The EdUp Experience Are YOU Ready for the Future of Community College Leadership? - with Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, President, Montgomery College
Aug 12, 2025
Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, President of Montgomery College, known for his dedication to social transformation through education, joins former Provost Noreen Golfman. They discuss the college's unique 'Bow Ties and Backpacks' initiative, promoting individuality in community engagement. The conversation dives into Montgomery College's diverse student body and its strategic role in addressing educational inequality. They also touch on the importance of advocacy in political landscapes, highlighting partnerships aimed at workforce development and transformative education during challenging times.
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Bow Ties & Backpacks Community Series
- Jermaine Williams explains the “Bow Ties & Backpacks” series as a community engagement brand where the bow tie represents individuality and the backpack the learning journey.
- He uses short videos and chats with faculty, staff, and alumni to connect with students across 157 nations at Montgomery College.
Hidden Need In A Wealthy County
- Montgomery College serves 45,000+ students from 157 countries in a wealthy county with deep pockets of need.
- High diversity includes HSI and ANAPISI designations, 1 in 4 Pell recipients, and many students facing food insecurity and parenting responsibilities.
Design Systems That Outlast Leaders
- Build systems and structures that outlive any single leader to create transformational change at scale.
- Design durable policies so improvements continue regardless of personnel changes.