Dear Fahmeeda,
We offer a general flexibility if given warning, but haven't tackled the
exam issue head on. It has never arisen though we have many devout Muslim
students - what have they done in the past I wonder|?
I'd be interested in any other views,
Judith
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fehmeeda Riaz" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:01 AM
Subject: Exams and prayers
> Dear All,
>
> We were wondering if colleagues had any experiences of dealing with
requests to
> pray (mainly from Muslim students) during scheduled examinations. Any
guidance or
> advice would be most appreciated - ie whether colleagues have a policy in
this area,
> whether students have to submit their request prior to the scheduled exam
or whether
> this is not really permitted during formal, scheduled exams. Naturally, we
wish to
> respect the religious beliefs of our students but this has to be balanced
with the sheer
> logistics of running large, formal examinations where interruptions can be
a real
> problem.
>
> With best wishes
>
> Fehmeeda
>
>
>
> Fehmeeda Riaz
> Employee Relations Adviser (Diversity)
> University of Westminster
> HR Department
> 115 New Cavendish Street
> London, W1W 6UW
> Tel: 020-7911-5776
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