Protecting universities' core academic and research missions is the top priority of university presidents preparing to reopen in fall 2020.

With creativity and effort, we can identify the structural changes needed to preserve opportunities for students and build a stronger NCAA as we emerge from the pandemic. Cutting sports is not the right answer, says UB guest columnists Kathy DeBoer of the American Volleyball Coaches Association; Greg Earhart of the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America; Rob Kehoe of the College Programs for United Soccer Coaches; and Mike Moyer of the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

Congress should establish a fund to reimburse colleges and universities directly for the refunds they issue to students due to COVID-19, says UB guest columnist Jonathan Krasno, a professor from Binghamton University State University of New York.

HR leaders play a critical role in ensuring that all employees feel supported, and in establishing what the "new normal" will look like for the organization, while communicating in personable, relatable ways.