What Students Need This Academic Year

As the pandemic trudges on, students and their families long for a college experience that feels engaging, safe, supportive, relevant, and valuable. But with continued uncertainty, what does that look like? And how can campus communities get there together?

The first in a four-part series, “Going Forward: The Higher Ed We Need Now,” our virtual forum will examine what elements of “normal” campus life are still desirable for students and what changes they hope to see.

Join our co-hosts, Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, and Sara Lipka, assistant managing editor at The Chronicle, as they talk with experts and students to answer questions such as:

• How can college leaders gather input from students to guide planning?
• What opportunities and support do students find most valuable right now?
• How are students and their families making decisions about educational plans?
• What preparation for careers and life feels most relevant?

Speakers:

• Ariana Berumen, Student, University of California at Berkeley
• Vani Mittal, Student, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Sherry Pagoto, Director, UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media, University of Connecticut
• Malik Singleton, Student, Harris-Stowe State University

With Support From TIAA

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