Supports for remote mid-term assessments

Dear students,

As we move through mid-term tests/exams, we have heard loud and clear from students who are frustrated by the detailed requirements they’re being asked to follow to write tests/exams remotely in some courses. We want you to know that we hear you.  

We are committed to working through these challenges together and to help you through this semester, including addressing those requirements for mid-term assessments that have been pointed out as causing more stress and anxiety. We are taking the following steps to address the concerns that have been raised with us.

First, we will be working with faculties and instructors to collaborate in developing solutions to concerns about test/exam requirements that have been raised with us to date. We will be providing options and additional support that will help address the concerns raised by students.

Second, we want to hear directly from students about their concerns about test/exam requirements, so that we can provide support early in the process and avoid adding to student stress. If you feel that any of the elements required by your instructor related to test/exam proctoring or oversight seem unreasonable or are causing you undue stress, you have two options. As usual, you can raise the issue with your instructor and the program Chair. In addition, we encourage you to reach out to us by email studentfeedback@wlu.ca and we will follow up to help address your concerns.

Lastly, we will be investing in additional resources across the university to support instructors to continue to adapt their courses and to enhance our ability to respond to student concerns. More detail about these additional resources will be announced in the coming days.

Wilfrid Laurier University instructors are working hard to adapt their teaching and assessment approaches to the remote instruction environment, and to assure academic integrity while being understanding of students’ needs and pressures. 

We know that you have been working hard under unusual circumstances. We’re here to help, and we’re committed to supporting students and instructors to succeed in challenging times.

Visit the Remote Learning Hub for more information and resources on tests/exams.

Sincerely,

Ivan Joseph, Vice President: Student Affairs and

Anthony Vannelli, Provost and Vice-President: Academic