The past 10 months have been an unprecedented time in our nation and the world. The evolving COVID-19 pandemic has challenged leaders to act quickly, rethink traditional ways of doing business and constantly pivot to try to stay ahead of what largely remains a mysterious illness.
Dr. Michael Kolstad, vice president of university advancement at Evangel University, a private Christian college nestled in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, has taken the lead on the university’s pandemic response.
In this episode of Charisma Connection on the Charisma Podcast Network, he shares key takeaways from this unexpected leadership role and details how the university has managed to balance the safety and protection of its faculty, staff and students with the demands of a traditional college campus. He also reflects on the importance of working collaboratively with local community leaders to address issues head on and the lessons the university will carry forward into its future operations.
To learn more about Evangel University, visit evangel.edu. {eoa}
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