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Academic leaders outline options for autumn courses, classroom spaces

New semester will feature variety of instruction formats, room for physical distancing

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Information for instructors: Pass/No Pass (PA/NP)

The deadline for students to request Pass/No Pass grading is April 17.

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Student deadline to complete Spring 2020 incomplete courses

Under revised policies due to the coronavirus pandemic in Spring 2020, students who took an Incomplete in a Spring 2020 course have 10 weeks to complete their course work. This 10-week period concludes on July 22, 2020.

Grading policy changes for Spring 2020

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Hall of Fame Award

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), ODI will honor members of the Ohio State community who have contributed through exemplary and sustained leadership the ideals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement. Nominees for the Award should demonstrate outstanding achievements and contributions in the community and/or the private, non-profit, and public sector. Nominations are due Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

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    March 26, 2020 — From the Provost

    Grading policy changes for Spring 2020

    After careful consideration by the University Senate and our colleges, most Ohio State students will have the option to obtain a pass/no pass grade for courses they are taking in Spring 2020.

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    March 24, 2020 — Awards

    2020 University Outreach and Engagement Awards

    Ohio State's University Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. This year 11 awards were given in four categories: Community Engaged Scholar, Community Engaged Program, Community Partner and Community Engaged Champion. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients!

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    March 20, 2020 — From the Provost

    Flexibility for students

    We know that students also will be adjusting to new ways of learning, and the university is committed to supporting you through this journey. We do not want you to face negative consequences because of extraordinary circumstances, so we are bringing forward two proposals to provide undergraduate and graduate students with more flexibility for spring semester. One involves more flexibility to take courses pass/no pass. The second would extend the time period that students can finish course work after obtaining an incomplete (I) grade.

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    March 19, 2020 — Faculty and Staff

    Teaching Support Program compensation deadline extended to May 15

    In light of the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the university is moving the final deadline to be compensated for completing portions of the Teaching Support Program (TSP) to May 15.

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    March 19, 2020 — Faculty and Staff

    Tenure-track faculty: Extension of tenure clock due to COVID-19

    The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created circumstances that prevent or interrupt faculty progress toward professional and scholarly achievement. As a result, Ohio State is offering automatic approval for a one-year extension of the probationary period to all applicable tenure-track faculty.

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