Global Higher Education: Examining Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Using Agility and Adaptability

Thomas J. McCormack, Pamela A. Lemoine, Robert E. Waller, Michael D. Richardson

Abstract


Global higher education institutions are significantly impacted by a key component of chaos during challenging times: the ability to effectively respond to ambiguity and uncertainty. Today’s COVID-19 global pandemic created a challenge so quickly that higher education leaders had little opportunity to assess, evaluate and make informed judgments. The dynamics of the situation presented more complexities than ever previously faced. Global higher education institutions with the ability to manage ambiguity and uncertainty can successfully survive. Conversely, the inability to cope with change could lead to failure. 


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20849/jed.v5i1.848

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