East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is making a bold move amidst the winter weather! A delayed opening at 10 a.m. on January 26th has been announced, but there's more to this story than meets the eye.
Let's dive into the details: on-ground classes and offices will open later than usual due to weather conditions. But here's where it gets controversial... students are expected to attend their regularly scheduled classes if there's more than 30 minutes left in the session. So, if you have a class starting at 9:45 a.m. and the delayed opening is at 10 a.m., you're still expected to show up! However, if your class starts at 9:20 a.m., you're off the hook since there won't be enough time left in the session.
Now, this is where personal discretion comes into play. Given the mountainous terrain of the region, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to make their own judgment calls on whether it's safe to travel to campus. Instructors and supervisors are expected to be flexible, especially when weather conditions could impact safe travel.
And this is the part most people miss: ETSU's commitment to its students goes beyond just academics. The university was founded in 1911 with a noble mission - to enhance the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Through its renowned health sciences programs and innovative approach to healthcare education, ETSU has become a leader in rural health research and practices. But that's not all; ETSU also boasts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies, serving approximately 14,000 students annually. And get this - ETSU is ranked among the top 10% of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt! Now, that's an impressive feat.
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So, what do you think about ETSU's approach to weather delays and student attendance? Do you think it's a fair policy? Share your thoughts in the comments below! We'd love to hear your opinions and spark a discussion.
