A survey conducted by the Student Government Association indicates that 70% of students think a hybrid reopening model — offering a blend or a choice of in-person and virtual instruction — is the best choice for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester.

What happens when a university opens in a pandemic? Apparently, Mercer University plans to find out.

Schools all over the country, including Teri Reed’s, have moved to digital teaching methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jefferson County Public Schools started distance learning on April 7, and students and teachers have had to adapt to the situation.

The university will move to online learning until at least April 3, and potentially through the rest of the spring term.

Classes have been canceled until March 23 to give professors time to transition online, according to an email from President Bill Underwood. After that, all courses will be delivered online until April 3. 

In an email from President Bill Underwood, it was announced that students have a choice between in-person and online instruction.