{"id":1981,"date":"2020-09-28T10:42:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T17:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/?p=1981"},"modified":"2020-09-28T10:43:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T17:43:02","slug":"recast-fall-2020-in-person-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/2020\/09\/recast-fall-2020-in-person-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"RECAST | Fall 2020: In-Person Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a><strong>From:<\/strong><\/a> Academic Deans &lt;deans@evergreen.edu&gt; <br> <strong>Sent:<\/strong> Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:46 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall\nquarter is just around the corner! Although the vast majority of our students\nand faculty will be learning and teaching remotely, there will be some\nin-person learning this fall, as part of a continuing pilot of hybrid\nofferings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evergreen\noffered seven hybrid offerings in summer 2020, including \u201cPractice of Organic\nFarming,\u201d \u201cTransformation of the Thunderbird\u201d and \u201cGeneral Biology.\u201d These\nofferings allowed about 100 students to experience some in-person instruction.\nWe also had several students and faculty working on research projects in\nperson. I want to thank the students, staff, and faculty who made this learning\npossible. Thanks to their diligent work, and that of the COVID-19 Health and\nSafety teams, there were no cases of COVID-19 in our offerings.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\nwill continue to offer a limited number of hybrid classes this fall with some\nin-person learning. This will allow about 200 students to have in-person\ninstruction at some point in the quarter. There may also be ILCs and internships\nwith in-person components. We will continue to be diligent about following our\nsafety plans and ensuring compliance, so we can keep our community safe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many\nof you will have questions about in-person learning this fall. Below you will\nfind information about:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Coming to campus\u00a0<\/li><li>Hybrid offerings with in-person components\u00a0<\/li><li>ILCs, Internships, and Research with in-person components\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\nencourage all faculty to review <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evergreen.edu%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2020-7-31%2520Safety%2520MOU%2520%2528TA%2529%25204811-4475-3606%2520v.1.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7Chomchicr%40evergreen.edu%7C2a7786e0915b434dfee208d860d33c18%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637365813316207460&amp;sdata=5RZSfBe5BamMBGfYI8OKyw6yZ5sBu4NntwnyPtMAH7I%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the recent\nMOU<\/a> with the United Faculty of Evergreen which helps to\noutline many of the requirements for faculty this fall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions\nabout in-person learning can be directed to <a href=\"mailto:deans@evergreen.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deans@evergreen.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely\n&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nAcademic Deans&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coming\nto Campus<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty\nand staff coming to campus \u2013 even to pick up a book, or print something off in\nthe office \u2013 should <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanvas.evergreen.edu%2Fcourses%2F3595&amp;data=02%7C01%7Chomchicr%40evergreen.edu%7C2a7786e0915b434dfee208d860d33c18%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637365813316207460&amp;sdata=Tcr7UinJhfRtfXk9MT2gUkXmNoY887S4JEBzqHvrB7A%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complete the\nCOVID-19 Safety Training in Canvas<\/a>, follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.evergreen.edu%2Fcovid19%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F575%2F2020%2F06%2FSoloWorker-HybridWorkplaceSafetyPlan-052720-PDF.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7Chomchicr%40evergreen.edu%7C2a7786e0915b434dfee208d860d33c18%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637365813316217458&amp;sdata=qQTFY1QtzuH0NvtSpE4XCgMxEihDAjiJyngOfCWD5W8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solo worker\nplan<\/a>, and fill out the college\u2019s health verification form\non <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.evergreen.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Chomchicr%40evergreen.edu%7C2a7786e0915b434dfee208d860d33c18%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637365813316217458&amp;sdata=3oE5L17TAzoFK0FbGew99pW8B0N0XqO2i6a7F2Za0Ps%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my.evergreen.edu.<\/a> Masks, social distancing,\nand handwashing are also key components of the solo worker plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Groups\nof employees wanting to meet may do so following the <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.evergreen.edu%2Fcovid19%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F575%2F2020%2F09%2FGroup-Meeting-Safety-Plan.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7Chomchicr%40evergreen.edu%7C2a7786e0915b434dfee208d860d33c18%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637365813316227454&amp;sdata=Wsr2hggL0pHz7Io3ZdG8eEtNX%2BRK%2BJ8O96TYfid%2BzXg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">group meeting\nguidance and safety plan.<\/a> Among other requirements, the plan requires you to\nnotify your supervisor or dean, obtain PPE, and complete the safety\ntraining.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students\ncoming to campus will need to complete a health verification, wear a mask, and\nabide by the&nbsp; campus safety plan. Student employees, and students in\nprograms with in-person learning, will be prioritized for the COVID-19 Canvas\nsafety training. Like employees, students traveling from out of state will need\nto abide by the 14-day quarantine before visiting campus or learning in person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hybrid\nOfferings Pilot Project<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nannounced by the Provost in August, Evergreen is adopting a remote footing this\nfall. As part of our ongoing pilot, six offerings have been selected to provide\nsome in-person learning this fall. They are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\u201cForests\u201d\u00a0<\/li><li>\u201cGeneral Biology: Cells, Populations, and Ecosystems\u201d\u00a0<\/li><li>\u201cPractice of Organic Farming\u201d\u00a0<\/li><li>\u201cPrinciples and Applications of Ecological Forestry\u201d\u00a0<\/li><li>\u201cExploring Other Worlds: Astrobiology and Instrumentation\u201d\u00a0<\/li><li>\u201cShaped by the Sea, Shaped by the Hand\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each\nhybrid offering will be assigned a COVID-19 supervisor, who will conduct\ntraining and verify compliance with the instructional safety plan. We will work\nwith faculty teams individually to support their offerings. Those who need more\ndetail about the offerings to do their work can write to <a href=\"mailto:deans@evergreen.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deans@evergreen.edu<\/a> to learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-person\nlearning will begin in week 2 of fall quarter and continue through week 8. Week\n1 will be reserved for safety training. Weeks 9 and 10, occurring after\nThanksgiving, will not be available for in-person learning due to travel\nquarantines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may\nnot offer in-person components of your program or course unless you have prior\napproval to do so. Our capacity to provide in-person learning is presently\nlimited by compliance monitoring, PPE, cleaning capacity, staff availability,\nand Evergreen\u2019s ability to respond to potential outbreaks on campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later\nin fall quarter, the Academic Deans will be taking requests for hybrid learning\nin winter and spring 2021.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ILCs,\nInternships, and Research<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We may\napprove a very limited number of ILCs and internships with in-person\ncomponents. You can continue to work through <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.evergreen.edu%2Findividualstudy&amp;data=02%7C01%7Chomchicr%40evergreen.edu%7C2a7786e0915b434dfee208d860d33c18%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C637365813316227454&amp;sdata=iAt%2B96vZxtU%2B5swuK4ZTuerm1DmW1ypCaBduab7%2FVFI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the ILC\/INT\nsystem<\/a> to make requests. We will assume that all individual\nlearning will be done remotely, unless noted otherwise.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any\nrequests for in-person learning should be clearly indicated in the ILC or\ninternship proposal. Faculty should also make the deans aware of this request\nby writing to <a href=\"mailto:deans@evergreen.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deans@evergreen.edu<\/a>. For ILCs, students should\ncontinue to use the system to make requests for physical space and equipment.\nArea managers and staff will adjudicate those requests based on availability of\nstaff, spaces, and equipment, as well as safety plans and COVID supervision.\nThere are specific requirements for internships: please contact <a href=\"mailto:deans@evergreen.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deans@evergreen.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate\nand graduate research offerings may also apply for in-person learning. Please contact\n<a href=\"mailto:deans@evergreen.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deans@evergreen.edu<\/a> for more\ninformation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From: Academic Deans &lt;deans@evergreen.edu&gt; Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:46 PM Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fall quarter is&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2778,"featured_media":1715,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1981"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2778"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1981"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1981\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1982,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1981\/revisions\/1982"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ltc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}