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Learning, Diversity and the Road Ahead

by Mark David Milliron & Gerardo de los Santos , May 17, 2007

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Finally, survey participants made the case that community and technical colleges are not at a crossroads; they are in the fast lane moving at full speed. Community colleges have been discovered by politicians, community leaders and economic development specialists. Our democratic, open-access, fast-paced model is being adopted worldwide. However, slowing down every now and then is still important. Taking a deep breath, cleaning our windshield and comparing notes better prepares us for the diverse learning challenges on the road ahead.

— Mark David Milliron is the Suanne Davis Roueche Endowed Fellow and director of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development at the University of Texas at Austin. Gerardo de los Santos serves as president and CEO of the League for Innovation in the Community College.

--Mark David Milliron & Gerardo de los Santos

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