Adjuncts say the coronavirus reveals systemic inequities in higher ed; some colleges are giving students longer to make their decisions; and more.
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By Megan Zahneis

Adjunct faculty members say the coronavirus reveals systemic inequities in higher education.

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Admissions
By Eric Hoover

As the coronavirus disrupts the admissions process, a growing number of institutions are giving students more time to make a decision. But others are holding fast to May 1. (PREMIUM)

Research
By Marc Parry

The Covid-19 pandemic could expose societal divisions that social scientists want to understand. For now, they’ll have to study from afar.

Campus Health
Chronicle Staff

Moody’s Investors Service downgrades its outlook for the higher-education sector, more institutions adopt pass/fail grading, faculty members express concerns about their lack of input in the move to online instruction, and more.

The Edge
By Goldie Blumenstyk

In the chaos of the coronavirus outbreak, agility isn’t about should’ve or could’ve. It takes nimble communication and conscientious attention to the needs of your community.

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By Brian Leiter

Public universities can’t make hiring decisions based on political viewpoints. (PREMIUM)

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