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Building a Bridge to Success: President Michael Baston's Vision for Community Colleges
In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews President Michael Baston from Cuyahoga Community College. President Baston discusses the essential role of community colleges in transforming lives and preparing essential workers. They delve into the flexibility and purpose-driven education offered by community colleges, emphasizing that community colleges provide an intentional supportive community for every student. President Baston also highlights the advocacy, policy, and professional development initiatives of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges. Tune in to discover the power and value of community colleges in higher education.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Community colleges provide purpose-driven education and flexibility.
- They offer an intentional and supportive community for all students.
- Community colleges prepare essential workers and offer affordable education.
- The Ohio Association of Community Colleges advocates for resources and policies.
- Post-pandemic, the value of education and career choices has evolved.
- Every student has a program that suits their goals at a community college.
- Education is a pathway to professional development and economic opportunity.
- Community colleges offer various modalities, including online and hybrid classes.
- Purpose-first thinking is encouraged for students to clarify their goals.
- Community colleges play a crucial role in the changing landscape of education.
QUOTES
- "Community colleges offer you the opportunity to engage in purpose-first thinking."
- "We provide an intentional supportive community for every student, through every program, in every zip code."
- "We take the top 100%. Everyone's a winner that comes to a community college."
- "The power of community college is flexibility. You have your education your way at a community college."
- "We are preparing the essential workers of our country."
You can learn more about Michael in the links below.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-baston-j-d-ed-d-15213053/
If you’re listening to the Dr. B Show Podcast, please subscribe, share, and we’re listening for your feedback. You can also learn more about Dr. Jairo Borja at http://borjaconsultinggroup.com/.
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In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews President Michael Baston from Cuyahoga Community College. President Baston discusses the essential role of community colleges in transforming lives and preparing essential workers. They delve into the flexibility and purpose-driven education offered by community colleges, emphasizing that community colleges provide an intentional supportive community for every student. President Baston also highlights the advocacy, policy, and professional development initiatives of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges. Tune in to discover the power and value of community colleges in higher education.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Community colleges provide purpose-driven education and flexibility.
- They offer an intentional and supportive community for all students.
- Community colleges prepare essential workers and offer affordable education.
- The Ohio Association of Community Colleges advocates for resources and policies.
- Post-pandemic, the value of education and career choices has evolved.
- Every student has a program that suits their goals at a community college.
- Education is a pathway to professional development and economic opportunity.
- Community colleges offer various modalities, including online and hybrid classes.
- Purpose-first thinking is encouraged for students to clarify their goals.
- Community colleges play a crucial role in the changing landscape of education.
QUOTES
- "Community colleges offer you the opportunity to engage in purpose-first thinking."
- "We provide an intentional supportive community for every student, through every program, in every zip code."
- "We take the top 100%. Everyone's a winner that comes to a community college."
- "The power of community college is flexibility. You have your education your way at a community college."
- "We are preparing the essential workers of our country."
You can learn more about Michael in the links below.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-baston-j-d-ed-d-15213053/
If you’re listening to the Dr. B Show Podcast, please subscribe, share, and we’re listening for your feedback. You can also learn more about Dr. Jairo Borja at http://borjaconsultinggroup.com/.