2 10 13 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/51613/archive/files/f929664c5deed9dc0649c0a4f0fa35d8.png?Expires=1782345600&Signature=LCQXwM33CElVBCXF6xiBrIOjfCW1MaKxcE2aeX%7ENR2X7WI1i%7Ejj%7Eyxvg1%7Ec%7E8%7EI5x8OcdgFvRIjhgX9n4v0qtu1IvBqjQMnGDQKHdgFHW4jQ93ZjIPTSsammrOKrHvgV-FNMolxC0P4FZthuNA7Ernw16oDqOghbv3DagT2B3w463R8NKNyBe8p11mxspSiHW8UuHcdaeSynOgHNTfnrMil-Mjq0yUdRkLAu7q39BgrQ96oUmtuRtaE90j3vFnJf1lwFtxcrqV9Ix9vXmpg3QvI0IfWQ-2GiKqPsT6KDI844SGM1wFqUcmUuo2CHLQW5nSBYSWx3WiFrO%7EZcerdzdw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM bff762670020f89e2ff32b7af291d20e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brown Daily Herald Description An account of the resource This collection consists of articles published by the Brown Daily Herald, the undergraduate daily student newspaper, in regards to COVID-19 at Brown. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The Herald circulated a form asking incoming first-year students how they felt about the University’s three-term hybrid plan for the 2020-21 academic year, which means their class will not come to campus until spring 2021. Ten responses are listed alphabetically below. The following submissions have been lightly edited for length and clarity. Melissa Aldana, Dumont, NJ: I think the plan was really comprehensive and addressed concerns. Of course, there is no plan that would have left everyone happy, but I think it did a good job of making sure upperclassmen graduated on time and first years could have a more “normal” intro to college life — with the hope that spring and summer are better than the fall in terms of the pandemic and restrictions. Augustus Bayard, Anna Maria, FL: When I first heard about Brown’s plan for first-years, I was frankly pretty frustrated. Now that I’ve had more time to grow accustomed to the plan, though, I think in the long run it might be the best option for us first-years, allowing us two in-person semesters and a (hopefully) more normal introduction to campus life at Brown. Still, that doesn’t mean I’m not absolutely dreading the limbo the school has left us in for the rest of this year. A single online class, while nice, will hardly keep anyone occupied for four months. Noble Brigham, Philadelphia, PA: As a first-year, I was blindsided by the three-term plan. I love Brown, but I feel betrayed given the NYT op-ed Christina Paxson wrote April 26th, which now seems strategically written to lure admitted students. The plan sabotages this fall and summer 2021 for us. We will not be able to work next summer and will only have several weeks between freshman and sophomore years, increasing the likelihood of mental burnout. Meanwhile, we are left scrambling to find opportunities for the fall at a time when internships are scarce and we have missed deadlines because of Brown’s delayed response. Patrick Connor, Austin, TX: Brown’s plan keeps the entire freshman class together and is designed to give first-years as much in-person instruction as possible. Before the plan was announced, I deeply considered deferring enrollment for a year (and submitted a proposal to do so). Socially isolated in the COVID-19 hotspot of Texas, I had many concerns about what a college experience might look like in the fall, and I didn’t think it was the best choice for me. The current plan is the only realistic plan I can envision, and as a result, I withdrew my proposal to defer. Alejandro Ingkavet, Brooklyn, NY: I’m more than just disappointed that Brown seemed to prioritize every other year except rising first-years in the fall. I believe it disproportionately affects low-income students who rely on summer jobs and who cannot live off their parents through the fall. Ruhma Khawaja, Oswego, NY: I found the trimester system to be confusing at first, but then I understood the administration‘s goal of providing a proper first-year experience. By the time we come to campus, restrictions will be eased and we can have a somewhat normal freshman year, which I am very grateful for. Having said that, this plan does prevent students from obtaining summer jobs, which are vital for those in financial need, but I anticipate the administration will work with students based on specific situations. I’m sad that 2020 isn’t exactly what I had pictured, but I am excited to join the Brown community! Nick Kolbas, Needham, MA: Initially, I was thoroughly frustrated that after my class lost prom, graduation, and more at the end of high school, we would lose our first fall semester in college, plus next summer break. Now I realize that an extra summer on campus under relatively normal circumstances is far better than beginning my college experience in the fall with social distancing disruptions. Although controversial, I think Brown made the right decision. Carleigh Oberkfell, Charlotte, NC: I feel frustrated. I understand and truly respect that Brown wants to give us a “normal college experience”, but in reality they’re isolating us from our peers at home (who we won’t be able to see in the fall or summer), providing us with ample opportunity to forget our past learnings, and then giving us an endless first two years of college. Going to school with COVID-19 restrictions would definitely not be ideal, but the current plan just seems to promote an environment festered with academic floundering and exhaustion. In summary: I do love Brown, but I’m scared. Aicha Sama, Dakar, Senegal: It’s very disappointing that we will have to wait much longer than expected to be on campus, but I understand that it is for our safety. I appreciate that we will still have opportunities to interact and learn in the fall; however, I’m concerned about the transition between freshman and sophomore year — it may be too short and stressful. Eddie Woods, Columbia, MD: When rumors of spring-summer first circulated, I was as shocked and sad as anyone else. After some thought, however, I feel better about it. The later we wait to go to school, the more feasible it becomes that we will be able to have some semblance of normal campus life. We’ll also benefit from Brown’s semester of experience with safety regulations and emergency responses. No solution is perfect, but I feel lucky to even have two semesters on campus. Also, I am privileged to have a fall job available — Brown should work to help all first-years have this option. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Online newspaper article Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A fall without first-years: Ten incoming students weigh in Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melissa Aldana, Augustus Bayard, Noble Brigham, Patrick Connor, Alejandro Ingkavet, Ruhma Khawaja, Nick Kolbas, Carleigh Oberkfell, and Eddie Woods Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Brown Daily Herald Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Brown Daily Herald Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 22, 2020 class of 2024 fall 2020 Online Classes op-ed spring 2021 summer 2021 trimester system https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/51613/archive/files/a48685331bee213dd6da00859d5e16d7.png?Expires=1782345600&Signature=K3jethHkPgivKGSFXjy6iZ6SxqmQbxTmIc9mY%7EHlJ24EOi7egStATbiPzh2oVNtwyEN3IuuhH5ybLy3w-aouckfi0WRzI7%7EJcRz8oQEO6mirqgjKVwL%7EhlCwT6gXyaCeACopBIjjjNmN%7EOXLmRQQY08RbYUT4Mm2s-GGDeaqeEbYeJ9R0L-FcgfUtxenTfbqyHXtzdAqTcJLpp73DQ9gXtJa33qP1CQ1bEuE7P2Dhz1plX25JqTa-CLUPYQiuZ%7Eo8cIXkXAUi33Lcc6B5ZHfTv7AwKoo-NZYc3tNfcMuj7i5hZU8U5lNtzzwXOyYaboF0APziZWz2EOBlMo4QveEKg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 99bf8394062a4cc328b981b3f2d54728 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Today@Brown Description An account of the resource This collection captures the different events announced on Today@Brown, a daily email received by all members of Brown, as screenshots. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document As you know, the University is currently planning for three possible 2020-21 academic year scenarios as we contend with the COVID-19 pandemic, each of which would enable us to safeguard the health of the community while maintaining Brown’s high standards of teaching and learning. After we outlined these scenarios last month, we invited each of you to share input by completing a survey about the choices you would most likely make under each of the scenarios under consideration. The goal was to gather information to guide and refine Brown’s plans for the fall in conjunction with a wide variety of additional factors, data points and considerations — ranging from input from other stakeholders, to the evolution of the pandemic itself, to further developments in COVID-19 testing, tracing and treatment. I am pleased to report that our response rate was high: 84% of returning students completed the survey, and 70% of incoming first-year students shared responses. And I write today to share key findings and noteworthy data points from the survey results, which are available here: https://www.brown.edu/sites/g/files/dprerj316/files/undergrad_fall_survey_findings.pdf Student preferences will serve as one factor in the complex effort to develop solutions that protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and the extended community, while maximizing teaching, learning and research operations to the greatest extent possible. Our planning for the next academic year remains active and underway, and Brown expects to make a decision on fall semester operations by July 15. I appreciate the participation of everyone who offered responses and look forward to the weeks ahead when the University reaches a decision on the 2020-21 academic year. Sincerely, Richard M. Locke Provost Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Student Survey on 2020-21 Planning Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Provost Richard M. Locke Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Today@Brown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 18, 2020 fall 2020 Online Classes Richard Locke spring 2021 summer 2021 trimester system university communications https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/51613/archive/files/8a73036e234e2d7f42ef88c3929249aa.png?Expires=1782345600&Signature=BChJD0n0An%7Ey7FJ6ciw-sqc-CHJKGnF8J5eF6gMH8D9VHky8qQr0ISZ3eh6LXheYf-uYZNIWVuneJLplUS1U65s4EGXkDI9wqA9-1nIIP3F9pdtPZbzrtACNYVIiUovV16gJ8D7kuuACAJeKhkk1qKDuM6Sj2qyUH-UTiNCw61jCMdHxeu8UaCLmhUhVvg2SphKB5V5rlLrfFXeZhRUvlylUaEVjJUmCA0%7E7GNqYLoV-K-HT%7Er6X3LPjDliXT5DG571vI4lX0i929eJ6fLYCmSRqVNtZI3fzqC-lrZu2KOXCmTJDM5CbNkFemsgfYr3lbBo1ZdKuyFtyUeQaoJ-n9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 901980ce22f4c2f474740f0fa0e43751 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Today@Brown Description An account of the resource This collection captures the different events announced on Today@Brown, a daily email received by all members of Brown, as screenshots. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Following up on this week's announcement of Brown's Plan for a Healthy and Safe 2020-21, students are cordially invited to attend a Healthy Brown Webinar series to learn more. The webinars will provide an opportunity for returning students to hear from staff and ask questions about the Fall 2020 opening. A variety of topics will be highlighted, from the three-term academic calendar to housing and dining to community-building and more. The first two webinars in the series begin today. Advance registration is required. There will be an opportunity to submit questions in advance or via the chat function during the webinar. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Healthy Brown Webinar Series Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource University Event & Conference Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Today@Brown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 9, 2020 fall 2020 fall on campus Healthy Brown spring 2021 summer 2021 trimester system virtual events