Enrollify.org Relaunch: More Content, More Community

06/13/24 • 1 min

In this Bonus announcement, join Mallory, Chief Strategist of Enrollify, as she introduces the newly relaunched Enrollify.org. This episode highlights the fresh features and content now available on the site, emphasizing Enrollify’s commitment to revolutionizing higher education. Learn about the variety of resources—from podcasts to ourses to webinars—that can help professionals make impactful changes in their careers and institutions.

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Connect With Our Host:
Maya Demishkevich
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayademishkevich/

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Connect With Our Host:
Maya Demishkevich
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayademishkevich/

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Ep. 9: Cultivating Partnerships: The Role of Community Colleges in Workforce Development

In this episode, the guests from Palm Beach State College discuss community colleges’ essential role in workforce development and economic support. Join Maya and her three guests, Edward Willey, Belinda Mouradian, and Matt Lenihan, as they explore the strategies and challenges of building robust partnerships with local businesses and the community. Learn how to stay connected to your community’s needs and how to promote colleges existing programs and custom training opportunities to support local employers. This episode is a must-listen for educators, community leaders, and anyone interested in the symbiotic relationship between educational institutions and economic growth.

Key Takeaways:

Insight into how community colleges like Palm Beach State College support local economies through strategic partnerships with businesses and community organizations.
Ideas for adapting and expanding educational offerings based on changing community needs and employment trends to better meet workforce demands.
Tips for improving coordination across campuses and departments to ensure effective program delivery and partnership management.
Guidance on using CRM tools to track and document interactions and partnerships for organized and measurable engagement.
Strategies for integrating regular feedback from community and industry partners to maintain program relevance and strengthen community trust.

Guest Names:

Matthew Lenihan / Director of Business and Community Relations / Palm Beach State College
Edward Willey / Dean of Academic Affairs / Palm Beach State College
Dr. Belinda Mouradian / District Director for Instructional Design and the Associate Dean for Health Sciences / Palm Beach State College

Guest Bios:

Matthew Lenihan earned his bachelor’s degree from Siena College in 2005, then delved into the private business sector in NYC, gaining insights into talent pipeline management. Transitioning to Florida in 2014, he pivoted to higher education, focusing on workforce connection and incumbent worker training. At Polk State College for five years, Matt championed customized workforce training and served on key committees, contributing to the College's accreditation self-study. He earned his Master of Arts degree in Career and Technical Education from USF in 2019, enhancing his expertise in workforce education. Joining Saint Leo University in 2020, he rose to Director of the Saint Leo East Pasco Education Center in 2021, expanding corporate partnerships and spearheading recruitment efforts amidst the pandemic. He then moved to Palm Beach State College in 2022 as Director of Business and Community Relations, tasked with fostering external and internal relationships to bolster the College’s presence in Palm Beach County.

Dean Edward Willey began his affiliation with Palm Beach State College in 1987 as a community education representative from Boca Raton Community Hospital (now Boca Regional) and as a member of the first Allied Health Advisory Committee on the Eissey Campus in Palm Beach Gardens. In 1989 he was hired as the first program clinical coordinator. During his almost 35-year tenure with Palm Beach State College, he has held numerous positions of leadership, including the positions of Coordinator with full time instructional responsibilities, Program Manager, Division Chairman, Associate Dean, Dean of Academic Affairs, Interim Dean of Health Sciences and Interim Provost. He was appointed Dean of Academic Affairs in 2000 and currently serves all five campuses as the District Dean of Health Sciences. He has earned both a graduate degree and undergraduate degree in Allied Health Science and Health Services Administration respectively and is a Ph.D. candidate in Education Administration and Leadership. At Palm Beach State College, he has served on numerous committees, including the PBSC Dental & Medical Sciences Project, Leadership Palm Beach County, Professional Development Committee, District Equity Committee, Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, Council of Instructional Affairs with memberships in National Council of Instructional Administrators, Florida Deans and Directors of Allied Health.

Dr. Belinda Mouradian started her career in clinical health practice at local hospitals in South Florida. She then transitioned to higher education in 2009 and worked as an adjunct, then moved to a tenured faculty position, and later became the Nuclear Medicine Program Director. Dr. Mouradian revised the entire curriculum and successfully brought the program to receive initial programmatic accreditation as well as significantly improving the licensure pass rate to 100% on first attempt. Dr. Mouradian became extremely interested in heightening her involvement with the accreditation process and became an ABHES evaluator in her early years of teaching in higher education. ABHES has been an in...

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Ep. 10: From Data to Advocacy: Shaping the Future of Community Colleges Nationwide

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Martha Parham, the Senior VP of Public Relations for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), to discuss the pivotal role community colleges play in the higher education landscape. Martha provides an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities facing community colleges across the United States, emphasizing the critical support AACC provides through leadership, advocacy, and advancement. From navigating policy changes in Washington D.C. to leveraging data-driven marketing strategies, this episode sheds light on how community colleges can enhance their impact on students and communities nationwide.

Key Takeaways:

Ideas for leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance marketing and communication efforts, ensuring that community colleges effectively reach and engage their target audiences.
Tips for navigating the challenges of rapid technological advancements, particularly the integration of AI in education, to enhance learning and operational efficiency.
Guidance on maintaining effective advocacy for community colleges in Washington D.C., ensuring that their needs and contributions are recognized in legislative processes.
Strategies for using comprehensive data to communicate the value and impact of community colleges, helping to shift public perceptions and underscore their critical role in higher education.

Guest Name: Dr. Martha M. Parham / Senior Vice President, Public Relations / American Association of Community Colleges

Guest Social: https://www.aacc.nche.edu/

Guest Bio: Dr. Martha M. Parham is the senior vice president, public relations for the American Association of Community Colleges. Parham leads the marketing, publications, media and public relations, and oversees AACC’s 21st Century Center.
Prior to joining AACC, Parham was the Director of Public Affairs, Marketing and Government Relations at the Coast Community College District, where she directed the marketing, communications, media and public relations, graphics and printing, and government relations and advocacy activities of the ninth largest community college district in California. She also served as the Executive Director to the Coast CCD Foundation. While at Coast, Parham lead the campaign for Measure M, securing nearly $800-million in General Obligation Bond funds for the district’s three colleges.
Parham is a member of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. She is a past president of the Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) and served on the board for the Association of Community College Administrators. She has won numerous awards from NCMPR and CCPRO for her creativity in developing advertisements and publications, event planning and advocacy strategies. Parham has been the recipient of several awards, including All Pro Lifetime Achievement Award by the California Community College Public Relations Organization, and the Coast District Manager of the Year.
Prior to joining the staff at the Coast Community College District, Parham spent her time at Disneyland as an Imagineer, where she served in an administrative capacity tracking graphics and lighting design projects for Tarzan’s Treehouse, New Tomorrowland and the Disney Gallery.
A native of Virginia, Parham received her bachelor’s degree in English from Longwood University, a master’s degree in English in 2005, and her doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2011.

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