Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
Ep 71: Reinventing Community College with Tade Oyerinde, Chancellor of Campus
Nov 23, 2023
Tade Oyerinde, Chancellor of Campus, aims to reinvent community college by improving quality and increasing completion rates. By creating a gig economy for top adjunct professors and providing support to students, Campus seeks to reduce attrition. They acquired a brick-and-mortar school for hands-on skills training. Tade believes community college is the smarter path for most students, and hopes Campus will lead a new era in higher education.
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- Campus aims to drastically increase completion rates and provide high-quality education with zero debt for community college students.
- Campus offers a two-pronged approach with a gig economy for adjunct professors and a support system to reduce attrition rates, while also acquiring a brick-and-mortar school for skills training.
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Importance of Community College
Community college is often seen as a lesser choice compared to four-year schools, leading to a negative perception. However, for many students, community college is a smart and clever path to take. Despite lower graduation rates, community college offers a better alternative to getting into debt at a tier three private school. By understanding the value of community college education, more students can make informed decisions about their education.
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