by Kevin Zimmermann
GREEN BAY, WI (WHBL) – Even though UWGB students have been told to return home and stay there for now, plans have been implemented to keep students on track to complete the semester and for graduation to take place on time. Beginning next week, classes at all UW-Green Bay campuses, including Sheboygan, will be taught via alternative delivery methods. Those students who don’t have access to computers and internet will be able to return to campus after spring break. Plans now are to finish the spring semester using alternative class delivery.
Provost an Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Michael Alexander said in a news release that: “Students are encouraged to continue their academic path and stay on course this semester. We can’t stress this enough.” He added, “Even though education will look different, it is continuing, and that’s a good thing.”
The decisions to continue education in alternative modes won’t affect students’ ability to graduate or progress in their academics. Student will get credit for completing coursework, and degrees can be conferred if all academic requirements are met regardless whether or not an on-campus ceremony is held. Decisions on May 2020 commencement ceremonies will be made after the full impact of COVID-19 is known.
