As the pandemic reaches the one-year mark in the United States, college presidents reflected on the impact the prolonged crisis has had on their institutions, their communities-- and themselves. The past year has seen not only the rampant spread of the novel coronavirus, but also social and political unrest. All of these issues have affected poor and marginalized communities more than others--groups directly served by community colleges. Although it's been a very difficult year for everyone, and college presidents have been tested like never before, they've also found inspiration in how their campus communities have come together in the face of these challenges.
Big Year, Big Change: One Year into The Pandemic, Here's What College Leaders are Thinking