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EP 148: Key Insights from California's Dual Enrollment Strategy

The state of California has made huge strides in getting college leadership and state legislators to look at dual enrollment with fresh eyes. In this third installment of our dual enrollment series, consultant, Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield speaks with education advocates in California who are working to increase graduation rates through the expansion of early access opportunities.

EP: 147: Beyond Borders: Student Insights from the US-UK Community College & Technical Education Exchange

Challenging minds, sustainable solutions, global perspective.

What happens when two students from the United Kingdom get an opportunity to study abroad at an American community college?

ACCT Vice President of Membership and Educational Services, Robin Matross Helms, debriefs with two students who recently took part in the association’s US-UK Community College and Technical Education Exchange program.

EP 146: Building Momentum for Innovative Dual Enrollment Pathways Policies

CONGRESS RECAP: The following panel discussion was taken from the “Building Momentum for Innovative Dual Enrollment Pathways Policies” seminar, recorded during the 2025 ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana.

EP: 145: The Future Is Now: Guiding Colleges Through AI Transformation

Dr. Claire Brady, President of Glass Half Full Consulting, answers lingering questions about the role of artificial intelligence in higher education. She explains how trustees can use AI to make their jobs more effective, while keeping students and staff at the forefront of the tech revolution.

 

*This podcast episode was recorded live during the Regional Awards Luncheon at the 2025 ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 24, 2025.

EP 144: State-Level Approaches to Dual Enrollment: California and Texas

In this second installment of ACCT’s dual enrollment/dual credit series, consultant Amy-Elle-Duke Benfield sits down with higher ed leaders from Texas and California to compare state programs and policies, and strategize ways to make systems more effective for students.