{"id":1727,"date":"2022-04-27T15:01:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T19:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/2025\/?page_id=1727"},"modified":"2025-02-04T15:39:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T20:39:42","slug":"multimodal-exploration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/multimodal-exploration\/","title":{"rendered":"Multimodal Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1727_a57ed1-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1727_a57ed1-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1727_a57ed1-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1727_a57ed1-27 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1727_a57ed1-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1727_a57ed1-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1727_a57ed1-27 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1727_28a07f-b6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2543\" height=\"966\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1.jpg 2543w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-1024x389.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-768x292.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-1536x583.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-2048x778.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-105x40.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-317x120.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-423x161.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-634x241.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-846x321.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-951x361.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/compass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/643\/2022\/05\/Multimodal-exploration-header-1-1268x482.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,2543px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1727_31d39b-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1727_31d39b-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1727_31d39b-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(65% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id1727_31d39b-3c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1727_31d39b-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1727_31d39b-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1727_31d39b-3c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1727_6a3621-d0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_475645-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_475645-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1727_475645-c4\"]{font-size:32px;font-style:normal;color:#082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_475645-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_475645-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1727_475645-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_475645-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_475645-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1727_475645-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1727_475645-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1727_475645-c4\"><strong>Multimodal Exploration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UMaine has proven itself to be nimble and flexible in response to a rapidly changing environment. It should continue to pursue innovation in higher education for the benefit of its students and Maine\u2019s knowledge-based economy. UMaine should adopt dynamic learning models through a mix of classroom learning, laboratories, internships, interaction with the community, and interdisciplinary perspectives and projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its traditional degree programs, UMaine should also explore new delivery models that allow for customized courses of study that tailor ongoing learning pathways for non-traditional students. This could include offering shorter eight-week course modules, micro-credentials, and other innovative pedagogical approaches.\u00a0 UMaine is and should be seen as a site for learning across the lifespan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1727_cc5680-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1727_cc5680-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1727_cc5680-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1727_cc5680-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1727_cc5680-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1727_cc5680-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1727_cc5680-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1727_cc5680-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1727_cc5680-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1727_cc5680-20\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_34bb88-3b .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_34bb88-3b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_34bb88-3b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #003263;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Focus Areas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interdisciplinary Classroom Experiences&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships and Co-op Programs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiential Learning&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_a00f06-e4 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_a00f06-e4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_a00f06-e4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1727_aca859-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1727_aca859-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1727_aca859-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(65% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id1727_aca859-3d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1727_aca859-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1727_aca859-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1727_aca859-3d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:50px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:30px;}.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#eeeeee;}.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1727_f6f4d8-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1727_b3f582-ce\"><span style=\"color: #082e58;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Recommendations<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopt model of dynamic learning through MIX of classroom, lab, internships, interaction with community, interdisciplinary perspectives \u2014 VEMI model.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_8336a5-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_8336a5-dc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d8d4d4;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_8336a5-dc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Demonstrate leadership in interdisciplinary research and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_4aefec-04 .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_4aefec-04 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d8d4d4;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_4aefec-04\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Embed experiential learning opportunities in courses and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_9ac000-51 .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_9ac000-51 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d8d4d4;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_9ac000-51\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Commit resources to creating Centers of Excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_e26c65-be .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_e26c65-be .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d8d4d4;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_e26c65-be\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology pushes you toward people who look like you, think like you, have similar interests. Universities need to foster values of global competency including understanding the connectedness of activities, and demonstrating socio-emotional skills. The best predictor of socio-emotional skills lies in whether students have met people from other countries, diverse backgrounds and cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_910b16-8e .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_910b16-8e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d8d4d4;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_910b16-8e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reconstruct General Education program around a problem-based focus. Students would choose an interdisciplinary track focused around one of these problems and pursue it with a cohort of peers. Examples of tracks could be climate change, social service provision, education reform, DEI, changing technology, education for Real Life, etc. RLEs could also be a part of this work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_6862aa-cd .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_6862aa-cd .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d8d4d4;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_6862aa-cd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase number and centrality of co-op programs and \u201creal-world problems\u201d courses that: 1) connect students to activities\/responsibilities pertinent to their future jobs\/life responsibilities, and 2) connect them to a network of mentors inside and beyond the university.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_bf297b-fe .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_bf297b-fe .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d8d4d4;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_bf297b-fe\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop mosaic mentorship and networking programs that partner with other UMS campuses and DEI-focused organizations in the state and nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_c7f6f9-d6 .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_c7f6f9-d6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d8d4d4;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_c7f6f9-d6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop a climate response ecosystem for our students through paid internships, work-study, graduate assistantships and other experiential learning opportunities for students that are focused on addressing climate change..<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_68b1d5-e6 .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1727_68b1d5-e6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#d8d4d4;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1727_68b1d5-e6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 moving us to virtual communications has enhanced our abilities to collaborate without geographic limitations. 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