Universities that have refunded less than 100 percent due to COVID-19 closures face the prospect of class actions, say UB guest columnists Hyongsoon Kim, Molly Whitman, Robert Pees and Anthony Pierce of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. Some have been filed; more are a certainty. Here's why.
Thinking of building or revamping a space on campus for an esports arena? These stunning spaces offer a look at what's possible when colleges combine creativity with the right technology.
As colleges and universities are shifting rapidly to online learning, it is crucial to maintain academic continuity and connect with students across distance and digital devices. Instructors need ways to humanize online content beyond text-based interactions. Video is an ideal way to keep the human element in online courses, adding personalization that increases instructor presence, […]
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many colleges and universities have suddenly needed to move online, and are under pressure to continue to deliver high-quality teaching and learning in a remote environment. Traditionally, deploying a cloud-based LMS can require many weeks or months, which is too much time in the current crisis for any institutions requiring […]
From campus food pantries to emergency financial aid, and wellness support to mental health counseling, colleges are pulling together services to make it easier for students to locate what they need.
Colleges and universities considering launching an esports program must complete a long checklist of items. One of the most important is finding a dedicated space for an arena on campus.
Many institutions have had to make a sudden transition to online learning. Even under ideal circumstances, making the transition from in-person teaching and learning to an online environment is a big step. There are so many factors to consider, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. How do you start making important decisions about tools, teaching […]
During these unprecedented times, many institutions are having to find unique ways to serve those who may need to remain on campus, while adhering to social distancing requirements. Many campus dining venues are transforming into grab-and-go operations to facilitate the need to limit person-to-person interaction. Attend this web seminar to learn from a panel of […]
Some predict higher ed's shift to pass/fail grading and online learning during coronavirus closures will raise greater awareness about the inequities some students face.
As concern grows around COVID-19, many higher education leaders are making the difficult decision to close¯schools and transition to entirely remote or online learning. To help make the transition successful, Microsoft has created resources, training and how-to guides to help¯support¯ IT, educators, staff and students. Attend this webinar to learn how to leverage Microsoft Teams […]
