If the FEF strongly supports the union mobilizations against the future Arizona government, it has asked higher education establishments to demonstrate responsibility by postponing the exams scheduled for that day. The announced disruptions risk preventing many students from going to their exam locations, thus compromising their academic success. “The responsibility of establishments is to allow each student to take their exams in fair conditions. The regulatory framework allows in the event of force majeure to postpone an examination.says Adam Assaoui.
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As for the universities, all have chosen not to change the timetables. “After internal evaluation, and for practical and organizational reasons, the academic authorities have however opted to maintain the exams, considering that this measure remains in this scenario the least bad solution.explains UMons. “A subsequent postponement during the session of the sixty written exams and the thirty oral exams scheduled for this Monday would not only cause major organizational problems (availability of premises and teachers), but would also give rise to situations of inequality/unfairness for students. students evaluated.”
UCLouvain points out that the strike has been announced for several days and cannot justify an absence from an exam. “But teachers and exam board presidents will take the situation into account. We ask them to show flexibility and understanding.”says the spokesperson.
UMons has found in similar situations in the past that students had “sufficient time and resources to make appropriate arrangements to be present for assessments”. ULiège invites students to report to their teacher or faculty a delay or absence following the strike. She also appealed for solidarity among staff and students who carpool.
