Amid a global pandemic, Mississippi’s IHL board has directed its universities to offer as much “face to face” instruction as possible. As a result of these instructions, Alcorn State University will not be offering online formats for any classes that were already deemed face-to-face prior to this COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, there are hundreds of dollars in new fees being charged that Alcorn students have received no explanation for. This all comes as Mississippi continues to be one of the leading states in COVID-19 infection rates. Even so, institutions such as University of Mississippi or The University of Southern Mississippi, who are under the same IHL direction, are working to make online course options possible for their students. This blatant disregard for students’ health and wellness is of great concern to the Alcorn community, and we are demanding CHANGE!