How ASU Is Adapting to the Covid Pandemic

The transcript discusses the ongoing response to COVID-19, emphasizing the need for institutions to adapt and manage effectively. It highlights the growth of digital education and its potential to reduce costs. The demand for college graduates remains high, with a focus on STEM and interdisciplinary skills. Permanent changes in education modalities are noted, with technology playing a key role. The importance of diversity and accessibility in education is also addressed, showcasing efforts to ensure a representative student body.

What is the institution's approach to managing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Changing operating parameters

• Closing the institution temporarily

• Reducing research activities

• Increasing tuition fees

What is the institution's strategy for adapting to the ongoing presence of COVID-19?

• Building new tools and adapting operations

• Developing a vaccine

• Focusing solely on online education

• Reducing student intake

How has the institution managed to reduce the cost of education?

• Through digital immersion programs

• By cutting faculty salaries

• By increasing class sizes

• By offering more scholarships

What is the growth rate of the institution's digital immersion programs?

• 10% per year

• 30% per year

• 15% per year

• 25% per year

What is the expected future of virtual learning in higher education?

• It will become a permanent feature

• It will be phased out

• It will be limited to STEM subjects

• It will only be used in emergencies

What combination of skills is currently in high demand in the job market?

• Philosophy and AI

• English and coding

• Biochemistry and opera

• History and mathematics

How does the institution ensure socio-economic diversity among its students?

• By focusing only on local students

• By offering free education

• By breaking down financial barriers

• By limiting admissions