RESPONSE TO COVID-19: MOST RELEVANT
INFORMATION
You can find most relevant information at the following LINK.
AN UPDATE ON COOPERATIVE EDUCATION FOR THE SUMMER SEMESTER
April 6, 2020
Dear students,
We wanted to take this opportunity to share a few general
updates on cooperative education for the summer semester. As mentioned, summer
co-op is still planned to be delivered in the usual format, but we are
regularly monitoring the situation and adjusting accordingly. Thus, we are
currently actively working on different co-op solutions for summer 2020 and
we'll be sharing these with all of you in the weeks to come.
The Career Services office is in regular contact with our
corporate partners to assess all possibilities for co-op's that have been
offered and are due to happen in the summer semester. As we have already
communicated, due to COVID-19, many interviews and hiring decisions are on hold
at the moment until employers see how the whole situation will unwind.
You can all be assured that we will find a solution that
will work for all since our goal is that these extenuating circumstances do not
negatively impact your studies at RIT Croatia.
Also, if you've already managed to secure your Coop
placement-please reach out to us to share the details. If you are still
searching/waiting for the opportunities and you have any questions, please feel
free to reach out to us anytime.
Best,
Career Services Office- Manuela, Petra, Marina and Petra
SPRING 2195 ALTERNATE GRADING OPTION
April 2, 2020
New, temporary policies regarding the Spring 2195 alternate
grading option can be found as follows:
For undergraduate students, please click HERE.
For graduate students, please click HERE.
We encourage you to visit the Frequently
Asked Question section as well.
PREPARING FOR DISTANT LEARNING: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR ONLINE CLASSROOM
As we all embrace the new ways of delivering classes, RIT has prepared
some useful tips and tricks for you HERE.
UPDATE: INFORMATION ABOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE SPRING
SEMESTER
March 16, 2020
Hello Tigers!
RIT has been engaging students in distance learning for
almost 40 years and has all tools and knowledge needed to fully transition
classes into an online environment. We have been preparing for this step and we
are ready.
However, this is a novel situation for all of us, so both
our faculty and our students need to work together to make this work! We need
your active participation in an online classroom, as well as understanding that
we are all operating in a new environment. Hence, we all need to communicate,
have patience and be flexible. We are doing our best and are committed to help
you finish this semester successfully!
How will RIT Croatia communicate with its students?
- Email is the primary communication channel - it will be used
both by RIT Croatia administration and faculty
- The second most relevant channel students need to check is
MyCourses. All relevant information about your coursework will be posted there
- General communication, updates on the situation, important
documents, FAQ, tips & tricks for attending and participating in an online
class will be available on our website. We will further promote the updates on
our social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
- If you have any questions, send them to ac@croatia.rit.edu.
The email is being monitored and you will be provided with a response ASAP
What you need to know before classes resume (March 23)
- Both campuses remain open, but there will be no classes, and
no office hours
- For all assignments that have deadlines in the period March
16-22, the deadlines will be postponed. Faculty will share information specific
for their courses and assignments directly with students through e-mail and/or
MyCourses.
General information about the reminder of the Spring
semester - how will it work?
- The classes resume on Monday, March 23, in an online format.
Students are expected to actively participate in the new format of the class
delivery.
- Once we start, we will stay in the online format until the
end of semester. The planned last day of classes stays the same, April 27.
Activities in the week of finals will also be converted online.
- Tutoring will also stay available to students, it will also
move to the online environment. As we work through all of the details, they
will be shared by course instructors.
What you need to know about online format of classes?
For many activities MyCourses can be used, so that will
frequently be the new online environment.
- Online classes can be delivered in two formats
- Synchronous: virtual classroom in which students and
instructors are present at the same time. For connecting to virtual classrooms,
web based tools (or apps) like Zoom or Blue Jeans will be used. The way that
works: a faculty member will share a link with students for a live class
session, each student clicks the link and joins the class, at a specified time.
Online meeting tools will also be available for office hours.
- Asynchronous: a good example is a discussion board
- Classes at RIT Croatia could have elements of both types of
activities. As faculty redesign the courses, they will share the detailed
information with their students
We know that at this point in time there are many open
questions. As we work through them, we’ll be sharing any updates promptly.
Hence, please continue to regularly check emails as this will be our primary
means of communication.
Stay safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
RIT Croatia team
Coronavirus - RIT Croatia Schedule Change & Adjustments
March 12, 2020
Dear RIT Croatia community members,
Following thoughtful discussion and consultation with the
Rochester campus, we have decided to take the following steps to mitigate the
potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on our campuses. We also want to
mention that we do not have any confirmed cases of COVID-19 at RIT Croatia at
this time.
Our Dubrovnik and Zagreb campuses will continue to remain
open, and many of our operations and activities will continue, although there
will be adjustments. In addition to ensuring your health and safety, and that
of our faculty and staff, we are also committed to ensuring that you are able
to fulfill your academic requirements. As a result, the following will occur on
the RIT Croatia campuses:
- The spring break will be extended through Sunday, March
22nd. No classes will be held next week, but the campuses will be open. During
the week preparation for delivering courses online for the balance of the
semester will occur.
- Online delivery of classes will begin on Monday, March 23rd.
Students will be advised how to access their coursework.
- Campus services, such as Academic Advising, Career Services,
ITS, etc., will be available, but may be modified.
- Upcoming events and gatherings will be postponed or
cancelled. We will advise you accordingly.
- The gyms in both campuses will be closed until further
notice.
- All current student workers will be given the option to
work.
While completing classes students may choose to reside at their
permanent place of residence or their Dubrovnik/Zagreb temporary residence.
Social distancing and enhanced preventative public health and hygiene measures
are strongly encouraged. We urge all RIT Croatia community members to make the
choice that is best for their own personal situation.
Understandably there remain many unanswered questions given
this rapidly changing situation. We assure all that we will work to provide our
community members with additional information as soon as it is available, and
will make decisions based on the best and most current public health guidance
available. We also encourage all to stay knowledgeable of the evolving
conditions in your areas. Also, please continue to regularly check emails as
this will be our primary means of communication.
Stay safe and healthy, and let us know if you have any
questions.Stay safe and healthy, and should you have questions or concerns, please
CONTACT US.
Sincerely,
RIT Croatia Administration
Coronavirus (COVID-19 virus) – Information and Updates
February 27, 2020
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding
coronavirus (COVID-19) both in Croatia and globally. Locally, we are working
with health officials to ensure we are aware of changing conditions and
responding effectively. We are also working closely with the Rochester campus
to ensure we are in line with existing measures imposed across our global
campuses.
As always, we make students and their well-being our
priority; hence, we are keeping them informed about the current situation and
any measures taken. At our Zagreb and Dubrovnik campuses we have ensured to
supply our students with available hand sanitizers as well as shared best
practices on how to decrease the chances of getting sick. This includes:
regularly washing hands, avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth as well as
seeking medical care if they are short of breath, have a fever for more than
three days, or can’t keep fluids down.
Classes are running as per our regular schedule and faculty
and staff are readily available. Should you have questions or concerns, please
contact Ivona Labaš, our Director of Strategic Development, ITS &
Facilities at 020-433-000 or e-mail her at ivona.labas@croatia.rit.edu
For more information,
visit RIT's official communication: https://www.rit.edu/coronavirus
Iskusi
