Jory Hadsell, Executive Director of California Virtual Campus (CVC), joins podcast host Kiran Kodithala on this episode of Illuminate Higher Education. The CVC initiative supports 114 California community colleges and expands student access to high-quality online learning opportunities that accelerate completion and encourage transfer to four-year institutions.
Jory begins by sharing a little history of CVC and how he worked to influence other institutions to aspire to a new idea of what online education could be. He also discusses how students are getting savvier on assessing the ROI of educational opportunities, while employers are becoming more open to hiring individuals with more diverse educational backgrounds.
Speaking from experience, Jory reflects on the positive impact community college had on his career and discusses the drawbacks of traditional academic schedules for working professionals with families and responsibilities.
Connect with Jory Hadsell on LinkedIn or Twitter @JoryHadsell.
Learn more about the California Virtual Campus at CVC.edu. You can also explore WCET, the non-profit organization Jory mentioned, here.
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