Author ORCID Identifier
Cristo Leon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0930-0179
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Description
The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to higher education, disrupting traditional teaching methodologies and requiring institutions to adapt rapidly to ensure continuity of learning. This case study examines how a leading STEM-focused public research university navigated these challenges, leveraging strategic planning, technological innovation, and adaptive leadership to sustain its mission. The study highlights the institution’s transition to online learning, the implementation of blended modalities, and the operational adjustments safeguarding its community while maintaining educational excellence. Drawing on insights gained during the pandemic, the institution revised its strategic plan for 2025, incorporating goals for digital transformation, sustainability, and improved quality of life on campus. This analysis provides actionable lessons for other universities, emphasizing the importance of embedding flexibility, innovation, and crisis preparedness into long-term planning. By reflecting on the institution’s experience, this study offers a blueprint for resilience and growth in an increasingly unpredictable global landscape.
Publication/Submission Date
12-4-2024
Keywords
Sustainable Development Goal 4 Quality Education (SDG 4), higher education, pandemic response, STEM education, strategic planning, digital transformation, crisis leadership, hybrid learning, student engagement, educational innovation, institutional resilience.
Disciplines
Education
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Llado-Wrzos, Michelle Lorette and Leon, Cristo Ph.D., "Strategizing Education Amid Crisis: A Case Study on Transforming Higher Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Academia Journals Hidalgo]" (2024). STEM for Success Resources. 98.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/stemresources/98