How Free Community College Drives 20% Enrollment Growth - with Dr. Laura Douglas, President, Bristol Community College

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YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Laura Douglas⁠, President, ⁠Bristol Community College⁠

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How did free community college drive 20% enrollment growth?
• What makes offshore wind training a game-changer for workforce development?
• How are navigators transforming the student onboarding experience?
• Why is skin in the game about more than just money?
• How can community colleges lead in new industry development?
• What role do community colleges play in creating a college-going culture?

Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp ⁠subscribers⁠ includes:

• Dr. Douglas' insights on sustaining a 7-year presidency amid high turnover in higher ed leadership
• Bristol CC's comprehensive 9-month presidential transition process using Teams & transition committees
• Her perspective on community colleges' competitive advantage and survival strategy
• Observations about increasing family preferences for starting at community colleges to manage costs
• Views on future challenges: student retention, mental health support, and out-of-classroom experiences

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