115: What Happens When You Call Students - with Dr. Hal Higdon, Chancellor, Ozarks Technical Community College System

<p>This is <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/">The EdUp Experience President</a> Series Episode #37 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/hal-higdon-7887666">Dr. Hal Higdon</a>, Chancellor, <a href="https://www.otc.edu/">Ozarks Technical Community College System</a>. Hal talks with Joe and Liz about the results of an initiative to call over 11,000 students to check up on them when Covid hit. Hal also talks about how he is making sure each student is treated like a “diamond member.“</p> <p><em>Dr. Hal Higdon is chancellor of the Ozarks Technical Community College System and president of the OTC Springfield Campus. In these roles, Dr. Higdon oversees the strategic direction of the institution and works to strengthen its resources and funding. &nbsp;Prior to his time at OTC, Dr. Higdon served 13 years in administration with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He also worked in human resources and workforce training at Alabama’s Faulkner State Community College and spent several years in private business.</em></p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. &nbsp;Join us again next time for another episode! &nbsp;Contact Us!</p> <p>Connect with the hosts - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/">Elvin Freytes</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/">Elizabeth Leiba</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/">Dr. Joe Sallustio</a></p> <p>● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us!</p> <p>● Join the EdUp community at <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/">The EdUp Experience</a>!</p> <p>● Follow us on <a href="https://m.facebook.com/EdUpExperience/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edupexperience/">Instagram | </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/64722575/admin/">LinkedIn </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/edupexperience">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxSEBPPIMGxAau2-qBLmZIg/featured?disable_polymer=true">YouTube</a></p> <p>Thanks for listening!</p> <p