Arthur Carmazzi describes five fundamental pillars to ensure successful organizational change. These are:

$$ The creation of a greater purpose

$$ Methodology that makes it possible

$$ A common language

$$ Unified identity

$$ Supportive environment

In the context of Clemson University desiring to become more hybridized and offer more online classes, these pillars can be utilized to positively support this organizational change. Consider that Clemson, along with major universities across the United States, have primarily only offered on$-$site courses to achieve undergraduate and graduate degrees. Evolving to online classes is a huge opportunity, but also an extreme culture shift and it is important to thoughtfully implement for acceptance. The following describes how utilizing the five fundamental pillars will ensure successful implementation.

The Creation of a Greater Purpose

$$ To ensure acceptance of evolution to a hybrid scholastic environment, it is important to explain the $$why$$ behind the change. For example, offering hybrid options will allow students who may be constrained by distance, time, or personal reasons the opportunity to further their education. In the much bigger picture, this will not only strengthen the university but also the country as more are given the opportunity to expand their horizons.

Methodology makes it possible

$$ Clearly creating the foundation of what a hybrid offering would look like in comparison to an on$-$site, in person approach is critical to success.

$$ Ensuring the rules of engagement are clearly defined.

$$ Technology must be available to support both methods, especially the hybrid approach.

Common language

$$ Simple, common language must be available.

$$ Communication methods must be clear $$ e$-$mail, Zoom, classes, recordings.

Unified identity

Supportive environment