Impact of COVID-19 on Tertiary Education Institutions
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What have global public health experts described the COVID-19 pandemic as in the text?

  • A time of great opportunities
  • An unexpected blessing
  • The perfect storm of adverse risk factors (correct)
  • A period of complete safety
  • What was the main response by governments towards tertiary education institutions' (TEIs') physical campuses during the pandemic?

  • Mandatory increase in student admissions
  • Enhancement of campus facilities
  • Closure of campuses for an undetermined period (correct)
  • Guaranteed graduation for all students
  • What did university leadership teams have to do during the COVID-19 crisis according to the text?

  • Make decisions rapidly with little information (correct)
  • Wait for complete normalcy to resume operations
  • Ignore all disruptions caused by the pandemic
  • Delay all decision-making processes
  • What was the common transition made by most countries due to the closure of TEIs' physical campuses?

    <p>Transition towards online delivery for teaching and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of university leadership teams when making decisions during the pandemic?

    <p>To minimize disruptions and resume 'normal' operations quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue related to one-off events, such as examinations and admissions, is highlighted in the text?

    <p>The fragility of important benchmarks and assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did some countries choose to postpone university entrance exams in the context of COVID-19?

    <p>To alleviate pressures on administrators and avoid rushed decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the World Bank respond to the impact of COVID-19 on education systems globally?

    <p>By collaborating with countries to mitigate learning loss at all levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Afghanistan do in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19 for technical and vocational training?

    <p>Implemented a multimodal delivery system supported by a specific project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategies are suggested in the text to ensure timely graduation and academic progression during disruptions like COVID-19?

    <p>Leveraging all available options for administering assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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