Data Tells, Stories Sell: How a Community College Leverages Good Works

The Higher Edge

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Any number of socioeconomic roadblocks may prevent underserved college students from fulfilling their higher education dream. As someone with a disadvantaged upbringing himself, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galendehay/" rel="nofollow">Galen Dehay</a>, President of <a href="https://www.tctc.edu/" rel="nofollow">Tri-County Technical College</a>, believes circumstances shouldn’t define potential. His administration has partnered with multiple nonprofits to give under-resourced students a chance at meaningful careers. Galen shares how community collaboration and authentic engagement are setting up under-resourced students for success.   Join us as we discuss: - Wraparound services, I-BEST, and SC Thrive(8:03) - DACA and other policies impacting underserved students (21:04) - Designing an educational experience that benefits students (29:03) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - <a href="mailto:Gdehay@tctc.edu" rel="nofollow">Gdehay@tctc.edu</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galendehay/" rel="nofollow">Galen Dehay</a> - <a href="https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/podcasts/education/" rel="nofollow">The Future of Education</a> - <a href="https://www.tctc.edu/" rel="nofollow">Tri-County Technical College</a> - <a href="https://www.tctc.edu/programs/transition-programs-resources/i-best/" rel="nofollow">Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training</a> (I-BEST) - <a href="https://scthrive.org/" rel="nofollow">SC Thrive</a> - <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/DACA" rel="nofollow">Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals</a> (DACA) - <a href="https://www.aspeninstitute.org/" rel="nofollow">Aspen Institute</a> To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-higher-edge/id1638761661" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nvkr3fpX4qdpGOqVScS2g?si=54c02cecbf8e4fb7" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.invokelearning.com/resources/podcasts" rel="nofollow">our website</a> or search for The Higher Edge in your favorite podcast player.   Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.