March 16, 2020
Dear Independent Study/Research Students:
As you are aware, the UI has suspended face-to-face instruction. This suspension of face-to-face instruction also applies to undergraduate independent study/research-based courses.
Delivering all aspects of independent study/research material in an online environment may not be possible. To continue your involvement in your registered course, we ask that you shift from hands-on involvement to other forms of engagement around your topic. This may include:
- extended literature review
- preparation of materials (figures, artwork, videos)
- data analysis
- write up of completed work
- video sharing of their materials
In addition, we encourage regular interaction between you and your instructor. This could be through Zoom, Skype, phone, or email. Please work with them to identify expectations about what material will be used in grade determinations and any timelines for completing your work.
Please contact your independent study/research instructor as soon as possible to make plans.
If you have questions about your research project please direct them to Dr. Bob Kirby, Director of the Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates.
If you have questions pertaining to academic matters, please contact one of the Associate Deans in University College: Anne Zalenski or Andrew Beckett.
Sincerely,
Tanya Uden-Holman, PhD
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
Dean of the University College
