Announcement No. 4/2021 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of 22 June 2021 issued on the basis of Ordinance No. 21/2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of March 9, 2020 on specific measures related to prevention, counteraction and combating COVID-19 at Lodz University of Technology

Issued on the basis of Ordinance No. 21/2020 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of March 9, 2020 on specific measures related to prevention, counteraction and combating COVID-19 at Lodz University of Technology.

I hereby introduce the following rules for the organisation of classes for all forms and levels of education at Lodz University of Technology in the winter semester of the academic year 2021/2022.

§ 1

In the winter semester of the 2021/2022 academic year, classes at Lodz University of Technology for all forms and levels of education will be carried out in a mixed manner, i.e., both through direct contact with teachers at the University, and with the use of distance learning methods and tools.

§ 2

The mode of conducting classes for the appropriate forms of studies and forms of classes in first and second cycle studies will be subject to the following rules:

1. Classes at full-time studies:

1) in direct mode, subject to point 3, on the premises of the University are conducted:

a) all lectures for groups of students up to 30 people. It is allowed to exceed this limit in the case of a Dean's group of more than 30 people being included in the classes,

b) all training and project classes, seminars, language classes, physical education classes conducted in groups of up to 30 people. It is allowed to exceed this limit in the case of a Dean's group of more than 30 people being included in the classes,

c) all laboratory classes,

d) competence exams,

e) diploma exams;

2) other, not listed in point 1, classes are conducted remotely, with the use of distance learning methods and tools in a synchronous manner;

3) classes carried out in accordance with the study program in the E-learning mode are conducted in accordance with this mode. In special, substantively justified cases, it is allowed to conduct the classes specified in point 1 letter b) and c) in remote mode. The procedure for changing the mode of classes is regulated by separate guidelines, and the decision on this matter is taken by the Vice-Dean for Education. Such classes may be conducted only on the dates specified in § 3 as "remotely";

4) the verification of learning outcomes takes place in the same mode as the mode of conducting a given form of classes, unless this mode is specified otherwise in the syllabus or in the information formulated and provided to students by the teachers at the beginning of the classes, in accordance with the requirements set out in § 14 item 2 of the Regulations of studies at Lodz University of Technology on the conditions for conducting tests for obtaining learning outcomes;

5) the division into class groups should be made in accordance with the provisions of § 59 sec. 1 of the Work Regulations at Lodz University of Technology (Ordinance No. 45/2019 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of September 16, 2019 on the introduction of work regulations at Lodz University of Technology).

2. Classes at part-time studies:

1) in direct mode, subject to point 3, on the premises of the University are conducted:

a) all lectures for groups of students up to 30 people. It is allowed to exceed this limit in the case of a Dean's group of more than 30 people being included in the classes,

b) all classes and project classes, seminars, language classes, conducted in groups of up to 30 people. It is allowed to exceed this limit in the case of a Dean's group of more than 30 people being included in the classes,

c) all laboratory classes,

d) competence exams,

e) diploma exams;

2) other, not listed in point 1, classes are conducted remotely, with the use of distance learning methods and tools in a synchronous manner;

3) classes, regardless of their form, conducted in accordance with the study program and the decisions of the Vice-Dean in the E-learning mode are conducted in accordance with this mode. In special, substantively justified cases, it is allowed to conduct the classes specified in point 1 letter b) and c) in remote mode. The procedure for changing the mode of classes is regulated by separate guidelines, and the decision on this matter is taken by the Vice-Dean for Education. Such classes may be conducted only on the dates specified in § 3 as "remotely";

4) the verification of learning outcomes takes place in the same mode as the mode of conducting a given form of classes, unless this mode is specified otherwise in the syllabus or in the information formulated and provided to students by the teachers at the beginning of the classes, in accordance with the requirements set out in § 14 item 2 of the Regulations of studies at Lodz University of Technology on the conditions for conducting tests for obtaining learning outcomes;

5) the division into class groups should be made in accordance with the provisions of § 59 sec. 1 of the Work Regulations at Lodz University of Technology (Ordinance No. 45/2019 of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology of September 16, 2019 on the introduction of work regulations at Lodz University of Technology).

§ 3

The organization of classes and, accordingly, weekly timetables for the appropriate forms, for all first and second cycle studies will be subject to the following rules:

1. Classes at full-time studies:

1) remote and face-to-face classes at the University will be conducted according to the following weekly schedules:

a) in the first year of first-cycle studies, classes in all fields of study provided by relevant organizational units according to the table:

b) in the higher years of all fields of study provided by all organisational units according to the table:

in order to optimise the use of time and local resources, it is allowed to change the mode of organisation on certain days from remote mode to classes at the University for specific groups of students. It is not permissible to change from the University mode to the remote mode or to combine both modes on a given day of the week for the same group of students. The decision is made in each case by the Dean responsible for the implementation of a given study program. In the case of study programs that include subjects taught by organisational units other than the leading faculty for the study program, decisions on the organisation of classes are made by the Dean in consultation with the heads of the units involved in these subjects.

2. Classes at part-time studies:

1) remote and direct classes at the University are conducted according to the semester schedule of meetings:

2) in order to optimise the use of time and local resources, it is possible to change the mode of organization on certain meeting days from remote mode to classes at the University for specific groups of students. It is not permissible to change from the mode of classes at the University to the remote mode or to combine both modes on a given meeting day for the same group of students. The decision is made in each case by the Dean responsible for the implementation of a given study program. In the case of study programs that include subjects taught by organisational units other than the leading faculty for the study program, decisions on the organisation of classes are made by the Dean in consultation with the heads of the units involved in these subjects.

§ 4

The mode of teaching at doctoral studies and at the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology will be subject to the following rules:

1) in direct mode, subject to point 5, on the premises of the University are conducted:

a) all forms of classes for groups of participants up to 30 people,

b) all forms of verification of learning outcomes, unless this mode is specified otherwise in the syllabus or in the information formulated and provided to students by the teachers at the beginning of the classes;

2) other, not listed in point 1, classes are conducted remotely, with the use of distance learning methods and tools in a synchronous manner;

3) classes, regardless of their form, carried out in accordance with the study program in the E-learning mode are conducted in accordance with this mode;

4) the organization of classes should take into account the principle of not combining the remote mode and the mode of classes at the University on a given day for the same group of doctoral students;

5) in special cases, it is allowed to apply to the Head of IDS for permission to conduct classes with the use of distance learning methods and techniques.

§ 5

The mode of teaching at postgraduate studies and other forms of education will be subject to the following rules:

1) in direct mode, subject to point 6, on the premises of the University are conducted:

a) all lectures for groups of up to 30 participants. In special cases, with the consent of the head of postgraduate studies / course / training, this limit may be exceeded,

b) all training and project activities, seminars conducted in groups of up to 30 people; in special cases, with the consent of the head of postgraduate studies / course / training, this limit may be exceeded,

c) all laboratory classes;

2) other, not listed in point 1, classes are conducted remotely, with the use of distance learning methods and tools in a synchronous manner;

3) classes, regardless of their form, carried out in accordance with the study program in the E-learning mode are conducted in accordance with this mode;

4) verification of learning outcomes is carried out in the same mode as the mode of conducting a given form of classes, unless this mode is specified otherwise in the course sheet or in the information formulated and provided to participants of a given form of education by the teachers at the beginning of the class;

5) the way classes are organised should take into account the principle of not combining the remote mode and the mode of classes at the University on a given day for the same group of study participants;

6) in special cases, it is allowed to apply to the head of postgraduate studies / course / training for permission to conduct classes with the use of distance learning methods and techniques.

§ 6

1. Classes conducted at the University must be organised in accordance with the applicable decisions, recommendations and guidelines of the bodies of the State Sanitary Inspection and other relevant state administration entities, as well as the orders and messages of the authorities of Lodz University of Technology.

2. The Dean is responsible for the observance of the principles of conducting the classes specified in § 2-§ 5 and ensuring sanitary conditions.

3. The Dean referred to in this announcement should also be understood as the Head of the college for study programs at the college, the Head of the International Cooperation Centre of Lodz University of Technology for study programs at the International Faculty of Engineering, Head of doctoral studies, Head of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School at Lodz University of Technology, Head of the Language Centre at Lodz University of Technology, Head of the Sports Centre at Lodz University of Technology, Head of the Centre of Mathematics and Physics, Head of the Centre of Papermaking and Printing at Lodz University of Technology, head of postgraduate studies and head of a course or a training.

§ 7

It is possible to make changes to the rules for the implementation of courses specified in § 2-§ 5 during the semester in the event that specific restrictions on the operation of the university are introduced by the state authorities due to a change in the epidemic situation.

§ 8

The announcement comes into force on June 22, 2021, with effect from October 1, 2021.