Education Reform in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic: (Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership)

The COVID-19 pandemic caused institutions to rethink traditional practices and consider new ways of learning and approaching students, faculty, and staff. Though not always embraced in the past, colleges and universities turned to online education in order to keep students enrolled as the health of students had to be prioritized. For institutions that may not have had health services on campus, such as community colleges, these needs called for more planning and options for referral of services. Education Reform in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic educates individuals regarding the impact of COVID-19 on higher education institutions internally and externally and considers the lessons learned as well as what could be next. The book also presents solutions to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic wrought on universities and colleges and looks toward using those solutions for future applications. Covering a range of topics such as student engagement, enrollment, and virtual spaces, it is an ideal resource for administrators, educators, mental health professionals, faculty, universities, and students.

About the Author :
Oluwunmi Ariyo received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also holds a Master of Arts in Communication from Wake Forest University and a Higher Education Administration doctorate from University of Florida. Ariyo has been working in higher education for over 15 years. In her many roles, she has been the Program Head of College Success, Public Relations Coordinator for non-profits and currently an Assistant Director at Durham Technical Community College, working with dual enrolled students. Ariyo is also an experience researcher and change agent within the mental health sector. She resides in North Carolina. Anšá Reams-Johnson has been working in higher education for over 16 years. She began her career as a full-time faculty member at a small, historically black college. After spending four years at the institution, she transitioned to a large, state college. Although she continues to teach part time, her current position is responsible for the orientation and training of adjunct faculty for the online environment. She is a Quality Matters certified Peer Reviewer. Her research areas have included mentorship, social capital, and the impact of both on African Americans in higher education. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Florida. Her education also includes a Master of Arts degree in History and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with emphasis on Television and Radio from Valdosta State University.