Online Learning for Fall 2020

All-Modes Brand Identity

As we approach the fall semester, all units and departments are communicating plans and important information across the Arcadia University community. To keep content consistent and within the University brand, we have created an All-Modes Ready Identity Guide for use on any Arcadia publications and presentations.

Faculty and Staff

The Office of Human Resources provided an update on Sept. 11 for faculty and staff on workforce planning measures.

Arcadia released an update on Aug. 24 for faculty and staff on remote work, visiting campus, University equipment, and other pertinent information.

Arcadia Abroad

For the Spring 2021 semester, Arcadia is planning to offer study abroad opportunities in England, Ireland, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Spain, and Wales in addition to our Intern Philly program. Our Leadership and Crisis Management Teams are engaged in an ongoing extensive review of conditions in these locations as they relate to the pandemic and our ability to support students towards a safe and successful term abroad. We've decided to suspend on-site programming for the Spring 2021 semester in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa due to continuing travel restrictions and border closures.  For more information on these opportunities, contact Scott Terry and/or Ashley Knueppel in the Arcadia Office of Study Away.

Athletics

In President Nair's Oct. 5 message, he addressed a limited reopening of Glenside campus facilities in Kuch Athletic Center and outdoor fields for a limited number of users beginning Oct. 19. Athletic facilities available for undergraduate student usage in the Kuch Center and areas include the Alumni Gymnasium, Indoor Track, Fitness Center, Aerobics room, Lenox Pool, Jean Lenox West Field, Weiss Tennis Courts, and Blankley Field, with limited access to Locker rooms; the Sports Training Center will be accessible to student-athletes only, and the eSports arena will be open to approved users who are a member of the varsity team. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Pool hours: 2-6 p.m.), only; Saturday-Sunday is closed. Social distancing and mask-wearing are required in all facilities. An application of use form is required.

Landman Library

Most resources and services remain fully accessible online, including one-on-one research consultations, interlibrary loan, and all online databases and resources. Library faculty are fully accessible online to provide research and instructional support. Beginning on Aug. 31, Landman Library will begin a new “curbside pickup” service, Books2Go. Community members can place requests for books through the online library catalog or interlibrary loan form and will receive notifications when items are ready for contactless pickup at Mail and Print Services. For more information or support, contact reference@arcadia.edu.

Technology

To support a fully online modality, students will need a device (laptop or tablet) with a camera and microphone that can run applications such as Zoom and platforms such as Canvas (for in-class sessions, you will need earbuds with a built-in microphone). Students will also need regular access to a high-speed internet connection. If you don’t have the required technology or internet access, students can contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@arcadia.edu to discuss options.