How Does a Community College Become the School of Choice Instead of the Starting Point? - with Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas, President, Black Hawk College


It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas, President, Black Hawk College
In this episode, President Series #481, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
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YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How does an 80 year old community college in John Deere country transform from transfer institution to 50/50 career tech with a $30 million building investment?
- Why is Black Hawk becoming the school of choice instead of the starting point as students live closer to home & connect degrees to destinations?
- What makes his daughter graduating debt free in 3.5 years after saying "Dad, I do not want a loan" the value proposition community colleges should be telling?
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