The number of U.S. students who want to obtain European degrees spiked at the onset of the pandemic and continues to climb. Meanwhile, families who originally showed interest in their children attending European universities prior to COVID-19 have yet to change their minds.
Many say yes, but with caveats, found a nationwide survey of college and university students. Their responses can help campus leaders in planning for reopening.
Half of high school class of 2020 graduates says coronavirus altered their higher ed plans, with around 30% now planning to work or put off starting college.
While most college students say their institution has responded well to the coronavirus, a majority don't want to pay full tuition if all of their classes will be online in the 2020-21 school year.
Stetson University has launched the foundation of a revitalized workforce development program featuring over 20 prepackaged courses that the Florida institution plans to strengthen with more in-depth offerings led by faculty.
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.
