Though the Covid-19 pandemic appears poised to fundamentally change higher education, it's unclear exactly what the best next steps are for colleges (aside from the obvious — investing in virtual technology, adapting enrollment strategy, looking for ways to better support faculty). For some, tried-and-true efforts will continue to be effective, while other colleges will have to make more dramatic adjustments.
How is your college adjusting to this new normal? The Chronicle's report,"The Post Pandemic College,"explores the challenges higher education is facing, as well as the new realities of the academic experience.
The Academic Enterprise:Futurist and senior scholar at Georgetown University Bryan Alexander predicts a bumpy ride that could include intensive campus testing for Covid-19, heavier teaching burdens, college closures, and possible layoffs.
The Student Experience:Gen Z has been deeply affected by the pandemic and the national reckoning over racial violence as they face a tough job market and increased mental-health issues, as explored with higher-education reporterKarin Fischer.
The Business Models of Colleges: The pandemic gives academe the push it needs to plan for a more sustainable future, as argued by Rick Staisloff, founder of the consulting firm rpk GROUP.
Enrollment:Colleges are facing increased challenges to survive in a hyper-competitive recruitment race, according toCornell B. LeSane II, the vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions at Allegheny College.
