Many faculty members have expressed concern over having no break between terms if we go with an 8-week accelerated model. Completing final grading for one term as you are beginning a new term could be very stressful. Since the typical fall and spring semesters are busier for both instructors and students, a fall, winter, and spring break would seem more reasonable. Plus, most instructors will take off for at least one and possibly two summer terms - thus having a break. So - here's another possible term mockup allowing for fall, winter, and spring breaks. Any comments?
Proposed Calendar for 2010-2011 for Eight Week Terms
Fall 1 – August 23-October 16, 2010
Fall break – October 17-24, 2010
Fall 2 – October 25-December 18, 2010
Winter Break – December 19-January 2, 2011
Spring 1 – January 3-February 26, 2011
Spring break – February 27- March 6, 2011
Spring 2 – March 7 – April 30, 2011
Summer 1 – May 2 – June 25, 2011
Summer 2 - June 27 – August 20, 2011
Faculty take 1-2 summer terms off from teaching to assure breaks.
3 comments:
This model resolves several of the concerns with other 8-week models, including lack of week between terms and starting too early in August to benefit ed students.
This model does resolve some of the concerns expressed.
Does the 8-week model assume that all courses will be blended? It seems like it does.
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