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Why Community Colleges Are Winning at Workforce Development - with Dr. Melissa Wertz, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Edison State Community College

Dr. Melissa Wertz, Provost, Chief Academic Officer · Edison State Community College

Apr 7, 2025 50 min
Why Community Colleges Are Winning at Workforce Development - with Dr. Melissa Wertz, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Edison State Community College

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What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How did Edison State achieve record-breaking enrollment in Fall 2024?

  • 02

    What drives successful workforce development partnerships?

  • 03

    How does the College Credit Plus program serve high school students?

  • 04

    Why is standardization critical for online learning success?

  • 05

    What makes student support services so impactful?

  • 06

    Record enrollment growth strategies

Show notes

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog,

YOUR guest is Dr. Melissa Wertz, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Edison State Community College

YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager at Coursedog

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

  • How did Edison State achieve record-breaking enrollment in Fall 2024?
  • What drives successful workforce development partnerships?
  • How does the College Credit Plus program serve high school students?
  • Why is standardization critical for online learning success?
  • What makes student support services so impactful?

Topics include:

  • Record enrollment growth strategies
  • Industry & workforce partnerships
  • Dual enrollment opportunities
  • Online program development
  • Student support & success
  • Closing the feedback loop
  • Community college mission & impact

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