Making a Comeback
ESG is joining our partners at The Association of Community College Trustees and The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association to present a series of online forums designed to help state and institutional leaders anticipate and respond to challenges facing higher education due to COVID-19.
These online events offered insights and advice from leading experts on shifting labor markets, high school to college transitions, fall semester contingency planning, and more in the post-pandemic environment. Recordings of all webinars are below.
Planning for a Changing Labor Market
- Teresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education
- Todd Oldham, Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development, Monroe Community College (NY)
- Rob Sentz, Chief Innovation Officer, Emsi
Bridging K-12 to College Transitions
- Kim Cook, Executive Director, National College Attainment Network
- Anne Kress, President, Northern Virginia Community College
- Aaron Thompson, President, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Contingency Planning for the Fall
- Daniel Greenstein, Chancellor, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
- Anton Reece, President, Western Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Jan Yoshiwara, Executive Director, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Reskilling Displaced Workers
Wednesday, July 1, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET
Given the likelihood that many displaced workers will enroll in education and training, it is incumbent upon higher education to prioritize innovative delivery models to ensure these individuals can successfully – and quickly – attain the skills they need for immediate job placement.
Panelists:
- Alex Johnson, President, Cuyahoga Community College
- Zora Mulligan, Commissioner of Higher Education, Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
- Katherine Wheatle, Strategy Officer for Finance and Federal Policy, Lumina Foundation
Navigating Enrollment Shifts
Wednesday, July 15, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
The economic challenges that students and their families face as a result of the pandemic will likely mean significant changes in postsecondary enrollment. While many traditional students may defer or cancel their plans to enroll, institutions will also likely see an influx of displaced workers returning to upskill. Where and how will enrollment shifts occur? What will these shifts mean for institutions’ finances, operations, and delivery models?
Panelists:
- Wil Del Pilar, Vice President of Higher Education Policy & Practice, The Education Trust
- Lee Lambert, Chancellor, Pima Community College
- Devinder Malhotra, Chancellor, Minnesota State
Improving Online Education
Wednesday, July 29, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Even as some campuses move toward physical re-opening, institutions need to consider the longer-term potential and implications of virtual learning. As more institutions go online, how will institutions and systems ensure high-quality online learning opportunities?
Panelists:
- Keith Curry, President, Compton College
- Jon Sizemore, Associate Vice Chancellor for Distance Education and Innovation, University System of Georgia
- Belle Wheelan, President, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College