It looks like the worst of the pandemic may be over, which means northern hemisphere institutions are looking at getting back to normal in the fall. But what does that mean? Bryan Alexander, who has been closely tracking the impact of Covid on U.S. institutions, has some thoughts. he is not alone in predicting things like post-pandemic trauma, learning loss and difficulties paying bills. He also suggests we will continue to meet online and that there may be a greater interest in health-related curricula. But there are open questions: how much learning will continue to take place online? Will institutions improve their capacity and skills? What will be the long-term impact on enrollment? Will the concerns about justice and equity persist into the new normal? All good questions.
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