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Noon classes coming this fall
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Tia Lynn Lecorchick
Issue date: 4/15/08 Section: News
A variety of core classes will be added to the Gainesville State College course schedule during the noon timeslot on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays this coming fall.
The noon courses will only offer core classes that students need to graduate. All classes during the noon timeslot will also be offered at other times throughout the day, so students will most likely not have to choose between a desired class and student club or event.
Noon classes are an attempt to make required courses more available to the student body. Specialized classes, that are only offered sporadically, will not be included in the extra timeslot.
The decision to add core classes, such as math, english, science and history to the noon timeslot was not an easy decision, according to Mike Stoy, vice president of Academic Affairs.
These classes will conflict with the regularly scheduled meeting times of student clubs, colloquiums and other student activities, the decision was made out of sole necessity.
"Students who wish to participate in student activities will need to plan their schedules accordingly," said Stoy.
Student clubs will especially bear the brunt of adjustment, since not only will they deal with time conflictions, but also meeting place restrictions.
Most clubs meet in classrooms, which will soon be occupied during the usual meeting days and times.
Tom Walter, vice president of Student Development and Enrollment Management, regrets how the new classes could affect the overall student activity participation, but recognizes the need for them.
"This is a situation of last resort. We have run out of options. It's disappointing, but necessary," said Walter.
Walter remains hopeful that the student activity team can still accommodate a thriving student activity life on campus.
"Activities are an important part of how students engage with the college community. That engagement will suffer, but we will find creative ways to keep participation going," said Walter.
The noon courses will only offer core classes that students need to graduate. All classes during the noon timeslot will also be offered at other times throughout the day, so students will most likely not have to choose between a desired class and student club or event.
Noon classes are an attempt to make required courses more available to the student body. Specialized classes, that are only offered sporadically, will not be included in the extra timeslot.
The decision to add core classes, such as math, english, science and history to the noon timeslot was not an easy decision, according to Mike Stoy, vice president of Academic Affairs.
These classes will conflict with the regularly scheduled meeting times of student clubs, colloquiums and other student activities, the decision was made out of sole necessity.
"Students who wish to participate in student activities will need to plan their schedules accordingly," said Stoy.
Student clubs will especially bear the brunt of adjustment, since not only will they deal with time conflictions, but also meeting place restrictions.
Most clubs meet in classrooms, which will soon be occupied during the usual meeting days and times.
Tom Walter, vice president of Student Development and Enrollment Management, regrets how the new classes could affect the overall student activity participation, but recognizes the need for them.
"This is a situation of last resort. We have run out of options. It's disappointing, but necessary," said Walter.
Walter remains hopeful that the student activity team can still accommodate a thriving student activity life on campus.
"Activities are an important part of how students engage with the college community. That engagement will suffer, but we will find creative ways to keep participation going," said Walter.
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