189: Eliminating the Stigma of Community Colleges - with Dr. Christina Royal, President, Holyoke Community College

<p>This is <strong>The EdUp Experience</strong> President Series Episode #62.&nbsp;In this episode, sponsored by <a href="https://mdtmarketing.com/edup/">MDT Marketing</a>, we welcome <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/christinaroyal">Dr. Christina Royal</a>, President at <a href="https://www.hcc.edu/">Holyoke Community College</a>! &nbsp;Christina talks to us about the myriad of issues students are dealing with including mental health, access to services, and food insecurities. &nbsp;As the first queer female person of color as President of Holyoke Community College, she is passionate about affordability which is critical for the community college student population. &nbsp;According to Christina, the stigma associated with community colleges MUST be eliminated - community colleges are becoming agile operations critical to our economic recovery. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>President Christina Royal, PhD, became Holyoke Community College's fourth president in January 2017 – and the first female, queer person of color to hold the position. &nbsp;Since then, the college has embarked on bold plans, new initiatives, and innovative policies to continue their legacy of affordable, quality education – notably their new strategic plan and the President's Student Emergency Fund.</p> <p>Another episode sponsored by our great friends at <a href="//mdtmarketing.com/edup"><strong>MDT Marketing</strong></a>! Get your free marketing consultation today! <a href="//mdtmarketing.com/edup"><strong>mdtmarketing.com/edup</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. 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/">