As of this week, most of the country has been plunged into lockdown or faced greater restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating conditions caused by the Sydney outbreak of the Delta variant. Despite these circumstances, there has been no public announcement regarding bringing back the CRS/CRN grading scheme. 

As the pandemic worsens and continued to negatively impact students' mental health, employment and educational outcomes, it is only fair that the ANU brings back the CRS/CRN grading scheme to give us peace of mind during these volatile conditions and allow us to focus on maintaining our wellbeing during uncertain times. 

ANU implemented the CRS/CRN system in 2020 to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the sudden shift to online classes. This ensured that student's transcripts and results would reflect their performance during normal times, rather than those during the stress of a mass public health emergency. 

In the past week, students have faced:

• A sudden shift to online classes for the foreseeable future due to the ACT implementing lockdown conditions until September 2.
• Disruptions and changes to assignment schedules in response.
• Restrictions in accessing university or residence-based resources such as printing facilities and libraries, as well as disruptions to on-campus internet services.
• Risks to employment and income including those caused by specific restrictions for students at ANU Halls working in hospitality and retail industries.
• Challenges/delays in accessing government income assistance and subsidisation.
• Difficulties accessing necessities including food and toiletries due to panic buying conditions in several states across Australia. Additionally, problems for on-campus students in accessing kitchen and laundry facilities.
• Social isolation causing or exacerbating mental health issues or poor wellbeing.

Given the uncertain and stressful conditions COVID-19 continues to impose; The ANU should bring the CRS/CRN system back to reduce the negative impacts on health and wellbeing and allow students to cope with the situation at hand.

Would you please sign this petition to show your support for the CRS/CRN system's implementation in Semester 2 2021?