A number of individuals have suggested that a reading/study period before finals each semester be incorporated into a new calendar. Why is this option not on the table?
A reading/study period is one or more days set aside for study; classes aren’t held during the period. The option of a reading/study period was seriously discussed by the Academic Calendar Task Force. Input from various groups on campus showed some support for this idea, but it was not strong and the idea was discarded. The complete FAQ is online at: http://www.iastate.edu/news/cal/faq/.
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