DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/LIYJ3196 The world changed in spring 2020. Most American universities closed their campuses and went to online instruction and student interaction for the better part of the semester, following state and federal guidelines in response to the COVID-19 virus. Overnight, daily work and learning patterns were disrupted. Face-to-face, peer-to-peer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/OWZN8101 As we quickly transitioned from on-campus learning to virtual learning, I focused on the mechanics of conducting classes through the use of new technologies and new pedagogies. As a faculty member, I am constantly reminded, and rightfully so, to maintain the high quality of learning seamlessly. In doing
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/GMWZ6981 During the spring 2020 semester, I was teaching undergraduate accounting courses in hybrid format to a traditional, main campus student population. The semester was progressing well and we were preparing for spring break. Then, the world seemed to stop. On March 12, 2020, my institution announced its first
Read Full ArticleThe Best Laid Plans: One Professor’s Response to the COVID-19 Global Crisis
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/ZPQO4845 “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities An indisputable truth emerges when reflecting on the aftermath and responses catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic: this epoch disruption will change the landscape and trajectory of higher education
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/VGZC9798 What will work look like in the future? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employees globally to work from home. As COVID-19 fades, will employees return to the office or prefer working virtually? To what extent will productivity, motivation, and engagement be impacted with more employees working virtually? How
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/MNEF1043 The COVID-19 pandemic has touched humanity more rapidly and more seriously than any other major disaster of the modern era. For the first time since World War II, a major global crisis has centered itself in the west, killing hundreds of thousands and sickening millions just in Europe
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/VJUE8328 Introduction In January 2019, a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV2) outbreak started in Wuhan, China, and quickly spread around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern on January 30, 2020 and announced it as the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020 (World
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/SNDB9676 Background The COVID-19 pandemic moved into the United States in January 2020 and by March, it had gained momentum (CDC, 2020; WHO, 2020). Over a very short time span, organizations were forced to respond to changing public health conditions. In Illinois, the first COVID-19 stay-at-home order became effective
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/WPQR4003 Formulating long-term marketing plans is an integral part of branding and corporate communication. The strategic plan guides all marketing initiatives to ensure a shared vision and consistent branding. However, companies encounter internal and external events that disrupt their previous planned promotions. The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/CIAW9995 Introduction The recent COVID-19 crisis forced university students to leave a structured learning environment for an unstructured one. In a structured learning environment, students shape their skills after their instructors’ skills (Dynan et al., 2008). In an unstructured environment, students have to practice their own self-directed skills with
