Coastal Alabama Community College will provide hospitality and tourism workforce development in a business and workforce development center owned by a local company. The area is seventh most vulnerable county in Alabama to sustain job losses as a result of COVID-19.

American Univesity, like many colleges, has canceled fall break, but administrators there plan to replace the time off with career readiness and skills development programs.

Johnson C. Smith University professor John Cash says universities that provide enriching curriculum and play for a diverse pool of students can spark future success in the multi-billion-dollar gaming field.

Agreement also includes commitments by the college to reduce senior administrator salaries, protect faculty research and professional development resources, manage faculty workload and more.