Resolution 69: Concerning Make-Up Exams
Passed: September 9, 2009
Sponsors: Rod Dietert and University Faculty Committee
Senate Discussions: September 9, 2009
Resolution from the University Faculty Committee – Amended
Whereas, the university anticipates a significant public health challenge during the 2009-2010 academic year posed by the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus.
Whereas, our students are among the at-risk population for this infection.
Whereas, the university is taking steps to minimize the spread of this infection.
Be it resolved that, the Faculty Senate encourages instructors to offer make-up exams following scheduled examinations, delayed due dates for other assignments, and excusal of classes missed due to illness, to facilitate the self-isolation component that is an essential part of the campus strategy to minimize the spread of this infection and the public health risk for the campus.
Whereas, our students are among the at-risk population for this infection.
Whereas, the university is taking steps to minimize the spread of this infection.
Be it resolved that, the Faculty Senate encourages instructors to offer make-up exams following scheduled examinations, delayed due dates for other assignments, and excusal of classes missed due to illness, to facilitate the self-isolation component that is an essential part of the campus strategy to minimize the spread of this infection and the public health risk for the campus.