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Combating Coronavirus
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The fall semester has begun for many colleges, and Covid-19 is surging. The Chronicle is tracking developments across higher ed here. Read on for daily live updates and information. -
Expanding access to Wi-Fi, housing first responders, engaging kids and senior citizens — here’s who is doing what to fight the pandemic and its fallout.
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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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The Trump administration is particularly tough on China, and American universities are feeling the impact. But they’re not alone.
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Some losses we lament, others not so much. Tell us what higher-ed practices you’d like to see gone for good.
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So your campus salary hasn’t budged in years? Maybe it’s time to promote your academic skills to outside “clients.”
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The past month shows just how strongly colleges’ decisions can affect the health of their surrounding communities.
Virtual Events
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UPCOMING: September 10, 2 p.m., ET | With Support from Ascendium
For many students today, the path to a degree is more uncertain than ever. How can colleges support more students, keep them on track, and close equity gaps? In an upcoming virtual forum, a panel of leading practitioners join The Chronicle for a discussion of what it looks like to be a student-centered institution in the age of Covid-19. Register Now -
UPCOMING: September 14, 2 p.m., ET | With Support from Keystone Academic Solutions
The pandemic has upended the world of international higher ed. Global experiences without studying abroad. Online learning with an international perspective. Our virtual forum examines where it is headed next. Register Now -
UPCOMING: September 15, 2 p.m., ET | With Support from United States Military Academy West Point
The Chronicle and higher-ed leaders discuss the results of a national survey on what colleges are doing to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct and how they’re measuring impact. They will explore both shared challenges and promising directions to improve institutional prevention and response. Register Now -
UPCOMING: September 16, 2 p.m., ET | With Support from Zendesk
How can colleges support students beyond the online classroom? In a virtual forum from The Chronicle and a panel of experts will examine how the offices of the registrar, advising, and financial aid can evolve for our new digital realities and beyond. Register Now
The Review
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The scholar Brandon Byrd discusses a field that has been “marginalized for too long.”
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This dangerous moment demands that we give an elusive concept its history.
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How will the pandemic change the way higher education works?
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We should admit that not all students have the talent to flourish in college.
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Data
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The Chronicle has been tracking coronavirus spikes in counties with big college campuses. On three of those campuses, leaders worry that students could infect the community.
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Covid-19 has tested colleges, strained students and the work force, and spilled into surrounding communities, sometimes in unexpected ways.
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Colleges with online offerings had the most students receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill or Department of Defense Tuition Assistance benefits.
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Advice
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This fall, your institution may be debating new course requirements on race and anti-racism. Here is some advice from the University of Michigan’s 30-year-old requirement.
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The Democratic and Republican conventions offered academics a few lessons on what to do — and a lot on what not to do — in a virtual classroom.
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Here’s one model for a university internship program that offers graduate students the diverse career options they need.
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An academic-writing specialist tackles your questions about thorny aspects of scholarly productivity during a pandemic.
Trends Report
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No one in higher education can afford to be complacent. Cultural, demographic, and economic forces are changing the world around and on campuses, challenging long-held beliefs and upending traditions. This special report on five major trends in higher education — and other emergent changes to be aware of — will help you chart a path.
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One potential measure of reach is in online sharing: posts on Twitter, blog links, and other engagement metrics of various kinds.
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As colleges enroll more underprepared students, they’re increasingly eliminating remedial courses. Critics say it’s unrealistic to expect nearly every student to succeed right off the bat — even with extra academic support.
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Don’t be defensive. Talk about how your institution brings value. And more advice that college leaders recommend.
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What’s on the horizon in admissions, business models, college rankings, and more, from our 2019 Trends Report.
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A skeptical public is increasingly willing to interfere in colleges’ internal affairs.
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