Rebuilding Student Communities as the return to Campus after COVID

Abstract

Over the last year, students, instructors and university communities have seen massive disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic and many of the disruptions have ramifications for the years to come. One major disturbance is the breakdown of the student community with in the university. This community supported the students and motived students to do their best work. The symptoms of this breakdown is demonstrated in the mental health of students and their quality of work. The rebuilding of the student/university community can be accomplished through well documented practices in the classroom, laboratory, and student societies. As universities open it will be necessary for the instructors to play a vital role in implementing these practices to help students rebuild a healthy community with in the university.