WIII begins change
KORINA KAIO-MADDOX
Issue date: 11/12/09 Section: News
Winter III classes are in the process of changing from three to two credits to coincide with this year's switch to a four-credit system. This change is anticipated for the 2011 January term.
In the past, Winter III classes were offered with three credits; three hours of class a day, five days a week to equal one semester's worth of class time. Some students may be wondering how they can meet their core requirements from taking classes that only offer two credits, and if taking Winter III is even worth it.
"We don't want to make it harder for students to meet the requirements" said Dean of Arts and Sciences John Hayes.
Since the core has changed, it is hoped that focal classes will be offered during Winter III and those credits can go towards students' majors.
Winter III classes switching to two credits would also mean that more travel classes could potentially be offered for students.
Weather issues during January term were another factor when taking the switch into consideration. If the surrounding area has a snowfall anywhere near like the one last winter, classes would have to be cancelled. Missing one day of class is the equivalent of missing one week's worth during a semester.
Though 80 percent of the faculty voted to approve the switch, transition logistics are still undergoing modifications and remains a work in process.
Students do not have to be concerned about the 2010 January term, as most of those classes will remain at three credits.
In the past, Winter III classes were offered with three credits; three hours of class a day, five days a week to equal one semester's worth of class time. Some students may be wondering how they can meet their core requirements from taking classes that only offer two credits, and if taking Winter III is even worth it.
"We don't want to make it harder for students to meet the requirements" said Dean of Arts and Sciences John Hayes.
Since the core has changed, it is hoped that focal classes will be offered during Winter III and those credits can go towards students' majors.
Winter III classes switching to two credits would also mean that more travel classes could potentially be offered for students.
Weather issues during January term were another factor when taking the switch into consideration. If the surrounding area has a snowfall anywhere near like the one last winter, classes would have to be cancelled. Missing one day of class is the equivalent of missing one week's worth during a semester.
Though 80 percent of the faculty voted to approve the switch, transition logistics are still undergoing modifications and remains a work in process.
Students do not have to be concerned about the 2010 January term, as most of those classes will remain at three credits.
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