Sept. 16, 2026

No Wrong Door: The Bunker Hill Promise - with Pam Eddinger, President, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC)

Key Takeaways

Pam Eddinger challenges the perspective of higher education as a luxury good and examines the systemic fractures that occur when viewed through that lens.
Addressing severe student challenges like food insecurity requires structural solutions rather than relying solely on surface-level fixes like food pantries.
Creating a truly connected educational ecosystem means making the boundaries between high schools, community colleges, and elite institutions like MIT completely permeable.
Bunker Hill Community College continues to pioneer innovative pathways for modern learners under the visionary leadership of President Pam Eddinger.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Pam Eddinger, President, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC)

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Why does Pam call higher education a luxury good, & what breaks when you see it that way?
If 54% of your students are food insecure, can you really food pantry your way out of poverty?
What does it take to make the boundaries between high school, community college, & MIT permeable instead of cranky?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the guest on this episode of The EdUp Experience?

The guest is Dr. Pam Eddinger, President of Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC).

What is the main focus of Pam Eddinger's discussion with Dr. Joe Sallustio?

They discuss the Bunker Hill Promise, viewing higher education as a public good versus a luxury, addressing student food insecurity, and creating permeable pathways between high schools, community colleges, and universities.

Which organizations power and sponsor this episode?

This episode is powered by Ellucian and sponsored by the InsightsEDU 2027 Conference and the 2026 Arizona Community College Administrators Conference.