Fall classes: will they be remote or in person?
Many classes will be held remotely, while others will be in person. The number of in-person courses is dependent on how we are able to best use our campus classrooms and learning spaces in accordance with physical distancing guidelines set forth by the state, while prioritizing those courses where curriculum dictates in-person learning. Of our total course offerings, at most we expect 40% of courses will be in person and at least 60% will be remote. The percentage of in-person vs. remote courses in each individual's schedule will vary greatly depending on major, class rank and program.
Due to this decrease in classroom capacity, remote learning will likely be a noticeable component of your schedule, even for those living on the Kent Campus. The number of in-person classes versus remote classes that you will experience will vary depending on your major, class selection, class standing and campus. However, regardless of the method of instruction, your classes will be relevant, challenging and engaging. We are upgrading our technology to support our faculty as they engage with students in real and virtual classroom experiences. New technology in each classroom will allow students who are immunocompromised or have underlying health conditions to participate remotely in face-to-face classes. In addition, many faculty members who will be teaching remotely are participating in summer workshops through our Center for Teaching and Learning so they can prepare the highest-quality remote learning experiences for you.
Students, you should have received an email to your kent.edu account on June 30 with your final course schedule.
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What on-campus experience can I expect with many of my classes being remote?
You will still have the opportunity to engage in a meaningful on-campus experience. You will benefit from the access to quiet study spaces, reliable high-speed internet, library resources including curbside pickup and opportunities for student employment.
What will the in-person classes look like for fall?
Classrooms have been rearranged to allow 6 feet in all directions between you and your classmates. For example, a classroom that typically has room for 180 students will have no more than 30 students for a fall course. In order to accommodate as many in-person classes as safely as possible, some of your courses may have you and your classmates in more than one room, with the instructor and graduate assistant rotating between the rooms. Other courses may be a combination of in-person and remote, with half of the class in the classroom on one day and the other half in the classroom on another day. With any of the scenarios mentioned, you can expect to receive a communication from your instructor before the start of the semester explaining how the course will be conducted.
For up-to-date information on facial covering requirements, please see Facial Covering and Social Distancing Guidelines.
Kent State has developed a set of principles, the Flashes Safe Eight, to ensure a healthy and protective environment for all students, faculty and staff on campus.
What happens to my courses after Thanksgiving?
The last day for in-classroom instruction is Sunday, Nov. 22. Thanksgiving break is Monday through Sunday, Nov. 23-29. Classes will then start again and be held via remote instruction. This switch to remote for all courses will reduce the amount of travel to and from campuses, which reduces the potential spread of the virus.