Few states have plans for COVID-19 testing on campuses
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.
Read More about Few states have plans for COVID-19 testing on campusesExperts recommended frequent testing and limiting classroom size for college campuses
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 Experts recommended frequent testing and limiting classroom size for college campusesStudy 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.
Read More about Survey: Existing challenges in higher education made worse by the pandemicSurvey: College students anxious about their education amid pandemic
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…
Read More about Survey: College students anxious about their education amid pandemicIn-person college class simulations paint a complicated picture this fall
INSIDE HIGHER ED – As more colleges announce their instructional plans, two simulations suggest some of the likely challenges to a physical return. Others see opportunity for experimentation around teaching and learning.
Read More about In-person college class simulations paint a complicated picture this fallOpinion: What college life may look like for undergraduates this fall
INSIDE HIGHER ED – Beth Seltzer envisions how the term may unfold for a student who remains off campus in September.
Read More about Opinion: What college life may look like for undergraduates this fallWashington State to end limited license legal technicians program
ABA JOURNAL – The Washington Supreme Court will “sunset” the state’s Limited License Legal Technicians program that has permitted nonlawyers to perform some legal tasks within family law.
Read More about Washington State to end limited license legal technicians programValparaiso Law students and alumni reflect on the school’s legacy upon closing
THE INDIANA LAWYER – In a final twist of cruelty, the final graduating class of Valparaiso Law School and the alumni did not get to gather one final time to commemorate their alma mater. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented faculty, alumni and friends from saying goodbye together. So the institution closed quietly after the class of 2020…
Read More about Valparaiso Law students and alumni reflect on the school’s legacy upon closingConcordia Law to close after agreement to transfer school falls through
INSIDE HIGHER ED – Concordia University School of Law in Boise, Idaho, will not reopen this fall after the end of its summer term. The law school was established in 2007 by Concordia University Portland and began teaching students in 2012. Concordia University Portland announced its permanent closure in February due to financial difficulties.
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