Ten New Jersey universities and colleges launch "New Jersey Scholar Corps" to convince students to return home to complete degrees and help the state recover from coronavirus.
Attackers are taking advantage of the pandemic, with work-from-home orders, and of the potential disruption to chains of command, say UB guest columnists David Carson and Harvey Gannon. Here's Flagler College's story of a thwarted phishing attempt and seven ways for any institution to protect itself.
Barcodes can prove essential for streamlining workflows, engaging students and increasing safety—even during the coronavirus pandemic, says UB guest columnist Chloe Hahn, who provides five tips for implementation.
Coronavirus testing, antibody testing, contact tracing and isolating those who fail are all key parts of the fall 2020 plans at colleges and universities determined to open.
Those institutions of higher learning that are upfront about the uncertainty of the fall semester are those that will gain the trust of their students and families, and endure after this trying time has passed, says UB guest columnist Francesco C. Cesareo, president of Assumption College, which will become Assumption University on June 10.
While 28 million Americans have canceled education plans due to coronavirus, others are considering enrolling soon, with nondegree programs getting the closest look.
We must keep our students and institutional missions at the core of our decisions, offering flexibility and accessibility to those who need it most, says UB guest columnist and Adelphi U Vice President Kristen Capezza. Here's how.
