Community College Voice Podcast
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.
Episodes
In this episode, our guests talk about perimenopause and how more needs to be done to support community college employees with the challenges associated with it.
Approximately 50% of the population experiences perimenopause, and for many of these individuals—colleagues and leaders alike—this natural process brings physical and emotional symptoms that can disrupt workplace performance for years. A 2023 Korn Ferry survey of over 8,0...
The Inlet neighborhood in Atlantic City, N.J., has faced significant economic and resource-related challenges, prompting Atlantic Cape Community College to launch a transformative project focused on revitalization through collaborative partnerships. This podcast explores the college's strategy that includes housing development, economic revitalization, and workforce training.
Guests:
- Dr. Barbara Gaba, president at Atlantic Ca...
This is our 100th episode! This episode was recorded live at the 105th AACC Annual in Nashville, TN.
Our guests are:
- Nicole Miller, associate dean of academic affairs and retention services at the Spring Hill Campus of Pasco-Hernando State College
- Dr. Jesse Pisors, president of Pasco-Hernando State College
Our guests talk about a recent initiative by Pasco-Hernando State College, which exemplifies best practices in fos...
In this episode, we talk to Kathleen deLaski, the author of the new book Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won’t Matter. Kathleen deLaski is the founder and board chair of Education Lab Design, which works with colleges to better align their institutions with the world of work.
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo, president of Joliet Junior College (JJC). Under Dr. Namuo, the college has adopted a "Design Thinking" approach to enhance strategic initiatives and solve problems.
In this episode, we talk to Itawamba Community College president Dr. Jay Allen about the college’s MANUP program. The Minority Achievement Network for Upward Progression (MANUP) includes all ICC student men of color. Leadership skills, college and community involvement, educational advancement and fraternity are the highlights of the program.
In this episode, we talk to Linda Garcia, executive director at the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) about the center's new report on student mental health.
CCCSE's website: https://cccse.org/
Direct link to the report: https://cccse.org/supporting-minds
Dr. John Maduko is the inaugural president of Connecticut State Community College (CT State). In June 2023, Maduko led the final approval and consolidation of Connecticut's now former 12 independently accredited community colleges.
CNM Ingenuity, an enterprise of Central New Mexico Community College, is positively impacting the outcomes of individuals in New Mexico and beyond through innovation, training, and economic development. CNM Ingenuity CEO Kyle Lee discusses programming, outcomes, and how the enterprise evolves to serve the changing needs of the workforce and of learners.
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 9, Episode 2: Artificial intelligence and Community Colleges
Artificial intelligence will make its imprint on far more than in the classroom. It will affect everything on college campuses, from student services, to infrastructure. Lee Lambert, chancellor of Foothill-De Anza Community College District, located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, discusses the impact AI will have on community colleges and beyond, including the chal...
In this episode, we talk with the authors of the new book, "Discredited: Power, Privilege, and Community College Transfer" (Harvard Education Press). Our guests are:
- Lauren Schudde
Associate Professor
Educational Leadership and Policy
The University of Texas at Austin
- Huriya Jabbar
Associate Professor
K-12 Education Policy, Rossier School of Education
University...
In this episode, we talk to Betsy Conway about the Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants Program.
In 2023, the Lowe’s Foundation launched a five-year, $50 million effort to help community colleges and other community-based organizations prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
Jo Blondin, president of Clark State College, talks about representing Community Colleges in negotiated rulemakin...
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, ...
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
In this episode, we talk about the process and outcomes of a Futures Committee in Arkansas that looked at designing the college of...
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.
Reading Area Community College (RACC) recently launched a $19.6 Read more
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 unparal...
In this episode we talk to
- Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College
- Dr. Michael Gavin, president of Delta College
For more information about joining Dr. Curry and Dr. Gavin in their DEIA work, email Dr. Gavin.
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