Thread by @CorsIAQ

1/ It takes a lot to move higher education, but COVID-19 is doing it. Many in higher ed are looking at a much different future, certainly much more on-line education (that's been happening and will accelerate).

2/ Expect more in-person (face-to-face) lectures w/ simultaneous live-streaming and recording to provide students w/ options, less demand for on-campus housing and transportation services at many universities, universities providing greater IT support off campus, and more.

3/ There is potential for greater service to under-served communities and advancement in diversity, equity and inclusion with these changes. But there is also a risk of doing it wrong and a loss of sense of academic community and support.

4/ This moment is a pivotal one for many colleges and universities. Reimagining not only the short-term, but also mid- and long-term future should be happening now.

5/ Loss or major changes in colleges and universities will affect states, regions, local communities, employers, future students, and other stakeholders. Very importantly, these stakeholders need to be a part of the discussion.

6/ The number of full-time equivalent students who are physically on campus at many universities will decline much more than total enrollment. There will be both cost savings and opportunities for repurposing physical infrastructure on campuses across the US.

7/ At many universities, these cost savings will be used for greater infrastructure, including smart classrooms for dual in-person and live streaming of lectures, and greater services for students both on and off-campus.

8/ Vacant space on campuses will serve many purposes, from leases to outside organizations to provide revenue to offset declining enrollment, communal space for partnerships w/ local community colleges and high schools, advanced student services for those on campus, and more.

9/ Some major universities, particularly w/ "elite" reputations or in states with swelling populations, will not have to worry as much about major changes. But the majority will, is, and must. It will be interesting to watch different strategies & successes, & sad to see failure.