Join Talismatic in conversation with Aeron Zentner on tackling important community college issues using data.
Community colleges were designed to grant every student the opportunity to go to college, no matter what their financial or academic standpoints. But now, they're facing increasing challenges as they intensify their efforts to help students succeed. During this podcast, we take a look at the way academic changes, government policies, and college administration will shape the way ahead for community colleges across America.
The podcast revolves around discussions on:
1. How community colleges can demonstrate their relevance to the stakeholders in the educational system
2. Some of the fastest growing career tracks today, based on the current job market trends
3. The advantages and disadvantages of graduating from community colleges
4. The impact of political and economic changes on community colleges
I currently lead the Division of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, Planning, and Grant Development at Coastline College, serve as chair of the College’s IRB, and serve as a board member for Talismatic and the Research and Planning (RP) Group.
My educational background consists of a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with an emphasis on strategy and innovation. I have also earned a Master of Science in Administration (MSA) and Master of Science in Leadership (MSL). Additionally, I am certified in progression planning, six sigma statistics, total quality management, root-cause analysis, and project management. I have published over 40 working papers and articles on the topics of innovation, leadership, strategy, and higher education and have given statewide, national, and international presentations on research strategy, assessment, analytics, and planning.