IT's Donna Akins (l) and Darrell McMillion and Provost Sandra DeLauder (far right) pose with visiting administrators from Fort Valley State University who came to the campus to learn about DSU's implementation of the Apple Initiative. — *In this photo:* IT’s Donna Akins (l) and Darrell McMillion and Provost Sandra DeLauder (far right) pose with visiting administrators from Fort Valley State University who came to the campus to learn about DSU’s implementation of the Apple Initiative.

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Fort Valley State Univ. visits DSU to learn about Apple Initiative

Friday, August 4, 2023

The University’s Division of Information Technology helped another fellow HBCU understand the educational benefits of the Apple Initiative for DSU and the information technology upgrades that come with it. Darrell McMillon, University CIO, shares information about the Apple Initiative with visitors from Fort Valley St. University.

Darrell McMillon and members of the University’s IT team hosted administrators from Fort Valley State University during an Aug. 3 visit to the campus. The IT team shared their experiences with the Apple Initiative, detailing how it was implemented and managed at Delaware State University before, during, and after the COVID pandemic.

University President Tony Allen also met with the visitors and shared his perspective on how the pioneering implementation of the Apple Initiative proceeded for Delaware State University and the lessons learned from it.

The Fort Valley State University administrators learned about the innovative ways the Apple technology has enhanced the educational experience for DSU students and faculty, as well as some of the latest advancements in educational technology and how it aligns with the University’s core values.