After discussions for nearly a year, the calendar for the 2012 – 2013 academic year has been approved. The calendar was approved during the Jan. 25 Faculty Senate meeting and includes the first Drake January-Term. The January-Term, also know as J-Term, will allow students the opportunity to take the equivalent of a semester of a class in a mere three weeks. A variety of classes will be offered as well as opportunities to study abroad. The January-Term TaskForce developed several ideas regarding the new addition to the calendar. The TaskForce compiled a report that includes specifics regarding J-Term which can be acquired by speaking with Interim Provost Sue Wright.
January Term Progress Report highlights
- 45 experiences have been proposed.
- 40 of the 45 experiences have been approved by appropriate curricular bodies.
- Nine experiences are study seminars involving travel for all or part of the term.
- 36 are on-campus experiences (some include off-campus activities in the Des Moines area).
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
January-Term Fair — Tuesday, Feb. 28, 4 – 7 p.m. — Upper Olmsted
2012 – 2013, Academic Calendar
Summer Term: May 14 – August 26 (75 Days)
Fall Term: August 27 – December 14 (73 Days)
Fall Break: October 15 – 16, 2012
Winter Break: December 15 – January 6 (15 Days)
January Term: January 7 – January 25 (15 Days)
Spring Term: January 28 – May 17 (74 Days)
Spring Break: March 18 – 22, 2013
*Note: a separate calendar will be established for the Law School
