Coronavirus and COVID-19: How Colleges and Universities Should Prepare

Tambellini’s Vice President of Industry Relations Raechelle Clemmons discusses measures higher education institutions should take to prepare for consequences of the novel coronavirus. This podcast focuses on disaster recovery and business continuity and the unique situations in which institutions may find themselves. Colleges and universities may be faced with the need to close, requiring IT departments to adapt the learning environment, accommodate a remote workforce, and address implications for a residential campus.

Highlights include:

• Business continuity and disaster recovery plans related to coronavirus threats
• Challenges IT departments may face if telecommuting becomes a necessity for staff
• Methods and technology for running classes remotely and ensuring residential housing is equipped for such measures
• Shared resources like the Emergency Remote Teaching Guidelines published by DePaul’s Daniel Stanford