College and university leaders must be nimble and open to disruptive, outside-the-box systems thinking—now and in a post-pandemic world, says UB Future Shock columnist James E. Samels.
Encouraging donations by connecting with supporters on a deeper level is important now, particularly when many may face financial constraints due to COVID-19, says UB guest columnist Adam Weinger.
Nearly all colleges and universities are expecting declines in international student enrollment in the fall, while travel restrictions keep study abroad programs for U.S. students dormant.
More admitted students and their parents attended and actively participated in Whitman College's multiweek virtual event than previous on-campus tours.
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.
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.
A college advising coalition working to increase college access redoubles its efforts to keep high school seniors and juniors focused on college enrollment.
Planning for online and face-to-face instruction in fall 2020 is forcing colleges to look at new models of teaching that provide flexibility and credits for co-curricular learning.
