Oct. 8, 2026

LIVE from ⁠ACCAC 2026 - with Dr. Bettina Celis, Vice President of Student Affairs, Chandler-Gilbert College

Key Takeaways

Dr. Bettina Celis highlights the unique challenge of providing full-time level support to a student body where 78% of students are part-time at Chandler-Gilbert College.
Student affairs strategies must extend beyond the initial two weeks of a semester and focus heavily on terms three, four, and five for long-term student success.
Successful student engagement initiatives, such as the Concha y Chisme student club, can scale from small gatherings to major events connecting 81 students directly with campus administrators.
Recorded live from the 2026 Arizona Community College Administrators Conference at Yavapai College, this episode offers invaluable insights into modern community college leadership.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Bettina Celis, Vice President of Student Affairs, Chandler-Gilbert College

In this episode, recorded LIVE & in person from the ⁠2026 Arizona Community College Administrators Conference⁠ on the campus of Yavapai College,

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

What happens when 78% of your students are part-time but you refuse to give them part-time support?
Why does student affairs need to focus on terms 3, 4 & 5 instead of just the first 2 weeks?
How did a student club called Concha y Chisme grow from a small gathering to 81 students meeting administrators?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. Bettina Celis?

Dr. Bettina Celis is the Vice President of Student Affairs at Chandler-Gilbert College, discussing student support strategies on this episode of The EdUp Experience.

What percentage of students are part-time at Chandler-Gilbert College?

At Chandler-Gilbert College, 78% of the student population attends part-time, which drives the institution to provide robust, full-time equivalent support services.

What is Concha y Chisme?

Concha y Chisme is a vibrant student club at Chandler-Gilbert College that grew from a small gathering into a major community meeting 81 students with college administrators.

Where was this episode of The EdUp Experience recorded?

This episode was recorded live and in person from the 2026 Arizona Community College Administrators Conference (ACCAC) on the campus of Yavapai College.