Since the start of spring semester, groups on campus have called for an increase in pandemic safety measures by writing press releases, sending letters to University administrators and creating petitions.
Announced Nov. 1, the program comes as an indication of strengthening relationships between the University and tribal nations but some argue that the program’s eligibility criteria should extend to more students.
Amid attempts across the nation to dictate how concepts like race and gender appear in academic curriculum, the University of Minnesota signaled it would protect academic freedom through a new resolution.
Many University of Minnesota staff and faculty members did not support President Gabel’s recent salary and benefits increase, especially because they said they have not received fair compensation for working through the pandemic.
PSG Congress is recommitting on the current standardized policy for the University to allow students to attend remotely if they have a legitimate reason.