Wendy Hensel, provost of Georgia State University, outlines the next steps forward for faculty in a message on March 13.
Faculty must prepare to teach courses online for the remainder of the semester by March 30. Faculty have two weeks to arrange for the transition, even if the social distancing is no longer needed.
“Because our ability to carry on with instruction depends on the actions of each individual faculty member, everyone must play their part and be held accountable,” Provost Hensel says.
This preparation requires faculty to redesign their syllabus, upload material for two class sessions and create an assignment for the new course.
The message also suggests the Center for Excellence in Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) for faculty members who need guidance with online teaching.
“What we have asked you to do is not easy,” Provost Hensel says. “We are in an unprecedented situation that is challenging every one of us on both a professional and personal level.”
Note: This story was written for PRN, the student-led news station at Georgia State University.
