[Academic] Brief update regarding face-to-face teaching

[Paul McKenna]

Dear All,

This email contains a brief update regarding face-to-face teaching.

As you know, the University Executive Team adjusted its plans for the 
transition to blended learning, by rephasing the commencement of the 
transition phase for two weeks. This means that across the University 
there is no face-to-face teaching in weeks 4 and 5 of semester 1, and 
face-to-face teaching will start next week (week 6).

We are in discussions with the Faculty regarding teaching delivery in 
Physics for the reminder of the semester, given that the learning 
outcomes for our courses can be achieved via online methods. The Dean 
will discuss our case with the Executive Team and I expect a decision on 
this in the next day or two.

I have scheduled a Zoom meeting (details below) for 4pm-5pm on Wednesday 
(21st Oct) afternoon, to discuss our approach to delivering teaching for 
the rest of semester 1, including a discussion of the University’s 
process of approvals, assurances, and risk assessment. Please join this 
discussion, particularly if you are teaching this semester. Thanks.

Meeting URL:     https://strath.zoom.us/j/97517250810?from=addon
Meeting ID:     975 1725 0810
Password:    898474

Best wishes,
Paul

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Prof. Paul McKenna
Head of Department
Department of Physics, SUPA,
University of Strathclyde,
Glasgow G4 0NG
U.K.

Tel: 0141-548-3132 (secretary) / 5712 (direct)
Email: paul.mckenna at strath.ac.uk
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