President Series · #491

How Do 90% of Your Graduates Come Back to Live & Work in the Same County? - with Dr. Rosalie Mince, President, Carroll Community College

Dr. Rosalie Mince, President · Carroll Community College

Jul 1, 2026 48 min

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How does a rural community college 35 miles from Baltimore keep 90% of its graduates coming back to live & work in the county when that retention rate is far above what most rural colleges see?
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Why did the inscription on the administration building that says Enter to Learn become the foundation for a strategic plan?
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What makes a faculty member solving a 20 year scheduling problem with an AI app in 5 minutes the kind of story that gets employers telling everyone about what Carroll Community College is doing?

In this episode, President Series #491, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog

How does a rural community college 35 miles from Baltimore keep 90% of its graduates coming back to live & work in the county when that retention rate is far above what most rural colleges see?
Why did the inscription on the administration building that says Enter to Learn become the foundation for a strategic plan?
What makes a faculty member solving a 20 year scheduling problem with an AI app in 5 minutes the kind of story that gets employers telling everyone about what Carroll Community College is doing?

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