Community College Voice Podcast American Association of Community Colleges
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Community College Voice is the only podcast about the power of the nation's community colleges. The show is produced and created by the American Association of Community Colleges.
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Achieving Institutional Change in the Face of Faculty Resistance
Achieving Institutional Change in the Face of Faculty Resistance
When data showed a persistent equity gap for Black and Latino/a/x students in mathematics, Tacoma Community College leadership knew a new model that did not incorporate four levels of pre-college math and a high-stakes placement test was needed. While some faculty were resistant, the college utilized grant funding, more data, and courageous conversations to change faculty mindset.
Guests:
Katie Gulliford, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, Tacoma Community College Christopher Willett, Interim Dean – Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Tacoma Community College -
PepsiCo Foundation's Uplift and S.M.I.L.E. Scholarships
In this episode, we talk about PepsiCo Foundation's Uplift and S.M.I.L.E. Scholarships for community college students.
Our guests are:
Jonathan George, foundation lead for global social impact programs at PepsiCo Foundation Traci Rue White, director of early talent diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) at PepsiCo -
Using the Principles of Foresight to plan the college of 2035
In this episode, we talk about the process and outcomes of a Futures Committee in Arkansas that looked at designing the college of 2035 using the design principles of Foresight.
Speaker(s):
Andrea Henderson, executive director of Arkansas Community Colleges Martin Eggensperger, president of Black River Technical College (BRTC) Wade Derden, executive vice president for advancement and government relations at National Park College -
Supporting Students at Long Beach City College with Superintendent-President Mike Muñoz
Long Beach City College (LBCC) Superintendent-President Mike Muñoz discusses the transformational changes taking place at LBCC to support students and give everyone a sense of belonging.
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Reading Area Community College’s Healthcare Pavilion Renovation
Reading Area Community College (RACC) recently launched a $19.6 million project to renovate and redesign Weitz Hall, turning it into the Weitz Healthcare Pavilion. The Weitz Healthcare Pavilion will dramatically increase classroom and lab spaces for the 14 healthcare programs currently at RACC and allow for nine new healthcare programs.
Guests:
Dr. Susan Looney, president of RACC Tony DeMarco, executive director of the Foundation for RACC and the vice president of advancement -
Off to the Races with AACC Annual 2024!
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) hosts one of the most significant professional development events for leaders in community colleges and providers engaged with the two-year college sector. This event includes high-energy keynote presentations and breakout sessions addressing the sector's most pressing issues and opportunities, disruptive technology showcases, deep-dive problem solving work sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.