{"id":16415,"date":"2020-03-24T16:22:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T21:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/news\/?p=16415"},"modified":"2020-03-25T17:27:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T22:27:22","slug":"summer-registration-begins-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/news\/2020\/03\/24\/summer-registration-begins-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer registration begins Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"

With all course instruction now shifted to online for the spring semester, Mitchell Hamline is beginning to plan for summer courses and beyond.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/h2>\n

Summer:<\/strong> The updated summer schedule should be available on the Registrar\u2019s website<\/a> soon. Summer registration is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 30.<\/p>\n

Fall:<\/strong> Given the many unknowns about the spread of the virus, fall registration will be delayed. The school anticipates opening fall registration sometime after the spring finals period has ended.<\/p>\n

Grading and exams<\/h2>\n

The Academic and Student Affairs Committee is reviewing possible changes to the spring semester 2020 grading policies and will make a recommendation to the faculty. To date, more than 800 students have submitted responses to a survey about these potential changes.<\/p>\n

Moving the rest of the semester online presents challenges for exams that were anticipated to be scheduled or self-scheduled on campus. The school is working with faculty to make adjustments to those final exams and will communicate more about the structure of final exams as soon as possible. PLEASE NOTE: The final exam period has not changed from the schedule posted in the academic calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Remote counseling<\/h2>\n

Counseling Services is now operating remotely using telehealth sessions. Students who would like to speak to someone on a confidential basis may click on an available appointment through the Counseling Services\u00a0<\/a>webpage (click on the name of the counselor to see their availability). For more urgent needs, students may contact Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers at any time at 651-646-5590 or help@mnlcl.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Digital wellness tips<\/h2>\n

With everyone spending so much time online these days, here are some tips offered by Student Services:<\/p>\n

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  1. Take breaks, even if you don\u2019t feel like taking a break \u2013 your brain needs them. Set timers for work time and downtime.<\/li>\n
  2. Take breaks from looking at the screen \u2013 adjust your focus to something further away. Look out a window if you can.<\/li>\n
  3. Remember to keep a routine, get ready each day, and create a ritual to start your day by setting intentions and making a plan. Pay attention to your feelings and needs, practice good communication and plan for good sleep, mindfulness and nutrition, just like you would if you were coming to campus.<\/li>\n
  4. Be intentional about the type and amount of content you consume. It is important to stay informed but not necessary to be constantly<\/b>\u00a0informed.<\/li>\n
  5. Be realistic about your expectations for yourself and your work. Have some self-compassion when you can\u2019t do everything perfectly, or even as well as you had hoped.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Health status reporting<\/h2>\n

    If you learn that you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or that you or someone close to you has been exposed to a person who has COVID-19 or to a person from an area experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19, please notify a school official. Faculty and staff should notify Human Resources Director Andrea Bien, andrea.bien@mitchellhamline.edu<\/a>. Students should notify Dean of Students Lynn Lemoine,\u00a0lynn.lemoine@mitchellhamline.edu<\/a>. We respect the privacy of our faculty, staff, and students. The information gathered will be used in the event that we have a confirmed case reported by a member of our community. The sharing of information will be limited to those individuals that have a business need to know and would include the Minnesota State Health Department.<\/p>\n

    More information<\/h2>\n

    For current health-related information, we encourage you to visit the World Health Organization<\/a>,\u00a0the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>, and\u00a0the Minnesota Department of Health<\/a> websites. We will also update school information on the website.<\/p>\n

    Contacts for questions<\/h2>\n