Students ‘still have the ability to conclude their coursework, take exams and receive grades for the courses in which they enrolled,’ a UBC official said
EDMONTON — As university students look towards the fall and their return to classes, there’s a decent chance they’ll be trying to learn from the same spot they’ve spent the summer: sitting on the couch.
Other schools in Canada and around the world are following suit, trying to balance the need for offering an education with the need to maintain safety and physical distancing of students to slow the spread of the virus. “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most post-secondary students have experienced disruptions in their summer employment plans,” said Sofia Descalzi, national chairperson of the federation. “In recognition of this and in recognition of the fact that classes will mostly be taking place online, which is not optimal for certain disciplines, students are asking institutions to offer reduced tuition rates.
“UBC’s faculty and staff are working hard to ensure online courses — required due to COVID-19 health considerations and the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer — does not impact the quality of education received at UBC,” said Ramsey.
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