President Series · #451

Maybe We Should Stop Competing & Start Collaborating - with Deborah E. Preston, President, Mercer County Community College

Deborah E. Preston, President · Mercer County Community College

Mar 7, 2026 51 min

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How does a 6,000 student New Jersey college serve 2 different populations across West Windsor near Princeton & economically depressed downtown Trenton?
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Why are 5 Mercer County colleges finally collaborating to create pathways from workforce training to Princeton PhD instead of competing?
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What makes AI frustrating when everyone says streamline operations but nobody explains which program, what prompt or how to implement it?

In this episode, President Series #451, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17

How does a 6,000 student New Jersey college serve 2 different populations across West Windsor near Princeton & economically depressed downtown Trenton?
Why are 5 Mercer County colleges finally collaborating to create pathways from workforce training to Princeton PhD instead of competing?
What makes AI frustrating when everyone says streamline operations but nobody explains which program, what prompt or how to implement it?

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