Oct. 8, 2026

LIVE from ⁠ACCAC 2026 - with Dr. Doug Berry, Acting President, Yavapai College

Key Takeaways

Yavapai College successfully transitioned from 5% to 82% 8-week courses in just five years, significantly impacting student enrollment.
The institution addressed housing challenges by purchasing a campground and converting it into student, workforce, and employee housing.
Dr. Doug Berry explains how Yavapai College makes student success inescapable from the moment students arrive on campus.
This special live episode was recorded in person at the ACCAC 2026 conference hosted on the Yavapai College campus.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Doug Berry, Acting President, Yavapai College

In this episode, President Series #517, recorded LIVE & in person from the ⁠2026 Arizona Community College Administrators Conference⁠ on the campus of Yavapai College,

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How did Yavapai College go from 5% to 82% 8-week courses in just 5 years—& what’s the enrollment impact?
Why did a community college buy a campground & turn it into student, workforce & employee housing?
What happens when a college makes student success truly “inescapable”—from car to class & beyond?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. Doug Berry?

Dr. Doug Berry is the Acting President of Yavapai College, featured in this live episode discussing innovative higher education strategies.

What changes did Yavapai College make to its course schedule?

Yavapai College dramatically restructured its academic calendar, moving from 5% to 82% 8-week courses over a span of five years to positively influence enrollment and student success.