Surviving as a Rural yet Resourceful Community College
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In this episode of TRANSFORMED, Joe Gottlieb sits down with Dr. Shawn Powell, President of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, to explore how his institution thrives as a rural yet resourceful community college. Dr. Powell shares how ENMU-Roswell leverages its unique location on a former Air Force base to connect students with aviation maintenance careers, partners with local industries in healthcare and agriculture, and tackles technology access gaps to support student success.
Listeners will gain insights into workforce-aligned education, strategies for bridging digital divides, and the power of community engagement in shaping higher education’s role in regional economic development. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of transformation and impact!
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