"The infectious virus has affected the lives of young and old, rich and poor, around the world. But seismic events like this tend to have an outsize impact on teenagers and young adults, its aftershocks reverberating throughout their lives. It can set habits, influence educational and vocational choices, and leave a lasting emotional stamp."
In The Chronicle's, The Post-Pandemic College, seven leading experts examine how campus constituencies, functions, and trends are likely to be affected — and adapt to — the pandemic environment in the coming academic year and beyond.
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.
