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COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan – Update on Summer Instructional Activity
Liesl Folks, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
May 1, 2020
As promised, I have an update on our COVID-19 Campus Mitigation plan. As you likely heard earlier this week, Governor Ducey has extended Arizona’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Executive Order through May 15, 2020. Though the spread of COVID-19 cases in Arizona has been stable in recent weeks, it has yet to significantly slow down.
Accordingly, we need to limit Summer 2020 in-person instructional activity to online/remote means, even after July 1, 2020.
As conditions improve, and when the Governor permits it, we will expand research activity as a first priority, and we will begin to introduce in-person employee activities to campus through the summer months. Research activities will be governed by guidance from RII that will go to the owners of every Continuity of Operations Plan regarding how to re-start specific research activities. Otherwise, in person activities will be scaled to a size appropriate with regulations, as they change over time. These initial activities will assist us in readying the campus for in-person activities in the fall semester.
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Wellbeing Wednesdays - Join Us!Looking for ways to create a calmer, more balanced, and purposeful life? Join Ryan Daily, CALS Life Management Counselor, for our weekly Wellbeing Wednesday series - informal wellness meetups where CALS students can connect, learn, and come away with actionable self-care steps.
Wellbeing Wednesdays: Student group wellness meetups Wednesdays, 11 am - Noon (AZ time)
- May 6: Creating a Balanced Life
Learn important steps you can take to find better work & life balance. We will explore having healthy life boundaries, how to set limits with others and how to avoid feeling burned out.
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Tell Us How We're Doing!Career & Academic Services needs your feedback on how we're doing. Please take this five-part, anonymous survey to share your experiences about advising, the Career Center, events, and more. This survey will help us to provide better services for YOU! We value your experiences and time. The survey should take you no longer than 10 minutes and can be done from any device.
Please complete by Wednesday, May 6th. Thank you!
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Spring 2020
May 6: Last day to request a complete withdraw from all classes in the term
May 6: Last day to change to a Pass/Fail grade. Read the Pass/Fail FAQ below for more information.
May 6: Last day for students to submit a Late Change Petition to their college
May 6: Last day of class--no registration changes can be made after the last day of class and last day to file a Complete Withdraw
May 7: Reading day, no classes
May 8: Final exams begin
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Pass/Fail FAQ
- Can all classes be changed to Pass/Fail? Any class that is offered as Regular Grading can, for Spring 2020 only, be taken as Optional Pass/Fail. Classes offered as S, P, F grading will continue as S, P, F.
- Does the Pass/Fail exceptional grading basis apply to graduate students? Yes. This policy is for all classes taken as regular grading, for all students, in all academic career levels, for all program requirements.
Graduate students can opt to earn a Pass/Fail grade instead of an A, B, C grade in letter-graded graduate courses. For a student who chooses this option and earns a Pass (equivalent to A, B, or C) those units will count toward degree completion, but will not affect GPA. A course that was initially letter-graded (A, B, C) but converted to Pass for Spring 2020 will count toward required letter-graded units. - The policy indicates there is a limit of 2 Pass/Fail classes a term – does that apply? No. For the Spring 2020 term only, the limit of 2 pass/fail classes has been waived.
- What is the deadline to make this change? The deadline to file this change is the last day of classes, May 6, 2020. If the class is in a session that ends prior to the regular term, the deadline is the last day of that session. If the class is in a session that ends after the end of the regular term, the deadline is the last day of that class; please contact reghelp@arizona.edu if making a change after May 6th.
- How can this change be made? Students are able to update this grading basis through UAccess student. Please review the help guide to make a change or a video walking through the steps.
- Can a student change their mind? Yes, a student can change the grading basis up until the deadline.
- Will the Pass/Fail grade calculate in the GPA? No. The Pass or Fail grade will not impact GPA.
- Will a course taken as Pass/Fail earn credit? Yes, if the grade is Pass it will earn academic credit; the Fail grade will not earn the credit.
- Can this Pass/Fail grade count towards program requirements? Yes, for the Spring 2020 term; an earned Pass grade will satisfy program requirements the same as if the course was passed as regular grading. The applicability of the course towards requirements does not change (ie – the class would have to count for that requirement as regular graded).
- Will this Pass/Fail grade work for prerequisite requirements? Yes, for the Spring 2020 term only, an earned Pass grade will satisfy the prerequisite requirement for future classes.
- Do these Pass/Fail classes count toward the 12 unit maximum allowed as an undergraduate student? No. Classes taken as Pass/Fail in the Spring 2020 term will not count toward the 12 unit maximum.
- What if a student already signed up for optional Pass/Fail for a Spring 2020 class – will these rules apply? Yes, all students who have previously opted for optional Pass/Fail will be awarded these same benefits for the Spring 2020 class.
- What if a student is taking a class now for GRO to replace a previously earned grade? The GRO attempt toward the limit will be removed, and the previous grade will remain calculated in the student’s GPA but if the Spring 2020 class is Passed the credit will be earned.
- Will this option be available for Arizona Online students? Yes, this option is available to all students for the Spring 2020 academic term.
- How will Pass/Fail grades impact merit scholarships? Pass/Fail grades do not calculate in GPA, but an earned Pass grade still counts toward the required number of units for scholarship renewal. Eligibility for continuing students will be evaluated as normal, based on cumulative University of Arizona grade point average and cumulative units completed by the end of the academic year. Please click here to review terms and conditions for your specific scholarship(s).
- How will Grad Schools or other people looking at a transcript evaluate this Pass/Fail? The University will add a transcript note to classes taken in Spring 2020 Pass/Fail about the extraordinary nature of this grading basis. Many institutions, including our AAU peers, are adjusting their grading policies for this term and providing similar notes.
The Graduate College at the University of Arizona will calculate the GPA for students seeking graduate admission using only letter-graded courses. That is, P/F grades will not calculate into the GPA. However, for the Spring 2020 term, the credit units accrued for courses in which a student earned a Pass “P” will be included. This allows us to count the “P” grades toward the units required to calculate admission without affecting the GPA. We will not count ‘F’ grades toward the required units. - What percentage in a class is considered a pass” versus a “fail”? Instructors will continue to have discretion on how grades are assigned as outlined in their syllabus or otherwise communicated to students. The scale should be consistent with the Pass/Fail grading policy. For graduate courses, a C or higher is considered a Pass.
- Can a class that has ended (ie-7W1 section) be changed to Pass/Fail? No. Courses that have already been graded will not be available to change to Pass/Fail.
- Will a Pass grade in English 102, English 108, or English 109H satisfy the Mid-Career Writing Assessment? No. Students who do not earn an A or B in one of these courses will still have the course satisfy the gen-ed English requirement but will need to contact their advisor for their major on how the department expects majors to satisfy the MCWA.
Read all P/F FAQs including details on how P/F applies to graduate school, James E. Rogers College of Law, Dean's List, Academic Distinction, and more.
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Get the CALS Career Center “What’s Next?” Webinar Recording
Leverage this time and make the most of "What's Next" for your career preparation. Listen to the meeting recording here.
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LinkedIn & Instagram: Connect Today!
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Virtual Drop-in Hours, Week of 5/4/2020
If you have any questions about Handshake or any career related activities, please reach out to the CALS Career Center during drop-in hours this week.
- Monday, 5/4: 10 am-6 pm
- Tuesday, 5/5: 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday, 5/6: 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday, 5/7: 10 am-6 pm
Valeria Martinez, Coordinator, Career Development
- Monday, 5/4: 3-5 pm
- Tuesday, 5/5: 3-5 pm
- Wednesday, 5/6: 3-5 pm
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What Now? Strategies for Agility in Job and Internship Search (panel)
UArizona Student Engagement & Career Development (SECD)
Many college graduates are seeing their employment prospects change due to COVID-19, including rescinded job offers or canceled interviews. The landscape of opportunity has changed rapidly. If you’re looking for a way to stay on track to your goals post-graduation in these times, this is the one webinar you should attend.
After this webinar, you will have:
- Specific coping strategies to help you get through this uncertain time;
- Tactics that work to find new opportunities and ramp up your online job search even in a recession;
- Clear actions or next steps to take;
- Renewed connection to University of Arizona resources and community of support
Panelist include:
- Stephanie Springer, SECD Internship Council Fellow and Director of Internships for Public & Applied Humanities
- Abra McAndrew, Assistant Vice President, Access Engagement and Opportunity
- Greg Mena, Sr. Talent Acquisition Business Partner, ADP
- Mia Zamora, Mental Health Counselor, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Brenda Sánchez, Class of 2018, and the Border-Binational Program Coordinator with the Southeast Arizona Area Health Education Center.
If you are a graduating senior or otherwise find yourself looking for new direction after experiencing a change in prospects – whether internships, full-time jobs or research opportunities, don’t miss this webinar.
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Save the Date: Arizona's Virtual Career Mixer
Arizona’s Career Mixer is ideal for new graduates and anyone looking for what’s next, right here in Arizona. You’ll be able to connect with employers with full-time and internship opportunities they need to fill, right now. This will be a virtual career fair.
Arizona's Virtual Career Mixer
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Graduating in May or August? Complete the UA Graduating Senior Survey!
UArizona Student Engagement & Career Development (SECD)
As a May or August graduating student, you should have received an email requesting your participation in the Graduating Senior Survey. The survey asks questions about your educational experiences at the University of Arizona and your post-graduation plans. We would appreciate your active participation in this survey!
Continued Career Support
There are several ways that Student Engagement & Career Development (SECD) is continuing to offer support to help you in reaching your post-graduation goals. As a reminder, the resources and services provided through SECD are available to all students up through one year after graduation. Below are a few ways to connect with their team:
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the SECD team through our website. Bear down and be well.
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Academic Advising: Zoom Drop-in Hours & Appointments
The CALS community is prepared to serve our students in online capacities. We are here to support you and will do our best to answer questions or address concerns as the COVID-19 situation progresses. Please continue to check your advisor’s calendar for their appointment availability, if needed, and make sure you check your UA email. Zoom is the preferred tool for conducting remote advising appointments and meetings with your instructors or classmates.
General Advisors, Career & Academic Services
General CALS academic advising will continue to be available via Zoom for appointments and drop-ins. Schedule an appointment or view availability through Trellis. Questions can directed to advising@cals.arizona.edu or by phone during business hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at 520-621-3616.
- Amanda Armendariz, Senior Academic Advisor
- Juliana Lincoln, Academic Advisor
- Serena Valle, Academic Advisor
- Nancy Rodriguez-Lorta, Senior Director, Academic Advising
CALS advisors are here to support you. Continue checking your UA email regularly for updates. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Zoom Drop-in Hours, Week of 5/4/2020: CALS General College Advisors (all times are Arizona time)
- Monday, 5/4: 9 am-2:30 pm
- Tuesday, 5/5: 9 am-12:30 pm & 2-4 pm
- Wednesday, 5/6: 9 am-Noon & 1:30-4 pm
- Thursday, 5/7: 9 am-Noon & 1-4 pm
- Friday, 5/8: No drop-in hours
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Coming Soon: A+ Advisor Awards
Congratulations on completing the academic term! The A+ Advisor Award nomination will soon be arriving to your UA email inbox. Vote for the A+ Advisor Award for the 2019-2020 academic year. It's your opportunity to recognize your CALS Academic Advisor!
Your CALS Academic Advisors have you covered in navigating the exciting, and sometimes confusing, world of higher education.
- Advisors help you plan your academic and personal goals
- Advisors help you stay on track
- Advisors help answer questions as you navigate college life
- ….plus so much more! Help recognize their contributions.
Check your email soon. Voting closes on May 20!
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Summer 2020 Course Highlights
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| Agricultural & Resource Economics
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Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation - AED 150A1 Learn to Teach to Learn T1indv
- ALC 309 Leadership Principles & Practices T1indv
- AED 210 Resiliency & Human Potential T2 indv
- AED 195B Professional Resiliency Colloquium
- ALC 422/522 Communicating Knowledge in Ag & Life Sciences
- CTE 400/500 Principles & Philosophy of CTE
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School of Natural Resources & the Environment
Want to lessen your credit load during the school year or graduate sooner? SNRE has several courses available over the summer semester, many of which are offered completely online. This is a great opportunity to knock out required credits or take a class you don’t otherwise have time for.
Summer 1 (5 week) - RNR 150C1 Sustainable Earth: Natural Resources and the Environment - 3 units, ONLINE
Life support systems on Earth are challenged by a growing global population. We will explore through lectures and discussion, the strategies humans might develop to become effective stewards of our natural resources and achieve a sustainable Earth. - RNR 160D1 Wildlife, Conservation and American Culture - 3 units, ONLINE
Wildlife, Conservation, and American Culture explores the significance of wild animals in society as reflected in governmental agencies and laws, how people spend their time and money, and in the social controversies that stem from efforts to conserve animal populations in the face of human development. - RNR 200 Conservation of Natural Environments - 3 units, ONLINE
An exciting introduction to the history of conservation in the US and the evolving concepts of conservation and sustainability. The course also examines the critical roles of various scientific disciplines in conservation biology and natural resource management, the concepts of wilderness, and the impact of the industrial and recreational use of these resources. - RNR 230R Field Botany - 2 units, ONLINE
In this course we address fundamental knowledge that supports the study and appreciation of plants in their natural environments. Emphasis is placed on species found in the southwestern United States. - RNR 400 - 3 units, ONLINE
An overview of the impacts and management strategies and tactics for noxious, invasive plants in (or near) Arizona. - WFSC 430 Conservation Genetics - 3 units, ONLINE
Basic methods and theories of genetic/genomic analyses together with the application of these analyses to promote conservation, proper management, and long term survival of free-ranging species, including the exploration of current conservation genetic/genomic literature
Summer 1 (7 week)- RNR 417 Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resources and the Social Sciences - 3 units, ONLINE
Introduction to the application of GIS and related technologies for both the natural and social sciences. Conceptual issues in GIS database design and development, analysis, and display.
Summer 2 (5 week)- WFSC 385 Zoo and Aquarium Conservation - 3 units, ONLINE
Contemporary conservation often involves ex situ (outside of natural environments) efforts in zoo and aquarium facilities to provide opportunities for species to persist until challenges in the wild are remedied. This course will focus on current topics in zoo and aquarium conservation and management. - WFSC 447 Wildlife Conservation Behavior - 3 units, ONLINE
Conservation behavior is the application of knowledge of animal behavior to solve wildlife conservation problems. This course reviews basic principles of animal behavior in the context of applied problems in conservation and management of wildlife populations.
Summer 2 (7 week)- RNR 310 Agave, Cacti and other Succulents of Southern AZ - 3 units, IN PERSON
A survey of the Agave, Cacti, and other succulents of southern Arizona both native and common landscaping plants. The course will include the natural history, identification, and physiology as well as the practices for propagation and common uses.
- RNR 322 Field methods in Natural Resources - 2 units, IN PERSON
This course provides experience with a wide array of field sampling and study design methods for natural resource management and policy-making. Over two days in the classroom and eight days in the field, students will gain experience with field and lab techniques in wildlife and fisheries, vegetation sampling, soil and carbon dynamics, range management, hydrology, and GIS.
- WFSC 444 Wildlife Ecology, Conservation, and Management - 4 units, ONLINE
WFSC 444 is a senior level course that introduces students to the ways in which society influences the distribution and abundance of animals and communities viewed as ecologically, economically or intrinsically valuable and presents the mathematical and analytical tools available to wildlife professionals whose purpose is to understand population dynamics and manipulate the human-wildlife interface towards specific goals.
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Fall 2020 Course Highlights
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| School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences
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Biosystems Engineering
BE 483/583: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is here to stay!- It’s in the air, it’s everywhere from farms to roofs and enclosed in buildings with greater control than ever before, but isolated from the challenges of nature. Controlled Environment Systems 483/583 presented by Prof Gene Giacomelli will be offered for 3 credits undergraduate 483 and graduate 583 for Fall semester Tu 1 – 2:50 and Th 1 – 1:50 at the CEA Classroom in the CEA Building [Campbell at Roger Rd]. Learn about the engineering and the science of plant production in CEA.
- See the industry for potential job opportunities at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nDt8z9sFZEgL7nhE5pIvc2FLl4oQA6Y3/view
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| UA 100% Engagement Course Highlights
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