I am appealing to the faculty to allow flexibility in light of the increasing COVID-19 cases in the University. The CESC has received various reports regarding students and family members being affected by this Pandemic. Thus, I am endorsing the Student Council’s appeal to the College of Education faculty to:
1) provide access to all class materials for all students;
2) make attendance in synchronous sessions optional, instead of required;
3) move all deadlines at the end of the semester; and
4) explore other ways of engaging with students instead of relying on synchronous lectures.
I would like also to reiterate the email of VC Payongayong dated April 4, 2021 to “continue to practice compassion, respect and mutual care such that students and faculty with special needs in this time of pandemic will be afforded consideration”.
Thank you and keep safe.
