CS3172 > Course > Syllabus > Appendix: Influenza
The Vice-President Academic and Provost of Dalhousie University requires the following notice to appear in all syllabi for this term.
In the event of an escalation of the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus, the University may need to authorize Academic Units to change elements of class schedules and/or evaluation plans as outlined in course syllabi. Any change is intended to support the primary goal of reducing the risk of spreading a pandemic influenza among students, faculty and staff.
Although it is difficult to predict the severity of the pandemic, the University is committed to minimizing the impact on student's academic progress. Therefore, every effort will be made to provide students with options for continued learning and for continued fair evaluations.
Changes may include but are not limited to:
- Adjustments to course assignments;
- Changes to the dates of exams;
- Arrangements for alternative evaluations for students affected by H1N1 influenza virus;
- Adjustments to work terms;
- Modification of marks awarded for participation;
- Adjustments to attendance policies.
Any alternative plan made in individual courses may be superseded by University-wide or Government measures to reduce the spread of the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus.
We will continue to seek input from you and we will keep you informed as we proceed into the 2009/10 academic term. Should you have immediate questions or suggestions please contact Susan Spence Wach, Chair, Academic Continuity Planning Group, <susan.spence.wach@dal.ca>.