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With the exception of Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, which will have online-only instruction, all the Central Mass. colleges and universities who have announced their plans for the fall semester plan to have a hybrid of in-classroom and online instruction, with most starting their semesters early in August and then closing campuses before December.

Should Central Mass. colleges be planning to have in-classroom instruction this fall?
Yes, their social distancing measures should prevent a spike in on-campus cases. (25%, 48 VOTES)
Yes, it is the best way to ensure students would commit to enrolling for the fall. (8%, 15 VOTES)
Yes, online instruction is not as effective in teaching students. (32%, 62 VOTES)
No, case spikes in other parts of the country suggest the situation is too tenuous. (25%, 47 VOTES)
No, parents, students and staff will not feel safe enough for classes to meet in-person. (5%, 10 VOTES)
No, online-only classes would be just as effective. (5%, 9 VOTES)
Poll Description

With the exception of Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, which will have online-only instruction, all the Central Mass. colleges and universities who have announced their plans for the fall semester plan to have a hybrid of in-classroom and online instruction, with most starting their semesters early in August and then closing campuses before December.

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  • Ed Niser
    June 30, 2020

    I believe there can be a balance, between those attending because they learn best in person with those who are finding success at home.

  • June 30, 2020

    Colleges and the attendees are an important piece of the local economy and not exempt from the pool of consumers needed to reinvigorate commerce. The people administering the schools are adults. The students at the college level are adults. We must expect them to act as such and follow the protocols in place.