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