Pandemic Protocol: Realizations and Innovations at Colby College

The COVID-19 Pandemic expedited the timeline for technological modernizations at many institutions. As the fall semester approaches, a new normal is expected. Institutions are reflecting on what they learned and deciding which newly adopted practices to continue. In this episode, Katelyn Ilkani talks with Jason Parkhill, Interim Chief Information Officer at Colby College. Jason shares how the pandemic brought innovation to Colby, highlighted inequities on campus and prompted new insights into the future of higher ed.

Highlights include:

• Lessons learned on managing a campus-wide technology stack.
• Inequities on campus and the importance of the residential experience in learning.  
• The challenges faced when swiftly implementing new solutions.
• Expectations for the fall semester and the future of higher ed.