Pandemic COVID-19 and Higher Ed: Preparing for the Fall Semester July 16, 2020 by Addison Shaw Despite thorough emergency and continuity planning and responses, the fall semester is still up in the air. The SARS-CoV-2 virus is extremely infectious, and puts immense pressure on higher education institutions to find a safe approach for educating students in the fall. Some schools have already started exploring the idea, and have come up with a few key points and ideas to consider or include in a return-to-school plan. Read more »