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