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Survey results from over 130 private and public institutions, community and technical colleges across the country show that schools in higher education are approaching reopening in a variety of ways.

Institutions are making substantial modifications to keep staff and students safe and healthy, including:

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KEY FINDINGS ON POST-COVID RETURN-TO-CAMPUS PLANS

Student Learning

Safety Precautions and Procedures

Health Monitoring and Testing

Critical Communication

HOW HIGHER EDUCATION IS ADAPTING

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of society in 2020, and higher education is no exception. Between the abrupt interruption of the Spring semester and the still hazy future, higher education institutions are radically adapting to account for new safety concerns and requirements in a post-coronavirus world.

of respondents said their institutions are planning for a combination of online and in-person courses when they reopen

Adequate PPE and disinfectant supplies for on-campus use

Staggered schedules for classes, dining halls, office hours, facilities use, etc.

Supervision and limitation of group events, including school athletics, social gatherings, etc.

Guidelines and restrictions for on-campus residents and housing

Options for hands-on learning, including labs, practicums, clinicals, etc.

73%

will offer students the flexibility to choose online or in-person classes63%

79%

63%

63%

54%

52%

Responses show that testing for COVID-19 is generally not a top priority of campuses.

Many colleges and universities are ramping up communication in order to reach students and staff both on and off-campus.

Some schools also utilize channels that can provide immediate notifications, including:

However, many higher education institutions will be implementing:

44%

33%

61%

62%

Only 33% of respondents listed testing as one of the health and safety procedures in place to protect their community

Safety procedures for individuals to report and self- quarantine, or quarantine as a result of a medical professional recommendation

Systems for contact tracing community members that may have encountered an individual who contracted COVID-19

of respondents said they’ll have a system in place to communicate immediately with all or targeted segments of their community

Greater availability of health and wellness services, including virtual options

46%

47%

48%

will implement more targeted notifications from university administration and health services

will conduct daily health checks and symptom tracking

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66% 48% 44%