Colleges Shift Online After Uptick of Coronavirus Cases

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on universities, highlighting the challenges faced by institutions like Notre Dame and UNC in managing reopening plans. It emphasizes the role of policy responses and administrative decisions in handling the pandemic. The financial and logistical implications of shifting to online learning are also explored, including potential enrollment declines and resource allocation issues.

What measure did Notre Dame implement to manage the spread of COVID-19?

• Weekly health check-ups

• Online classes for the entire semester

• Negative test submission before campus return

• Mandatory quarantine for all students

Who is partly blamed for the increase in COVID-19 cases according to experts?

• Healthcare workers

• Only the students

• Local businesses

• School administrators and policy makers

Why did the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cancel in-person classes?

• To focus on sports activities

• Because of inadequate reopening plans

• To save on operational costs

• Due to a lack of student interest

What financial challenge might students face due to the shift to online learning?

• Higher transportation costs

• Being stuck in off-campus leases

• Difficulty in accessing online resources

• Increased tuition fees

What was a potential oversight by administrators in preparing for the shift to online learning?

• Reducing class sizes

• Hiring more faculty

• Increasing library resources

• Focusing too much on acquiring new signage