The messaging has been clear from leaders at higher education institutions and university systems: they want to see more face-to-face instruction. But will they be able to pull it off?
Although mounting fees and tuition hikes are a big concern, here are a few things to ponder before dismantling existing funding streams for subsidized alternatives.
After the severe dislocation of COVID, many in higher ed are asking: Will things go back to normal once we are vaccinated and can return to on-campus life?
The University of Houston-Downtown is one of dozens of institutions in the state to receive backing to get stopped-out students to pursue degrees and certificates.
Initiative designed to diversify the teaching profession with more diverse educators adds six minority-serving universities to its K-12 equity mission.
"Our students are older, and many of them are working. Some of them are essential workers but not yet vaccinated. There's a lot of exposure that happens outside of my classroom."