COVID-19 Communications and Planning Resources
Academic Affairs Division-Wide Communications
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May 13, 2021
AY 21-22 Class Attendance (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #27)
- A return to standard policies for class attendance
- Process for student accommodations
- May 13, 2021 message to students
April 19, 2021
Fall 2021 Instruction (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #26)
April 13, 2021
"Ready for Fall" flyer for current students
"Ready for Fall" flyer for prospective students
March 18, 2021
International Travel Process (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #25)
- Employee International Travel Agreement - NOTE: A separate form is no longer required for employee travel; the agreement is now included as part of the online travel registry.
February 8, 2021
Fall and Winter 2020 Student Outcomes, Spring Semester Enrollment, Fall 2021 Planning (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #24)
January 29, 2021
Faculty Annual Evaluation Guidance for CY2020
January 27, 2021
January 22, 2021
Faculty Considerations for the Spring Semester (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #23)
January 20, 2021
College Role in Approving Safety Protocols for Overnight Field Trips (Updated February 8, 2021)
Designated Seating, Contact Tracing in Classrooms, and Faculty Notifications
January 15, 2021
Auxiliary Exam Space Reservation System
January 11, 2021
Spring 2021 Academics and Instruction Update (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #22)
December 21, 2020
International Travel for Students and Employees
December 20, 2020
Supporting Spring Public Health Operations (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #21)
December 16, 2020
Supporting and Engaging Students in the Spring Semester (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #20)
October 30, 2020
Academic Integrity in Final Exams and Online Assessments
October 1, 2020
Changes to Academic Calendar - Faculty Responsibilities
- Guidelines for faculty responsibilities during the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters, including the non-instructional period between November 30 and January 22.
September 3, 2020
Physical Distancing in Classrooms (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #19)
FAQ: Quarantine, Isolation, and Contact Tracing (updated October 8, 2020)
August 31, 2020
Process for Changing Course Delivery (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #18)
- Process for changing course delivery modes
- Program-level considerations
August 24. 2020
Notice of Student Absence from Class Per University Public Health Guidelines
August 19, 2020
FERPA Implications for Virtual Learning and Classroom Video Recordings During COVID-19
Classroom Video Capture Student Consent (DOC, 48KB)
August 18, 2020
A primer on Iowa State's Fall 2020 academic experience
- Course delivery mode distribution
- Background on efforts to offer students flexibility with in-person, hybrid, and online classes
August 13, 2020
University Counsel Guidance on First Amendment Issues
- Guidance on face coverings, student expression, and political discussions in the classroom
August 12, 2020
Fall Semester Updates (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #17)
- Changes to Iowa State's face covering policy
- Revised syllabus language
- Guidance regarding changes to course delivery modes
- Classroom technology
August 5, 2020
- Communicating with students before classes begin
- Sharing expectations for the first face-to-face class session
- Suggestions for the first day of class
- Reviewing key classroom protocols: face coverings, physical distancing, designated seating, exiting the classroom, signage
Recommendations on Supporting Ill or Quarantined Students and Assigning Incomplete Grades
Designated Seating and Contact Tracing Process
- Designated seating for lecture-based courses
- Designated seating for laboratory and studio courses
- Attendance Records
- What happens when a class participant tests positive
August 3, 2020
Creating Designated Seating Charts [Spring 2021 process]
- Resources for developing and submitting seating charts
Experiential Course Participation Agreement
- Instructor template for experiential learning activities, including when mitigation strategies such as physical distancing, face coverings, or disinfecting procedures cannot be met
July 29, 2020
Description of Course Delivery Modes (PDF) (updated August 13, 2020)
- Characteristics of face-to-face, online, and hybrid instruction for the fall semester
July 22, 2020
Hiring and Recruitment in Academic Affairs (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #16)
- Recruiting guidance related to filling positions, conducting interviews
- Best practices for virtual searches
Face Coverings, Syllabus Language, and Class Attendance (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #15)
[Note on August 12: Syllabus template language described in this memo was subsequently revised to align with the university’s updated face covering policy. Please see Communication #17, for the most up-to-date version.]
- Community expectations for face coverings
- Syllabus language related to health and safety
- Flexibility in class attendance policies
July 16, 2020
Academics and Instruction Update: Fall 2020 General Updates (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #14)
- Course delivery modalities and course scheduling
- General guidance on instruction
Fall 2020 In-Person and Online Exam Updates
- Final exams, night exams
- Changes to ISU Testing Center and auxiliary exam spaces
- Exam options for students in self-isolation or quarantine
July 13, 2020
- Safety protocols to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff
- Recommendations on canceling events when guidelines cannot be met
July 10, 2020
Academics and Instruction Update: Guidance for Online Courses Fall 2020 (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #13) (updated January 20, 2021)
- Guidance about faculty-student interaction
- Best practices for online course instruction
Fall 2020 Academic Support Services Guidance
- Guidance regarding academic advising and career services
- Learning communities
- Academic Success Center services (tutoring, supplemental instruction, coaching)
July 1, 2020
College Role in Approving Safety Protocols for Lab Courses
- Preserve experiential learning activities critical for accreditation, licensure, or skill acquisition while maximizing health and safety
- Providing authority of instructors to enforce safety protocols
- Training for teaching assistants and support staff
June 17, 2020
Planning for Fall 2020 Instruction - June 17, 2020 (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #12)
- Changes to academic calendar and class times
- Faculty appointments
- Returning to the classroom and course delivery
- Additional changes and recommendations for staffing, on-campus safety, and graduate students
June 2, 2020
Academic Affairs Updates - June 2, 2020 (SVPP COVID-19 Communication #11)
- Faculty survey feedback
- Returning to campus for high-risk employees
- Fall planning
Archive of Spring 2020 COVID-19 communications
