Innovating the Community College Mission

Higher ed institutions rose to the challenge of accelerating innovation during the pandemic. And schools like Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon, are riding that momentum to give working adults a boost in their career trajectories.

Jessica Howard, President and CEO of Chemeketa, talks about their Bachelor of Applied Sciences program, an offering unique to the community college landscape. With this blend of traditional and polytechnic education, employees can gain the Higher Edge in leadership and management skills.

Join us as we discuss:

- Higher ed’s potential for post-pandemic innovation (9:26)

- Chemeketa’s BAS program and its regional reception (17:42)

- A VP’s personal demonstration of a two-year degree’s value (25:40)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Jessica Howard

- Chemeketa Community College

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