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Cheating at MUN increasing in pandemic era of online learning One of the consequences of a shift to online learning during the pandemic is an increase in cheating among students at Memorial University. Social Sharing
Happy, concerned and in between: MUN staff return to campus If students are not back to campus, why do staff need to be? "It's a step in terms of moving university back to normal operations," says MUN's academic vice-president. Social Sharing 'I feel as safe here as if I was going to Costco or the mall,' says one staff member CBC News · Posted: Feb 01, 2021 6:06 PM NT | Last Updated: February 1 Theresa Antle, president of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1615, says there 'is a lot of trepidation' for some Memorial University staff returning to campus. But she says MUN is following ...
MUN says the current risk of COVID-19 in the province is low and points to the vaccine program underway. "The short spike in cases in November did not continue and has since decreased.… The health and safety of the campus community continues to lead decision-making," says the statement. As of Monday afternoon, Newfoundland and Labrador had six active cases of COVID-19. If cases increase or community spread becomes an issue, the university could revert back to staff working remotely. Tuesday's announcement relates only to staff returning, not students. Only limited exceptions The ...