Campus Comments
The campus community may provide comments on academic policies that are under review. The open campus comment period for each policy is three weeks and is separate from the governance review process.
Legitimate Absences and Makeup Work (2nd Review)
Description: Draft Systemwide policy that could replace UMD's Excused Absence Policy. The draft was updated with feedback provided spring 2023.
Campus Comment Period: September 29-October 23, 2023 - CLOSED
Procedure: Legitimate Absences for University-Approved Activities Other Than Intercollegiate Athletics (1st Review)
Description: Draft procedure proposed to accompany the Legitimate Absences and Makeup Work policy.
Campus Comment Period: September 29-October 23, 2023 - CLOSED
Mandatory Attendance at First Class Session and Consequences for Absence (2nd Review)
Description: Draft Systemwide policy that is new to UMD; would replace a statement in the Instructor & Student Responsibilities Policy (Part II).
Campus Comment Period: September 29-October 23, 2023 - CLOSED
Grading & Transcripts Policy - Section C (1st Review [last year a different section of the policy was revised])
Description: Draft revision to comply with Federal financial aid requirements.
Campus Comment Period: September 29-October 23, 2023 - CLOSED