Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 12:37     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Anonymous wrote:While we at it, which schools are handling the global warming crisis responsibly?


You are a jerk. Those of us with kids in college are impacted daily.

If my kid's graphing calculator is stuck in her room, I have to buy a new one.

If this thread does not interest you, don't read it.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 12:29     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Virginia Tech has handled it well. Move outs were staggered and kids could remain on campus, if necessary. Online classes seem to be going ok and kids can choose to go pass/fail if they want.


Good point to note how colleges are handling assessment and grading. There'll be a lot of pass/fail grading which is totally fair and understandable. DC's OOS LAC is doing a more tailored thing--the student can decide "if I get less than a B (or A, or C, or whatever--student chooses) in this class, I want it recorded as a pass with no letter grade." If the student achieves the desired designated letter grade, it's recorded as that grade and goes on the transcript. No harm, no foul if it's a pass only, without letter grade. At least this is how I understand it, based on what DC has explained. Sounds like a way to motivate some students while also accounting for the fact some students are going to be stressed etc. and might need the pass-without-letter grade option just to help them in a stressful time.


Professor here - it's good and bad. Students getting a P with a D or C actually grade are moving up to the next courses in the sequence when in some cases, they wouldn't have before. That is ultimately bad for them if they are not positioned to succeed (frustration-wise, and financially if they end up not getting a degree or shifting majors and delaying graduation). It also has potential to impact scholarships and transfer credits, so students should be very aware of whether or not this will impact them. Yes, institutions should be lenient with these things, but it doesn't mean they will be, especially several months out when they need $$$$ and are less likely to accept Ps for transfer credit.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 12:24     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
While we at it, which schools are handling the global warming crisis responsibly?
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 12:16     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Anonymous wrote:Virginia Tech has handled it well. Move outs were staggered and kids could remain on campus, if necessary. Online classes seem to be going ok and kids can choose to go pass/fail if they want.


Good point to note how colleges are handling assessment and grading. There'll be a lot of pass/fail grading which is totally fair and understandable. DC's OOS LAC is doing a more tailored thing--the student can decide "if I get less than a B (or A, or C, or whatever--student chooses) in this class, I want it recorded as a pass with no letter grade." If the student achieves the desired designated letter grade, it's recorded as that grade and goes on the transcript. No harm, no foul if it's a pass only, without letter grade. At least this is how I understand it, based on what DC has explained. Sounds like a way to motivate some students while also accounting for the fact some students are going to be stressed etc. and might need the pass-without-letter grade option just to help them in a stressful time.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 11:59     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
My kids stuff is still in their room. Lots of communication, but constant change in direction. What are you going to do?
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 11:46     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Some offered orderly appointment windows, that largely eliminated the need for human interaction and allowed families to plan.

I think these first person accounts are as good a basis as any for judging the variability that has gone on.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 11:42     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Northwestern didn't give us much direction about packing up dorm rooms so my DD is home and all her stuff is still in her dorm room.

But maybe that is the way most of the college move outs went.


Isn't evidence to the contrary being posted here?


Not many residential colleges have had a great move out (including some of the ones described as generally good in their transition to on-line above). They don't want people to congregate--they don't have needed staff to assist--and the state policies are rapidly changing. Many colleges who closed before students returned from spring break gave a last day to get needed things and then just let the rooms stay full of stuff indefinitely until it becomes more obvious when is a safe time to retrieve the rest of belongings.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 10:19     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Anonymous wrote:Northwestern didn't give us much direction about packing up dorm rooms so my DD is home and all her stuff is still in her dorm room.

But maybe that is the way most of the college move outs went.


Isn't evidence to the contrary being posted here?
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 09:39     Subject: Re:Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
William & Mary communicated well and is efficient. Also, they have been hosting a lot of virtual "wellness" sessions for students--yoga, meditation, social hours, special virtual lectures relevant to the times, study sessions, etc.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2020 09:17     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
bump
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2020 23:18     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Virginia Tech has handled it well. Move outs were staggered and kids could remain on campus, if necessary. Online classes seem to be going ok and kids can choose to go pass/fail if they want.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2020 23:11     Subject: Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Northwestern didn't give us much direction about packing up dorm rooms so my DD is home and all her stuff is still in her dorm room.

But maybe that is the way most of the college move outs went.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2020 23:05     Subject: Re:Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Anonymous wrote:Davidson's response has been exemplary w/nearly daily updates from President Quillen. She has shown herself a compassionate and decisive leader during the past several weeks. The faculty, staff, students and alumni have come together to help the Davidson community out at large. Alumni have been donating money, food, frequent flyer miles and storage space and other resources to students in need.
https://www.davidson.edu/alert/covid-19


How's the traffic? Usually a nightmare around Davidson. Urban sprawl seems to have encroached upon (or perhaps engulfed) the once-idyllic college town of Davidson.

Such a pity.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2020 22:32     Subject: Re:Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
Denison University has handled it very well.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2020 22:08     Subject: Re:Which Colleges Have Handled COVID response well versus poorly?
University of Denver has communicated the plan well at every juncture.