The fall semester has been hell for most colleges — canceled classes, dorm closures, outbreaks and deaths. No one wants a repeat.
But the failures and rare successes of the semester might help universities prepare for next year. Many schools plan to bring more students back for the spring semester, even though coronavirus cases in their communities continue to rise.
In part, that’s a financial consideration: Students paying room and board are crucial for strained budgets. But it also reflects schools’ confidence that they have learned how to handle the pandemic.
