Pease--Patrick (Provost for Academic Affairs)
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall classes return to in-person Northern Iowan 117:39, p.1 |
President Mark Nook released a statement indicating that the fall semester will return to more in-person classes and operations with increased capacity in classrooms, dining centers, and common spaces. The university will be implementing a 50% capacity guideline which will continue to restrict larger in-person courses, possibly causing an increase in hybrid classes even after the pandemic. Registration for fall 2021 classes begin March 29; photos. | |
| 2 | Instructional breaks at Iowa, not UNI Northern Iowan 117:39, p.2 |
Due to the pandemic, UNI's spring semester calendar was condensed and eliminated Spring break. Some students are feeling strained and wish for "instructional break" days that the University of Iowa offers. Patrick Pease, UNI's Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, explains the calendar and lack of breaks; photo. | |
| 3 | Students plan for a long winter break Northern Iowan 117:27, p.1 |
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fall semester classes will end on November 24 and spring classes begin on January 25, resulting in a longer winter break for students. Students share their plans for the break; photo. | |
| 4 | Spring classes to follow fall pattern, increase distancing Northern Iowan 117:23, p.2 |
UNI plans to implement increased social distancing between students in the Spring 2021 semester. About 74% of classes will be held in person, 18% will be online, and the remaining 8% percent will be hybrid; photos. | |
| 5 | Quarantine concerns prompt classroom shifts Northern Iowan 117:5, p.1 |
Classrooms change their locations and arrangements with growing COVID-19 concerns, with an emphasis on students sitting six feet apart to reduce the frequency of quarantining; photos. |