What Community Colleges Must Do To Win The Value Proposition Battle - with Dr. George Timmons, President, Holyoke Community College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #336, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. George Timmons, President, Holyoke Community College YOUR cohost is Dr. Larry Schall, President, New England Commission of Higher Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio This episode highlights the transformative work happening at Holyoke Community College & the broader impact of community colleges in higher education. Dr. Timmons shares his vision for institutional innovation & student success, emphasizing their unapologetic commitment to removing barriers for students. The conversation explores the impact of Mass Connect & Mass Reconnect programs, resulting in a 12.8% enrollment increase & the addition of 13 new full-time faculty positions. Dr. Timmons discusses the reimagining of DEI through the creation of a division of people, culture & equity. Key topics include community college value proposition, serving diverse student populations, & innovative approaches to student retention & completion. The discussion also covers the role of AI in education & the importance of workforce development. Listen in to #EdUp Do YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)! Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: [email protected] Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!