Our Graduates Transform Your Businesses - Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon, President, Virginia Peninsula Community College
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon navigated leading Virginia Peninsula Community College through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic while establishing a forward-thinking institutional culture.
- Utilizing analog tools like a rotary telephone, a 35mm camera, and a cassette deck during all-college days effectively illustrates to faculty that adopting new technology and tools in education is a natural evolution, much like personal life adaptations.
- Demonstrating that 80% of community college graduates remain in the local region compared to 57% of four-year graduates leaving creates a powerful narrative regarding the economic and workforce value of community colleges.
- Community colleges play a critical, transformative role in supplying local businesses with skilled graduates who immediately impact the regional economy.
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- How does a president who started during the pandemic say you can't make mistakes when it hasn't been done before?
- Why does bringing a rotary telephone, a 35mm camera & a cassette deck to an all college day help faculty understand that we don't need training to adopt better tools in our personal lives?
- What makes weaponizing data to show that 80% of graduates stay in the region while 57% of four year graduates leave the way to control the narrative about community college value?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon?
Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon is the President of Virginia Peninsula Community College, known for her innovative leadership and strategic approach to higher education.
What is Virginia Peninsula Community College?
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a higher education institution dedicated to serving its local community through accessible learning, workforce development, and career-ready graduates.
How do community college graduation rates impact the local region?
Data shows that 80% of community college graduates stay within the region after completing their programs, providing a vital talent pipeline for local businesses and transforming the regional economy.