

We are working on having some virtual events, such as the Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition and the Red Winged Leadership Awards. Albers student clubs may conduct events remotely -- it is best to check with them on their plans.

COVID-19 FAQs

Policy and procedure