As we approach the one-year mark of the pandemic, many colleges are still reeling from the effects of Covid-19 — the campus closures, the mass migration to digital offerings, the economic crisis, and significant financial losses. How will the pandemic shape higher education in the years to come? In The Chronicle'sThe Post-Pandemic College, six experts explore what the new classroom experience will look like and how professors can best prepare as we approach the second year of the pandemic.
The Academic Enterprise: Expect intensive campus testing for Covid-19, heavier teaching burdens, college closures, and possible layoffs. By Bryan Alexander, futurist and senior scholar at Georgetown University.
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. By Karin Fischer, higher-education reporter.
Enrollment:Colleges are facing increased challenges to survive in a hyper-competitive recruitment race. By Cornell B. LeSane II, vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions at Allegheny College.
The Business Models of Colleges: The pandemic has given academe the push it needs to plan for a more sustainable future. By Rick Staisloff, founder of the consulting firm rpk GROUP.
