Social distancing measures are only part of the new plans being discussed at colleges and universities for changes to esports arenas because of Covid-19. Some are much more drastic.
Higher ed must mobilize students' inquisitiveness, energy and desire to effect change to improve communities—and to help students thrive in a rapidly changing job market and world, says UB guest columnist Eric Skipper, provost for University of South Carolina Beaufort.
A college advising coalition working to increase college access redoubles its efforts to keep high school seniors and juniors focused on college enrollment.
Contact tracing of individuals diagnosed with coronavirus has become a new academic program at colleges and universities as states and communities attempt to reopen despite the continued spread of COVID-19.
In economic downturns, community college enrollment often rises as students of all ages look to save money or learn new skills after they've lost jobs.
The future will be shaped by those whose education is now preparing them for their contributions to whatever comeback we envision, say UB guest columnists Jo Allen and Andrew K. Benton, of Meredith College and Pepperdine U, respectively. Our investment in students could not be more critical.
