Jun 3, 2021
As a part of NISOD’s 2021 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence (virtual), a panel of community college experts offered concrete steps campus leaders can take to not only recruit students amid this current crisis but also support them on their path to completion.
Moderated by our host David Pluviose, this discussion takes a deep dive into the many impacts, strategies, and messages brought on by this pandemic. We are thrilled to be able to share this discussion in its entirety with you via this episode. Tune in to join the conversation.
PANELISTS:
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón
President Emeritus
Miami Dade College
Dr. Lenore Rodicio
Senior Fellow
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program
Dr. William Serrata
President
El Paso County Community College District
MODERATOR:
David Pluviose
Executive Editor
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
QUOTABLES:
“I think especially now is a good time that there is such disruption, to really rethink the aid packages that are provided to the students, and try and refocus those to help support the neediest students.”
“We have to make sure that everyone understands that we're pretty close to a crisis situation, where we need to get more students to participate for the long term benefit of our community, of our state, and ultimately, our nation.”
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