People all over the world have suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the longest school closures and a predicted recession, this is the worst disruption to education systems in recent years.
Education system disruptions in the last year have already resulted in significant losses and learning imbalances. While all of the national and local governments' efforts to provide remote training are admirable, they have demonstrated that through proper planning and programs that will allow students to continue their studies despite the global pandemic situation.
Despite the difficulties, Filipinos demonstrated creativity and perseverance during the epidemic. Societal pressures to mobilize contributions from various sectors to combat the pandemic prompted Higher Education Institutions (HIEs) to take on these problems.
A recent record of Covid-19 cases was dropped in Quezon City, as well as other areas, in accordance with the Commission of Higher Education's provision (CHED). With the assistance and support of the Quezon City LGU, the Quezon City University began its pilot implementation of face-to-face classes on selected courses with their respective subjects, which included laboratories, the last week of March.
The pilot implementation of face-to-face in the university consists of five courses offered in the university that are participating in the program for the upcoming Academic Year 2022-2023 in August. This pilot implementation will assist the university in plotting its plans for expansion or possible upgrade in terms of capacity or number of students, number of rooms or facilities, and overall university adjustments to accommodate students in light of the new normal situation.
This coming new Academic Year 2022-2023, students can expect a different academic setup than in previous years. We're embracing the new normal. A lot of changes occurred. This preparation by Quezon City University will provide students with the opportunity to be physically present in the classroom set-up within the university, but with some changes and a new set of rules regarding health protocols.
This pandemic has heralded a new era of challenges, uncertainties, and opportunities. It is our responsibility to adapt and transform the challenges and issues into opportunities for our country and the global community to thrive and prosper.
Opmerkingen