51ƷPresident James Herbert once again named a ‘digital leader’ of COVID-19 era
51Ʒ President James D. Herbert, Ph.D., has once again been by Josie Ahlquist, Ed.D., a digital leadership educator and consultant with decades of experience in technology research.
In 2020, Ahlquist named Herbert to her list, which highlighted the strategies campus leaders implemented to remain engaging, approachable, and accessible through social media during the pandemic.
This year’s listing features a number of campus leaders who were, as Ahlquist’s writes, “willing to show up for their communities, demonstrate humanity beyond their position, share the heartbreak of closing campuses, hold others accountable for posting racist remarks and hate speech, and share the small wins through video, podcasts, TikTok, blogging, and much more.”
Ahlquist lauded Herbert for to connect with his more than 2,500 followers.
“James Herbert understands how to share both his work and personal lives on his social media channels. His dedication to wellness, running, and vaccine promotion is apparent,” she states.
She also praised his strategic use of video to connect with his digital community, including wishing students well over their holiday break.