Relation
Factors in Institutional Response to COVID-19
- timing of institutional response: the timing of the response to COVID-19 emerging across the universities examined in the study varied by about two weeks
- faculty preparation: at all six colleges examined in this study, faculty were given some training and support to transition into fully online classes, however, the individual level at which each faculty member was prepared for this transition, of course, differed
- student consultation: three of the six colleges studied sent out surveys on students’ access to technology, familiarity with certain learning platforms, and other important information about online learning
- teaching: the schools all differed in their teaching methods, some using synchronous Zoom lectures while others used prerecorded lectures, or other platforms.
- evaluation and grading of assignments and assessments: grading became more challenging over online courses, and group projects were much harder to implement. most colleges used open-book exams.
- grading policies: there was a marked shift in more colleges allowing pass-fail grading rather than letter grading to help alleviate student and faculty stress. some colleges also allowed extended time and grading for those in emergency situations
- international students: most students returning home, or having trouble returning home were given additional time to complete their courses.
- residences: colleges sent most domestic students home, but tried to save room in the dorms for international students who were having trouble returning home.
- libraries: most in-person activities remained closed
- faculty research: most in-person labs ceased activity, and testing on human subjects was restricted as well
- faculty in previously precarious employment: for the most part, there was no distinction between tenured and non-tenured professors. however, for those that were grad students or adjunct faculty, they were not given as many resources for online transition as faculty were.
- study abroad: all study abroad programs were closed.
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Updated 2021-05-11
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