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Advice
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By Aisha S. Ahmad

In the early weeks of a global catastrophe like Covid-19, it’s best to accept that the world has changed and reimagine yourself and your work within it.

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Enrollment
By Eric Hoover

As college leaders fret about the pandemic’s impact on enrollments, a flurry of findings suggests what prospective students are thinking. But is this data useful? (PREMIUM)

Student Health
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By Katherine Mangan

President Jerry Falwell Jr. said it was safe to return to campus. Others called that view “reckless.” Students must decide what to believe.
Teaching
By Kelly Field

As professors become colleges’ primary or even sole point of contact for many students, the faculty role in meeting students’ emotional needs will matter more than ever. (PREMIUM)

Everyone is under stress trying to cope with the novel coronavirus pandemic, but students are especially vulnerable: They’re disconnected from campus resources and communities, as well as the structure and rhythm of classes and the academic year. Download our latest collection for expert advice on supporting students through this stressful transition.
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Views
In Case You Missed It
By Kevin Gannon

It’s not a matter of if, but rather when, you will need to rethink things like grading, due dates, assignments, and your definition of “rigor.”

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Special Reports

As colleges and universities have struggled to devise policies to respond to the quickly evolving situation, here are links to The Chronicle’s key coverage of how this worldwide health crisis is affecting campuses.
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