COVID-19 — Planning for 2021/22 Winter Session, Term 2
This message was sent to faculty, staff and students in Vancouver and the Okanagan.
22 December, 2021
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; and Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan
As we approach Winter Session Term 2 in January, we would like to update you on recent discussions around COVID-19 and the emergence of the Omicron variant.
Dr. Henry has written to the Presidents of BC post-secondary institutions providing information on where and how this virus is transmitted and recommending that on-campus instruction continue for the next term. You can read the letter here: http://covid19.ubc.ca/letter-to-psi-presidents-dec-21-2021.
Given the rapidly evolving challenges associated with the Omicron variant, in planning our approach for Winter Term 2, it is important to take into account pedagogical and operational considerations. We have learned throughout the pandemic our need to be nimble and prepared to change our course. In consultation with the Deans of Faculties across both campuses, UBC will approach the start of Term 2 with a brief, interim period where most classes will begin online. This decision will provide certainty for our students and allow time for faculty and staff to prepare course materials and student supports and services to ensure that excellent teaching and learning activities are maintained in all delivery modalities.
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