Students at the University of Roraima (UERR) are protesting the decision to start the semester with remote classes, demanding more dialogue and transparency from university management.
On Friday morning, February 20, students from the State University of Roraima (UERR) held a protest outside the university's administrative headquarters in Boa Vista. The demonstration was sparked by the decision announced by the university to commence the 2026.1 academic semester with entirely online classes, set to begin on February 23. Protesters are voicing their concerns regarding the lack of communication from university officials and calling for greater transparency from the management about the decision-making process.
The announcement, made by the university's Vice-Rector of Teaching and Undergraduate Studies, Everaldo Barreto da Silva, was communicated through a circular memorandum sent to course coordinators, faculty, and students. Students expressed frustration that this significant change was made suddenly, with no prior consultation from students, professors, or academic representatives, leaving them feeling sidelined in discussions about their education.
The situation at UERR reflects a broader discontent among students regarding remote learning policies, particularly in the context of ongoing adjustments in educational delivery due to the pandemic. The demands for open dialogue highlight the importance of involving the academic community in essential decisions that impact their learning environment, and it raises questions about the effectiveness of online education in a region where such changes are often met with skepticism.
