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How Massachusetts Created A Free College Program That Actually Works - with Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner · Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Jan 14, 2025 54 min
How Massachusetts Created A Free College Program That Actually Works - with Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

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What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How is Mass Reconnect & Mass Educate making college more accessible & affordable?

  • 02

    Why is credit transfer still a major challenge in higher education?

  • 03

    How are student services evolving to support both traditional & non-traditional learners?

  • 04

    What role does Massachusetts play in shaping the future of higher education?

  • 05

    How can institutions rebuild trust & demonstrate their value proposition?

  • 06

    Why is maintaining diversity, equity & inclusion critical in higher education?

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

  • How is Mass Reconnect & Mass Educate making college more accessible & affordable?
  • Why is credit transfer still a major challenge in higher education?
  • How are student services evolving to support both traditional & non-traditional learners?
  • What role does Massachusetts play in shaping the future of higher education?
  • How can institutions rebuild trust & demonstrate their value proposition?
  • Why is maintaining diversity, equity & inclusion critical in higher education?

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