Sustaining Creative Collaboration in Student Virtual Teams in Higher Education: Resources, Norms and Protocols, and Continual Assessment and LearningAs remote and hybrid work continue to define the modern professional landscape, the ability to collaborate effectively in virtual teams has become an essential skill. The shift toward non routine, knowledge based work demands high levels of creativity, adaptability, and digital fluency. Higher education institutions play a pivotal role in preparing students for this new reality by offering opportunities to build and practice virtual teamwork skills.