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Faculty Emergency Plans for
Continuing Instruction if the University is Closed
Fall 2009

DEPARTMENT PLAN: Every instructor with develop a plan suitable to their course and their access to technological tools. The instructor will notify student and the department chair of their plan.

Bennett: teaching two hybrid courses; courses will transition to fully on-line

Buresi: construction of course blog in progress

Churella: Readings will be posted in GeorgiaVIEW Vista 8 and students asked to submit responses by email.

Cochrane:
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SIS 3600: In the event that the university should close due to the H1N1 (“Swine Flu”) virus, students will be asked to begin/continue their research for their group projects. Any additional communication regarding the class will take place via e-mail.

Fowler:

Gridley: Should it be necessary for the university to suspend classes due to the H1N1 (i.e. swine flu) virus or other campus emergency, students should check the announcement section of the course website for additional instructions. In the event of a prolonged closure, class instruction will continue online.

Harbort: teaching on-line sections

Hickman: In the case of an emergency, such as H1N1 Flu outbreak, or some type of emergency where the campus is shut down for more than 2 days, I will execute my emergency course continuation plan. During this time it is vitally important that you continue to check your SPSU email because the university and I will use that medium as a first line of contact. I will conduct our classes via Skype, where you can login, see me, and have discussions. Also, the PowerPoint slides will be emailed to you prior to the beginning of class. To access Skype all you need is an internet connect and to download the software. It is just like Instant Messaging, but with greater flexibility because outside phone lines can call in as well. My Skype ID: drjamyehickman

Holdzkom:
HIST 1112: In the event of a university closure, I will send a bulk e-mail to the class each week in which I assign the weekly readings. These readings will come from both the textbook and reader. You will be able to match up the information you read with the lecture outlines that are posted on my web site. Then, every week, I will post a quiz on GeorgiaVIEW Vista 8. This way, we will be able to continue smoothly with the material until classes resume.
SIS 3600: In the event that the university should close due to the H1N1 (“Swine Flu”) virus, students will be asked to begin/continue their research for their group projects. Any additional communication regarding the class will take place via e-mail.

Newell: move from a support role in the course for GeorgiaVIEW Vista 8 to conducting class entirely in Vista 8.

Nisley: Students will be directed to continue with the readings on the syllabus and we will take the exam when we are able.

Nuhfer-Halten: http://spsuspan09emngcy.blogspot.com/

Owusu:
Emergency Plan: How I will conduct my classes in case of campus closure:
1. By Email: a. Individual reading assignments including lecture notes that will require a completion of a short written test; OR b. Group project(s) (each class divided into 6 small groups) which will require group members working together to complete a specific project; group members will evaluate each member’s participation; the project and each member’s evaluation will be emailed to me.
2. By Free Teleconference in case of extended campus closure (this will be used together with either one of the above): Hold teleconference on one of the class days (e.g., Monday at the time assigned for the class); the procedure will be as follows: a. Divide class or combine 3 small groups to form two teleconference groups; b. Hold conference for each group for 35 minutes; this will enable all my classes to participate in the teleconference during their assigned class period for that day.

Pierce:

Potter: Use the class website (http://www.scienceandfiction.org/) as well as Web CT for Science and Fiction course. Technology, Medicine, and Health is already fully on-line.

Queen: One section already fully on-line. For Saturday section: Instructions will be sent via group email. Students will already have access to Georgia VIEW Vista 8, and course will move on-line using this technology.

Rotnem: In the event that a swine flu epidemic/pandemic interrupts normal university operations during the Fall 2009 semester, we will continue our class utilizing VISTA8.

Sashti: Section is hybrid and will move full on-line.

Skutans:

Snook: Plan available as pdf document

Soiset: I will communicate to all students in my classes by email as to assignments, tests and due dates as well as any change in the manner final grades will be calculated.

Van Riper: move from a support role in the courses for GeorgiaVIEW Vista 8 to conducting class entirely in Vista 8.

Vickrey: Should SPSU be forced to temporarily close due to a flu epidemic or other emergency, this class will be conducted by e-mail communication between the instructor and students. The planned class materials will be delivered to students each scheduled day of class. Questions about the materials can be directed to the instructor via the e-mail address above. Mr. Vickrey will also provide his cell phone number in his first communication following the school's closing.

Wade:

Williams:
If something happens and the class is not able to meet, your instructions are as follows:
Step One: All Psychology students will be informed by your Southern Polytechnic e-mail with class details on when assignments are due. (Check e-mail, every Tuesday/Thursday).
Step Two: All Chapters should be read according to the Course Outline and all assignments will be placed on WEBCT. When you have completed the assignment, e-mail that assignment to me by the due date.
Step Three: If you are unable to get intouch with me by e-mail, then I will provide an emergency number that will allow you to contact me during an emergency. This number will be available on the WEBCT, as well as, my e-mail notices.

Wimer: In the case of campus shutting down for any reason, be prepared for class. Instead of meeting in a traditional classroom, we will meet virtually via WebCT. We will also be using a voice chat program called Ventrilo. I’ll give details during the course on where and how to download Ventrilo. As an alternative, we can also use the in-game voice chat in World of Warcraft (depending on the % of WoW gamers in class), or we can use both.

 

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