All fall semester classes are now coded with the learning mode, so students know whether they will be face-to-face, Zoom, hybrid, or online. You'll find out how your class will meet by entering the class number in the iGPS course search tool. Find the description and code key at fall2020.iu.edu.
Indiana University is excited to welcome students, faculty and staff to the fall semester and share what learning, teaching and research will look like.
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On this web page, you will find campus-specific information from Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke for Indiana University Kokomo as information becomes available.
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A Day in the life vlog Transcript for Erinn returns to IU Kokomo
Pop music is playing as Erinn Adam is sitting in her car talking to the camera in front of the Main Building at IU Kokomo.
“Hey Cougars, I’m Erinn Adam and I’ll be a senior this fall studying sociology! Today I’m going to take you with me around campus to show you what life will be like for students this fall.”
She begins to put her mask on as the website fall2020.iuk.edu pops up on screen.
Erinn says, “Oh! And don’t forget to mask up before entering the building. Let’s go!”
She grabs her bag, gets out of her car, and she begins walking to the main building and notices some signs and the mascot, Kingston, sitting on a bench.
Erinn says, “As you can see when you get closer to campus there are signs all around, like this one. ‘If you feel it, we could all get it. Hey Kingston, how are you doing today?”
Kingston gives 2 thumbs up.
Erinn says, “Good, good! Hey, move a long and we’ll stay strong, right?
Kingston gives more thumbs up.
Erinn responds, “Nice. I’ll see you later, dude!”
Erin walks into the Main Building and begins speaking.
“Oh… guys, it’s so good to be back. Hey look, another sign, ‘move along and we’ll stay strong’”
Erinn pushes the button on the elevator. It opens and Kingston is inside pointing to a sign with helpful information about staying healthy.
Erinn says, “Oh, hey Kingston! Yeah, you’re right, we should all take the stairs if we can. I’ll see you later.”
As she walks away, she sees another sign on the floor of the hallway. And reads it aloud.
“Oh, another sign. ‘Keep right and keep your distance.’ That’s a good point on physical distancing. Alright, let’s move a long.”
A transition takes us to the women’s restroom where Erinn is washing her hands and she begins giving some instructions to the viewer.
“Make sure to wash your hands often, and even though we can’t eat or drink in the classrooms, we still can in the cafeteria, but if you are thirsty between classes, make sure you bring your own water bottle so you can refill it.”
You can hear the beep of the water fountain and see a sign that says, ‘Personal bottles protect us all. Refills only.’ When she finishes she speaks again.
“Alright, let’s head to my first class.”
Erinn begins walking and the camera shows a wide view of her moving down the hallway into a transition of her standing outside of the classroom and begins explaining more important information and a new pop song begins to play.
“OK, so this is one of my face to face classes and right outside the door you’ll the ‘Physical Distancing Room Capacity’ is 15 students.”
Erinn walks in and notices Kingston sitting on the far side of the room and she greets him.
“Oh hey! I didn’t know you were in this class?!
She puts herself between the camera and Kingston to say, “a great case study for psych of personality, huh?”
Erinn sets the camera down to head for cleaning supplies and to deliver more information.
“Anyways, so in each classroom, you’ll have cleaning supplies so students can clean their space before they settle in.”
As Erinn begins to disinfect her desk text appears on the screen about class information that reads. “If you are looking for information about whether your classes meet face to face, online, or a hybrid version of both…” The text slides off to reveal more text, “Visit one.iu.edu and search for: 1. Canvas, 2. iGPS Plan or, 3. Student Information System (SIS).
Erinn finishes cleaning her desk and puts her stuff away and grabs the camera to show spacing in the room.
“Oh and also, these red dots on the floor mark spaces where desks can go so students can physical distance.”
She looks at Kingston and says, “I’ll see you later, man!” And she leaves the classroom into a transition where she is sitting in the library and Kingston is standing in the distance behind her looking at books as she speaks to us about classes.
“On Mondays and Wednesdays, I have my hybrid psychology class. I meet on Zoom on Mondays and in class on Wednesdays. I’ll try and come to the library on Mondays to use the quiet space. After this class, I’ll head to the cafeteria for some lunch before my next face to face class.”
A new pop song starts as the camera then transitions to Erinn walking to toward the cafeteria showing tables set up for physical distancing as she notices hand sanitizer on the wall and begins to speak while getting some for her hands.
“Oh, hand sanitizer, nice! These things are going to be all over campus. When it’s time for lunch, I’m gonna head to the Cougar Country Café. As you can see, the seats and tables are set up for physical distancing. And there will be disinfecting cleaning supplies so you can clean your space before you eat.”
Erinn notices Kingston sitting down in the back and talks with him.
“Hey Kingston, you waiting for it to open?” He responds with a thumbs up. Erinn replies, “so you’re just gonna camp out?” Kingston responds with another thumbs up. Erinn the says, “Alright, see you later.” As she walks away, text pops up on the screen noting that ‘Online ordering will be available and there will be a grab and go location.’ Then the camera transitions to Erinn walking through the Main Building as she delivers final bits of information.
“I’m looking forward to seeing everyone back on campus, but before I go, if you don’t have the IU Mobile app download it today for easy access to Canvas, Zoom, and other important information.” A low-opacity screen grab video-clip of the app is displayed to the right of Erinn on the screen.
Kingston jumps out from behind the wall as Erinn stands in the middle of the hallway and he startles her.
She says, “Kingston! I’ll see you August 24th!”
He starts blowing kisses to the camera as Erinn walks out of the building. The screen transitions to black screen with the logo for the 75 years of IU Kokomo, honoring the bicentennial. IUK.edu
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Re-entry Transcript – Fall 2020IU Kokomo Chancellor statement on academic calendar for 2020-21
IU President Michael McRobbie recently released the adjusted academic calendar for 2020-21 giving the most consideration to the health and well-being of the IU faculty, staff and students, while continuing to focus on providing the education and experience you expect from this world-renowned institution.
Classes Begin: Aug. 24
Classes End: Dec. 12
Finals: Dec. 14-18
Notes:
Is the IU Kokomo campus closed? What about the Library?
The campus is closed except for the Library, which has limited hours. Students may enter from the south doors and must show their Crimson Card in order to enter. Library hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Are visitors allowed on campus?
At this time, in-person visits to all IU campuses are not allowed. Previously scheduled visits are postponed indefinitely and the campus will contact you about virtual alternatives in the coming weeks. Although campus will not be hosting visitors at this time, please note that the Office of Admissions will continue to be accessible via phone and e-mail during their posted business hours for any questions you may have.
How can I take a campus tour?
A virtual tour of IU Kokomo is available, to give you a bird’s eye view of our state-of the-art classrooms, fun learning spaces and athletics facilities. Take a leisurely “stroll” through our Virtual 360 tour!
How do I schedule my New Student Orientation?
Join us for Virtual Orientation! Due to COVID-19, all New Student Orientations and Transfer Onboarding activities (including how to register for Fall 2020 classes) will be delivered virtually in Summer 2020. Schedule your virtual experience today.
Will Commencement ceremonies take place?
IU Kokomo’s 51st Spring Commencement has been postponed until fall. The Class of 2020 will be honored virtually beginning Tuesday, May 5, via IU’s website and IU Kokomo’s website. Stay tuned for more information.
Why was I assessed the DE fee?
The university-wide $30 per credit hour DE fee supports the technologies, instructional design, and student services required to deliver coursework in an online environment. You can see a bit more information about these services by going to IU Online, or you can explore them by going to Teaching Online at IU. Because the online support services were extended to all online courses (those originally scheduled as online, and those that transitioned), the DE fee was assessed to all course offerings. Any additional per credit hour fee assessed by the campus goes to support campus-based initiatives. The campus at which you enroll would need to provide additional information regarding the allocations of this fee.
Why must I pay the DE fee when my class was originally planned to be offered face-to-face?
The DE fee is spent to support the technologies, instructional design, campus-based initiatives and student services required to deliver coursework in an online environment. You can see a bit more information about these services by going to IU Online, or you can explore them by going to Teaching Online at IU. In light of the current situation, the campuses decided to extend these services to all online courses (those originally scheduled as online, and those that transitioned), so the DE fee was assessed to all course offerings.
I want a refund for the DE fee.
Indiana University is transitioning all classes to online modality to best protect and accommodate students and faculty during the current COVID-19 pandemic. No refunds will be offered, and all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure students will be able to complete their courses. As professors are adjusting instruction modality and syllabi, please watch closely for updates. This includes courses that were originally scheduled to be offered online, as well as those that were transitioned to an online format.
Since I’m not coming to campus, online courses should be cheaper, right?
While it is commonly assumed that online education incurs less expense than face-to-face instruction, this is not the case. Although physical classroom space may not be used, we still have other expenses—for example, expenses for new technologies, accessibility technologies, studio space, regulatory costs, instructional design, expanded student services, and remote proctoring which are increased due to online delivery. These services, and others, are supported by the DE fee. The regional campuses decided to extend these services to all their online courses this summer to ensure that all courses and students would be fully supported. The fee was likewise extended to include all online courses.
I do not have the money to cover the DE fee.
IU is committed to supporting students during this trying time. Please connect with your financial aid office and explore options for additional emergency aid for funds that may be available. If you have questions about other fees, please contact your Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and Office of the Bursar for more information.
I was not notified in an appropriate timeframe that my course would be online, or that I would receive a DE fee.
The regional campuses of IU worked very hard in light of this situation to redesign their schedule of classes as quickly as possible so that students would know that courses would be delivered online and that they would, therefore, be assessed the DE fee. At this time, all classes are being offered online for the health and safety of all faculty and staff.
The class I planned to enroll in has been canceled, what do I do?
Taking a class through a different IU campus may allow you to still complete the courses you intended to take this upcoming semester. Please search the full listing of online courses across all campuses here. If you find a course of interest, you may complete the temporary intercampus transfer request form on the “Register for a Class” tab. This form takes about 60 seconds to complete, and then is automatically sent to the campus in which you are interested in taking a course from. That campus will then contact you directly regarding registration in your chosen course.
I’m only taking one or two online courses, so why should I have to pay the DE fee?
Many of the services provided to online coursework are still available to students who are only taking one or two courses. Services like instructional design, access to technology and library services, math and writing services, and course proctoring are still used in coursework, regardless of the number of courses a student is enrolled in.
I’m a current student, how do I register for summer and/or fall classes?
Visit the Schedule of Classes found on the Registrar’s page. You’ll find both summer and fall listed there.
I’m a transfer student, how do I register for summer and/or fall classes?
Please contact your advisor at 765-455-9405 to set up an appointment.
I’m a new student, how do I register for fall classes?
Your enrollment appointment will be set when you sign up for New Student Orientation.
How do I return my rented books?
Visit the IU Kokomo Bookstore rental return webpage.
Enter your order ID (from the online invoice or reminder emails you received) and the email that you used to rent the books. When you submit the information, a pre-paid UPS label will be created for you to use to ship the books back to the bookstore. Just package the books securely in a box and drop them at a UPS store or in a UPS drop box (depending on size.)
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