Description:
Utilizing more flexible class scheduling can enable students to be distributed into small cohorts.
Details:
If physical distancing requirements are implemented, classroom capacities will be reduced forcing the need to reschedule most fall courses. This need will occur across all courses but has specific implications for P/S/L courses
Categories:
Space Configuration
Social Learning
Viral Containment & Prevention
Resources:
Performance - Hybrid:
High
Performance - Remote:
Low
Studio - Hybrid:
High
Studio - Remote:
Low
Lab - Hybrid:
High
Lab - Remote:
Low
Resources Required:
What is needed to implement the recommendation?
- Detailed information about the facility requirements that requires expanded/ modified schedule – there will be a wide range of specificity. Some P/S/L might be able to utilize non-traditional spaces such as large classrooms, auditoriums or other venues (Power Center, Athletics, Student Life, Campus Rec, etc).
- Software such as Live25 (U-M has) to optimize schedule options.
- Consider whether schedule can be extended to include more hours/day or days/week of occupancy.
- Consider logistics: security, building access, cleaning, P/S/L prep needs
- Establish space priorities – e.g. credit bearing courses priority over other events across units/buildings in cases where P/S/L space is not dedicated.
- Shorten the P/S/L time schedule to accommodate more students – move pre/post activities and only conduct the minimum in person.
Effort:
High