According to Pew Research, 34 percent of Black Americans don’t have high-speed internet and 42 percent don’t have personal computers. This obviously makes it very difficult for students and faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to be successful as they transition to remote learning. In addition, many HBCUs are experiencing a decrease in enrollment and lack of funding, and the onset and pervasiveness of COVID-19 only serves to exacerbate these problems. [ Read More ]
Pat Cassella
Pat Cassella has been a leader in the educational technology field for more than 30 years. An engineering major by trade, his leadership skills stem from past roles within product development, marketing, sales and support.