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What have global public health experts described the COVID-19 pandemic as in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What was the common transition made by most countries due to the closure of TEIs' physical campuses?
What was the goal of university leadership teams when making decisions during the pandemic?
What was the goal of university leadership teams when making decisions during the pandemic?
What issue related to one-off events, such as examinations and admissions, is highlighted in the text?
What issue related to one-off events, such as examinations and admissions, is highlighted in the text?
Why did some countries choose to postpone university entrance exams in the context of COVID-19?
Why did some countries choose to postpone university entrance exams in the context of COVID-19?
How did the World Bank respond to the impact of COVID-19 on education systems globally?
How did the World Bank respond to the impact of COVID-19 on education systems globally?
What did Afghanistan do in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19 for technical and vocational training?
What did Afghanistan do in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19 for technical and vocational training?
What strategies are suggested in the text to ensure timely graduation and academic progression during disruptions like COVID-19?
What strategies are suggested in the text to ensure timely graduation and academic progression during disruptions like COVID-19?
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