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IU Provost Lauren Robel and the university just sent emails outlining more rules and regulations for the future school year. https://www.idsnews.com/article/2020/05/iu-provost-sends-email-outlining-new-rules-for-fall-2020-semester
Classes will be different, but it's not exactly clear how yet.
"We must conduct most in-person classes with 50 or fewer students so that we can fit as much of our curriculum as possible into socially-distanced classrooms," Robel said.
"We must conduct most in-person classes with 50 or fewer students so that we can fit as much of our curriculum as possible into socially-distanced classrooms," Robel said.
Some courses will likely have online lectures with smaller in-person discussion groups or labs. Some may include groups of students attending class on different days.
There is also a new optional winter session with online classes that are included in students' flat tuition rate. Students can also just take that time to have a long break between semesters.
Passing periods have increased, and most classes will happen between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Passing periods have increased, and most classes will happen between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Robel also said students will have the option to take classes online and work toward their degrees remotely.
"There will be lots to choose from at Indiana University Bloomington right now."
"There will be lots to choose from at Indiana University Bloomington right now."
On-campus COVID-19 testing and monitoring will be provided for all students displaying symptoms. The release did not mention anything about potential costs of this testing and monitoring system.
Everyone must wear a cloth face mask on campus starting June 1. This includes in-office and outdoor spaces where physical distancing is difficult.
The university will provide all students, staff and faculty with two free masks.
The university will provide all students, staff and faculty with two free masks.
These emails answered several questions about what IU will look like in the fall, but it also leaves many questions.
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