Much to everyone’s concern, the Delta variant is rapidly spreading in the U.S. – and it’s causing higher ed leaders to question whether they must alter their autumn semester plans. Some colleges are requiring vaccines or reimposing mask mandates. Others are finding their authority to impose mitigation measures limited by state-level policies.
In a nutshell, institutional leaders face great ambiguity this fall semester. How can they best operate their organizations and deliver learning to all students, while maintaining compliance with state laws – and keeping everyone safe and healthy?
