Hudson County Community College

virtual learning environment, enabling students to participate in live classes almost as if they were physically present. “We can now connect under- enrolled sections of courses across our campuses, enhancing and expanding our program offerings,” he adds. Trisha Clay, Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, elaborates on the foresight that placed HCCC ahead of the curve. “In 2019, Dr. Reber asked me to form a task force to explore immersive video connections, which proved serendipitous when the pandemic hit,” she notes. The college now boasts over 60 ITV-equipped locations, supported by various grants and county appropriations. Clay emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in these advancements, stating, “We’ve integrated security into everything we do, recognizing the vulnerabilities faced by our first- generation students and English language learners.” Dr. Reber also highlights HCCC’s long-standing collaboration with Hudson County, which has ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS DELIVERS BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION WITH IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS. ASPIRETRANSFORMS.COM 14 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 06