As vaccines become more available, the pandemic recedes, and colleges plan for a fall return-to-campus, academic leaders must begin to assess what the post-pandemic college looks like. Many of the shifts during the pandemic and remote-learning could (and should) remain, while others can be slowly phased out.
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The Academic Enterprise: Futurist and senior scholar at Georgetown University Bryan Alexander predicts a bumpy ride that could include intensive campus testing for Covid-19, heavier teaching burdens, college closures, and possible layoffs. The Student Experience: Gen Z has been deeply affected by the pandemic and the national reckoning over racial violence as they face a tough job market and increased mental-health issues, as explored with higher-education reporter Karin Fischer. Enrollment: Colleges are facing increased challenges to survive in a hyper-competitive recruitment race, according to Cornell B. LeSane II, the vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions at Allegheny College. The Business Models of Colleges: The pandemic gives academe the push it needs to plan for a more sustainable future, as argued by Rick Staisloff, founder of the consulting firm rpk GROUP. |
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