Concerns over a second wave of coronavirus later this year will keep courses at one of the nation's largest higher educations systems, The California State University, mostly online in fall 2020.
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.
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.
The damage done to students' mental health by the coronavirus outbreak and ensuing college closures has surprised even researchers at a student advocacy organization.
Bucks County Community College has streamlined once-beleaguered financial aid review processes by adopting a two-way interface that now connects the financial aid office and the Follett-operated school bookstore to help students with purchasing their textbooks. Sponsored content by Trimdata.
Communication is key to keeping them motivated and supported for the seasons that we know will return, even if we don't have a start date, say UB guest columnists Jessica Mannetti and Mark Nofri, coaches at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.
UB guest columnist Laura Spence shares how Sterling College transitioned field-oriented scholarship to the online space, while still keeping the field, farm, forest and community in the coursework.
Often, distance learning instructors who record themselves will do a quick check to make sure everything is working, but they rarely review the entire video, experts note.
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.
