UNI cancels spring break due to COVID-19

[ClonesTwenty1]

UNI cancels spring break, alters spring start date

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KWWL) — Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Northern Iowa made changes to its spring semester for 2021, including cancelling spring break. In a

kwwl.com

I would assume other colleges may do this as well.

 

[cstrunk]

Seems kind of premature to do this already? But whatever.

 

[ClonesTwenty1]

Seems kind of premature to do this already? But whatever.

I think most are expecting this winter to be down right nasty with COVID, so I don’t think it’s too premature. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Clonefan32]

I know some colleges just planned to go straight through and get out in November, which makes a lot of sense to me. Sending them all elsewhere is a recipe for disaster.

 

[Clonehomer]

Seems kind of premature to do this already? But whatever.

I guess they felt like they needed to do this early because so many setup travel plans early. Plane tickets are tough to recoup costs on. And really, there isn't a huge negative impact on the loss of spring break.

 

[CycloneDaddy]

UNI cancels spring break, alters spring start date

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KWWL) — Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Northern Iowa made changes to its spring semester for 2021, including cancelling spring break. In a

kwwl.com

I would assume other colleges may do this as well.

Ohio St has also nixed Spring Break.

 

[wxman1]

I would be just fine with Kirkwood doing that too...one week closer to graduation for my wife then!

I guess they felt like they needed to do this early because so many setup travel plans early. Plane tickets are tough to recoup costs on. And really, there isn't a huge negative impact on the loss of spring break.

All major US airlines recently got rid of change fees so it is easier now than it used to be.

 

[Urbandale2013]

Seems kind of premature to do this already? But whatever.

I think it’s mostly a logistical issue. People planning ahead for trips. Objectively spring break itself isn’t really that big of a deal either. Your really just moving up the end of the year.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

 

[isufbcurt]

This serves a dual purpose - hopefully cuts down on COVID and STD's

 

[ArgentCy]

Lol, dumb. They have no idea what will be happening in 2021. We do have a meteor coming the day before the election. Let's just get through 2020 first.

 

[Entropy]

Hearing word from U of Iowa faculty this is happening as well.

No word yet from Kirkwood.

 

[3TrueFans]

Makes sense, have to announce early enough that people aren't pissed they already made plans, bought tickets, etc. If you gambled that things would be better next March and they weren't it'd suck a lot to tell people in January or February that spring break was cancelled.

 

[BCClone]

Hearing word from U of Iowa faculty this is happening as well.

No word yet from Kirkwood.

Aren't those one in the same?

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Aren't those one in the same?

U of I has to translate it down to Neanderthal so their fans (Kirkwood students) will understand all the words.

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

ISU, too. Here's a portion of the email Wendy just sent out.:
Dear Iowa State Community,
In order to assist all faculty, staff, and students with planning for the current academic year, we want to provide the timeline for the spring semester and information about an optional online winter term, which will feature a targeted selection of courses.

Spring semester starts Monday, January 25. We received approval from the Board of Regents to change our start date for the spring semester. Spring classes will start January 25, two weeks later than planned. There will be no spring break; classes will be held the week of March 15-19.

Spring semester ends Thursday, May 6. The spring semester, including final exams, will end as originally scheduled on May 6.

Course delivery. Like the fall, spring courses will be offered in four delivery modes: face-to-face, online, hybrid, and arranged. Classrooms and lecture halls will continue to have limited capacity. Our objective is to provide in-person learning, particularly for experiential courses, labs, and studios, while also providing flexibility for students and instructors who are more comfortable with virtual classes.

Online winter term option. We are planning for an optional five-week online winter term, featuring a targeted selection of courses, beginning December 14, and ending January 21. The addition of winter classes will offer students a way to work ahead in meeting their graduation requirements. Additional information about the online winter term, including class schedules, will be made available in the coming weeks.

 

[Entropy]

Aren't those one in the same?

Where's my pay raise!?!?!

 

[Mr Janny]

Makes sense, have to announce early enough that people aren't pissed they already made plans, bought tickets, etc. If you gambled that things would be better next March and they weren't it'd suck a lot to tell people in January or February that spring break was cancelled.

Yeah, this seems pretty straightforward. Starting the semester later than normal and cutting spring break. Don't take any chances with kids leaving town for a week of partying. This is a prudent move all around.

 

[BCClone]

Where's my pay raise!?!?!

Talk to Brian Ferentz. He got the cash, but he can guide you in how to receive subsidized housing to cheapen things up.

 

[ArgentCy]

Less dumb when you are rearranging the whole semester. Compressing the semester makes some sense, But that really sucks for students.