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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.