NU Online Viewpoint

For the second year in a row, Norwich University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS) is hosting its annual Residency Conference virtually. On June 21-25, 2021, 362 graduate students representing 13 online master’s degree programs will gather under this year’s theme, “Norwich Together, Norwich Forever,” to participate in capstone and culminating academic work and conferences. At the end of the week, the graduate students will earn their master’s degree at the virtual Commencement ceremony. Additionally, 209 online bachelor’s degree students are expected to receive their degree in 2021, although it is not mandatory for those students to participate in the 2021 Residency Conference. Students may not be able to visit the Norwich University campus in the Green Mountains of Northfield, Vermont this year, but the virtual Residency Conference provides an opportunity for students, alumni, and friends and family of the graduates to participate in these significant milestones from the safety of their homes.

Warm greetings from an increasingly green campus to our alumni, students, faculty and friends as we navigate toward summer. After what we have endured for too many months I know we all look forward to more normal conditions in our work, travel, and personal lives as recovery from the pandemic takes shape. Many industries including higher education have learned much from the experience, often in ways that will influence how we think about our business and envision the future. The university and your team at the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies have lived and learned many valuable lessons resulting from our remote work, new technology use, and multi-modal interactions during the past year. How about you, what are the top lessons from your experiences?