Provost Coffee Hours - You're Invited

Next week I'll be hosting two coffee hour sessions with faculty and Academic Affairs staff. These sessions will be focused on considering how lecture capture technology and new teaching modalities (specifically hybrid and virtual) might play a role in Fall 2021 and beyond. The Academic Continuity Team has created a draft list of Assumptions and Principles which you can review. Please see your email for more details on how to attend. I look forward to the discussions and hearing from you.

1. review assumptions/princples
2. questions that need to be asked
3. other areas that need to be addressed as we move into the fall

If you are not able to attend next week's coffee hour, you are invited to share your thoughts using this anonymous Qualtrics link. 

Vaccine Clinic

Today was the first of two vaccine clinic days. I am so thankful that we were Northwestern was able to offer a vaccine clinic to our employees and students . From what which, as I understand, this is a somewhat rare event unique opportunity for schools of our size. We had X employees and X students sign up to take advantage of getting the vaccine.over 380 community members register to receive the vaccine. A big thanks goes to Anna Mukaria, Director of COVID Operations, for facilitating this event. 

Fall 2021 Flexible Work Arrangements

COVID-related would be processed through HR for an adjustment. Semester by semester will be reviewed

Spring Advising - Thank You

Advisors, I want to thank you for the ongoing work you do supporting your ongoing engagement and support with our students, especially with Advising Day this week. The effective work you do advising students is critical to their success and in helping them achieve prepare for registration but, more importantly, in achieving their academic goals.