The EdUp Experience How Free Community College Drives 20% Enrollment Growth - with Dr. Laura Douglas, President, Bristol Community College
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In this episode, #1,001, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #324, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Laura Douglas, President, Bristol Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How did free community college drive 20% enrollment growth?
- What makes offshore wind training a game-changer for workforce development?
- How are navigators transforming the student onboarding experience?
- Why is skin in the game about more than just money?
- How can community colleges lead in new industry development?
- What role do community colleges play in creating a college-going culture?
Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes:
- Dr. Douglas' insights on sustaining a 7-year presidency amid high turnover in higher ed leadership
- Bristol CC's comprehensive 9-month presidential transition process using Teams & transition committees
- Her perspective on community colleges' competitive advantage and survival strategy
- Observations about increasing family preferences for starting at community colleges to manage costs
- Views on future challenges: student retention, mental health support, and out-of-classroom experiences
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