Since 2020, online degrees have rocketed into the public lexicon. Far from being a flash-in-the-pan moment born out of pandemic-induced necessity, remote learning is now a viable and often preferred alternative to brick-and-mortar learning. When it comes to leadership credentialing in particular, it is a helpful way for established professionals to learn new skills and develop their resume while holding down other responsibilities.
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education announced a plan to avoid layoffs and program cuts by pursuing a course-sharing initiative across its 10 campuses.
Students and instructors have the option for remote learning and excused absences after backlash against returning to classes so soon after the campus shooting.