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Message from the Chair

Preventing Student Complaints: MIT Rules About Managing Classes

Lily L. Tsai

As we begin the 2021-2022 academic year, let me first express my appreciation for all that you are doing to fulfill our educational mission. It is never easy work at the best of times, and it has been extraordinary to see you adapt and innovate in the face of previously unimaginable challenges over the last three semesters.

If you are teaching this semester, please take a moment to read through the following reminders for Fall subjects, as we are returning to the regular Rules and Regulations of the Faculty. To avoid unnecessary headaches arising from student complaints about violations of these regulations after the semester begins, I ask for your help in checking that your subjects comply with these policies on grading, assignments, and exams.

Message from the chair
September 22 2021
2021-09-22 15:30:00 2021-09-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Institute Faculty Meeting AGENDA Welcome from the New Chair of the Faculty - Professor Lily Tsai Update and Discussion on Fall 2021 COVID-Related Issues on Campus Chancellor Nobles will update the Faculty on the status of campus related to COVID-19. She will then be joined by a panel of colleagues, listed below, to respond to questions. - Chancellor Melissa Nobles Panel: Professor John Fernández, Head of House Dr. Suzy Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life Professor Katharina Ribbeck, Head of House Mr. Mark Silis, Vice President for Information Systems and Technology Dr. Cecilia Stuopis, Medical Director Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Research Krystyn Van Vliet Vice Chancellor Ian Waitz Update and Discussion on the edX Transaction and Follow-up Actions The Provost, VP for Open Learning, and Chair of the Faculty will update the Faculty regarding the edX transaction announced on June 29. - Provost Martin Schmidt - Vice President for Open Learning Sanjay Sarma - Professor Lily Tsai, Chair of the Faculty Memorial Resolution for Professor Paul Lagacé On behalf of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Professor Hastings will offer remarks in memory of Professor Lagacé, a deeply valued colleague, devoted teacher, and dedicated member of the MIT community. - Professor Daniel Hastings Memorial Resolution for Professor Jing Wang On behalf of Global Languages and the Department of Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Professors Teng and Klopfer will offer remarks in memory of Professor Wang, a highly esteemed and thoughtful colleague, and an inspiring teacher, passionate about improving the lives of others. - Professor Emma Teng - Professor Eric Klopfer Via Zoom Add to Calendar
October 20 2021
2021-10-20 15:30:00 2021-10-20 17:00:00 America/New_York Institute Faculty Meeting Via Zoom Add to Calendar
November 17 2021
2021-11-17 15:30:00 2021-11-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Institute Faculty Meeting Via Zoom Add to Calendar
December 15 2021
2021-12-15 15:30:00 2021-12-15 17:00:00 America/New_York Institute Faculty Meeting Via Zoom Add to Calendar
February 16 2022
2022-02-16 15:30:00 2022-02-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Institute Faculty Meeting Via Zoom Add to Calendar
March 16 2022
2022-03-16 15:30:00 2022-03-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Institute Faculty Meeting Via Zoom Add to Calendar
April 20 2022
2022-04-20 15:30:00 2022-04-20 17:00:00 America/New_York Institute Faculty Meeting Via Zoom Add to Calendar
May 11 2022
2022-05-11 15:30:00 2022-05-11 17:00:00 America/New_York Institute Faculty Meeting Room 10-250 Add to Calendar