In-Person/On-Ground

Traditional, synchronous courses that regularly meet in an assigned classroom

at one of Eastern University's approved sites.

Attendance

Attendance is taken based on a student’s physical and timely presence in the classroom. Consequences for absence and tardiness are articulated in the course syllabus.

Participation

Participation expectations are also articulated in the syllabus but usually entail active listening and substantive verbal communication when appropriate.

Synchronous & Asynchronous Online Options

Students register for an on-ground course expecting an in-person experience.  However, instructors may move class online in the case of weather-prohibiting situations, professorial illness, or other emergencies. Professors may also elect to move select classes online when web-based modalities are deemed more desirable for delivering content.

Synchronous and asynchronous online content are acceptable for the substitution of an on-ground class session, as long as the expectations and timing are communicated to students in advance.

Eastern University does not recommend moving more than 20% of on-ground coursework online, except in the case of emergencies. While an on-ground experience may be supplemented by online content, those alternatives should not diminish the classroom time or experience.

Any online coursework should ascribe to the Online Instructional Equivalencies guidelines provided by the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology.

Zooming In to Live Class Sessions

Due to state and federal guidelines, students who are registered for an In-Person/On-Ground Class should not be allowed to Zoom in to a live class session.

Occasional exceptions can be made for illness or accessibility needs through the Cushing Center for Counseling and Psychological Services.