Amherst College Partners with 2U, Inc. to Prepare for Fall 2020
Amherst College will use 2UOS Essential to build high-quality, online versions of its largest enrollment courses
Amherst College is preparing for the fall semester by bringing some of its highest enrollment courses online in partnership with 2U, Inc, a global leader in education technology. Amherst faculty will reimagine their larger, lecture-style courses in a high-quality, online format with the support of 2UOS Essential, 2U’s bundled solution to help colleges and universities build, deliver, and support a hybrid learning experience this fall.
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“Students have come to Amherst College for 200 years in order to experience a rich liberal arts education rooted in the intellectual and social relationships that students build with their peers and Amherst faculty,” Provost and Dean of the Faculty Catherine Epstein said. “While in-person interaction will always be core to who we are, we believe that we can bring the Amherst experience to life online for certain courses this fall with the support of 2U.”
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In a recent announcement, Amherst laid out a plan for students, faculty, and the wider college community to safely return to campus in August. As part of that plan, courses with more than 35 students will be held online while large lecture halls will be used for medium-sized classes, and medium-sized classrooms will be used for small class sizes.
“2U is leveraging over a decade of experience to help Amherst bring the best of its liberal arts teaching online for the upcoming school year,” 2U Co-Founder and CEO Christopher “Chip” Paucek said. “COVID-19 has accelerated the trend toward blended education that combines the rigor of traditional campus-based education with the flexibility of a proven technology platform and world-class student and faculty support.”
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