Sept. 23, 2026

Why Does the President Still Advise Students & Give Campus Tours? - with Dr. Cory Homer, President, Sussex County Community College

Key Takeaways

Dr. Cory Homer emphasizes the importance of community college presidents staying directly involved by advising students, teaching classes, and giving campus tours.
Sussex County Community College launched an innovative football program to boost student engagement and campus life.
By partnering with a university to house 120 students and provide shuttle services, Sussex County Community College solves critical logistical challenges for learners.
Visiting 67 local nonprofits creates a powerful partnership model that fills community gaps with students placed right in the middle of workforce opportunities.
Getting down in the weeds helps college administrators directly experience the same day-to-day problems faced by faculty and staff.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Cory Homer, President, Sussex County Community College

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How does the first 2 year college in New Jersey launch a football program partner with a university to house 120 students & shuttle them back & forth?
Why does the president advise students, teach classes & give campus tours when getting down in the weeds helps administration see the same problems as faculty & staff?
What makes visiting 67 nonprofits in the county the partnership model that fills gaps for everyone with the students in the middle?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the president of Sussex County Community College?

Dr. Cory Homer serves as the president of Sussex County Community College, where he actively engages with students through advising, teaching, and campus tours.

Why does Dr. Cory Homer still advise students and give campus tours?

Dr. Homer believes that staying involved at ground level helps administration experience the same day-to-day challenges as faculty and staff.

How is Sussex County Community College partnering with local organizations?

President Cory Homer visited 67 nonprofits in the county to build collaborative partnership models that benefit students and fill critical community gaps.