The semester is wrapping up, and as students, staff, and faculty across the nation prepare for the winter break, I Stand Corrected’s team of experts share their own experiences with academic reprieves and debate the formative role of the standard academic calendar. Where did the 15 week semester come from? What part does rest place in effective scholarship? In what ways does experience enhance the academic mission of the college? What’s your best break story?

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