President Series · #470

Maybe the Best ROI in Higher Ed Is the One We Keep Overlooking - with Dr. Susan Looney, President, Reading Area Community College

Dr. Susan Looney, President · Reading Area Community College

May 5, 2026 53 min

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How does the largest college in Berks County serve 8,500 students at $6,500 per year while 6 college presidents meet quarterly as partners not competitors?
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Why do community college students who transfer outperform counterparts who started as freshmen at 4 year schools when RAC grads have transferred to 1,200 colleges over 10 years?
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What makes open access institutions life changing when a GED student with no SAT scores becomes a 2 time doctorate holder leading the Middle States board?

In this episode, President Series #470, 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 the largest college in Berks County serve 8,500 students at $6,500 per year while 6 college presidents meet quarterly as partners not competitors?
Why do community college students who transfer outperform counterparts who started as freshmen at 4 year schools when RAC grads have transferred to 1,200 colleges over 10 years?
What makes open access institutions life changing when a GED student with no SAT scores becomes a 2 time doctorate holder leading the Middle States board?

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