Provost Communications
October 22, 2020
As the Thanksgiving break approaches, we anticipate many of you will travel to visit
family and friends. Travel, coupled with a marked increase in COVID cases throughout
the state and across the nation, brought about the decision to revise the remainder
of our fall semester as we remain committed to our students’ health and safety and
that of our entire campus community.
Beginning November 30, most academic instruction will be delivered online for the remainder of the fall session, with minimal exceptions as approved by the respective school deans.
- Limited on-campus instruction may continue as necessary for specialized activities
such as anatomy, simulation, laboratory experiences, skills assessments, and other
special courses.
- Experiential learning, including clinical rotations, community-based experiences,
and research activities, will continue with guidance from respective participation
sites, accrediting bodies, and laboratory personnel.
- University libraries will remain open for student use with limited hours of operation
— Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Student employees may continue on-campus work, as directed by their supervisors.
For the spring 2021 semester, academic instruction will be held online whenever feasible, with limited on-campus lectures.
- Special courses and activities requiring specialized instruction — such as anatomy, simulation, laboratory experiences, and skills assessments — will receive priority for on-campus instruction.
- Experiential learning, including clinical rotations, community-based experiences, and research activities, will continue with guidance from respective participation sites, accrediting bodies, and laboratory personnel.
You can expect an update by email no later than December 1 if there are any changes
to the spring semester. Please contact your program leaders with any specific questions
regarding your academic programs.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep TTUHSC campuses safe by wearing your masks and following physical distancing and hygiene practices — both on campus and off.
Please continue in this commitment, as well as schedule regular check-ins with classmates to see how they are coping and make time for your self-care. In the event you feel you are in need of resources, please remember that you may utilize the Program of Assistance for Students in helping to promote health and wellness in both your personal and academic life.
Warmest regards,
Michael Evans, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center