American University Washington College of Law plans hybrid of on-campus and online courses this fall
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW – Today, President Burwell shared an announcement regarding the Fall 2020 plans for American University, AU Forward. Consistent with this plan, Washington College of Law (WCL) has been developing a plan for WCL instruction and use of our Tenley Campus for Fall 2020 that reflects our mission, commitment, and community…
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LAW.COM – The law school had hoped to offer a hybrid of in-person and online classes for the fall semester, but concluded that the constraints imposed by the university were too much to overcome.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED – States stop short of advising colleges to test all students when campuses reopen, despite concerns that approach will lead to missing those who could spread the virus to others.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED – New research suggests that for a large campus dealing with COVID-19, accurate testing and limits on class size and social contact may be of critical importance.
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THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION – As colleges plan to welcome students back — whether virtually or in person — this fall, a new study sheds light on the damaging effect the Covid-19 pandemic has already wrought on students’ educations.
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THE HECHINGER REPORT – The Class of 2020 is graduating from a distance. We all want American life to return to normal as quickly as possible, and hope that the fall will see students walking across college campuses again. But we have to gird ourselves for the possibility that might not happen.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED – The influential chairman of the U.S. Senate’s education committee, Lamar Alexander, is voicing support for additional funding for colleges and K-12 schools in the next coronavirus stimulus package to help them reopen.
Read More about Senate education committee leader seeks additional funding to reopen schoolsStudy explores the most effective methods of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 on campus
INSIDE HIGHER ED – New research suggests that for a large campus dealing with COVID-19, accurate testing and limits on class size and social contact may be of critical importance.
Read More about Study explores the most effective methods of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 on campusSurvey: Existing challenges in higher education made worse by the pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED – The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated issues like government funding, student mental health and diversity and inclusion, according to a new report by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED – Eighty-five percent of college students said they are experiencing increased stress and anxiety due to the coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty about continuing their education, according to a survey conducted by TimelyMD, a higher education telehealth company. But less than a quarter of students surveyed said they have reached out to a therapist for…
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