University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue is bemoaning an increase in online classes in the state’s colleges and universities.
“It’s somewhat concerning to me as we look at this trend from post-COVID time over more and more online,” Perdue said at a Board of Regents meeting held at Georgia Southern University Tuesday. “This is really a response to our broader audience, including our presidents in the audience today, to understand if this is driven by faculty or student demand in that regard.”
“I mean, if we continue that, we can become the Western Governors University and not need all the new square footage that’s being requested every year, so that’s just a simple issue,” he added, referring to a private online university.
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