Classes to start a week later, make room for ‘special programming’

Next year’s academic calendar will shift a week later, according to Phyllis Peres, vice provost for undergraduate studies and interim dean of academic affairs.

AU will implement a “special programs” period from Dec. 23, 2011 to Jan. 13, 2012, according to Peres.

She said that the special programs most likely will not involve for-credit classes, but rather events like two-week trips that supplement honors programs or professional programs on the Tenley Campus.

“We don’t envision having face-to-face classes during this term,” she said.

Peres said that any specific programming will be up to the individual colleges and schools of AU.

Peres said some of the new special programs could help the local community.

“There are also programs meant to help the larger community, and Dec. 23 was logistically the earliest we could start it,” Peres said.

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