New article now live in Community College Daily:Preparing Colleges for What Comes Next.
2025 pushed community colleges into one of the most transformative years in modern history. From federal policy shifts to financial aid disruptions and increasing expectations from learners and employers, our sector has been called to lead with clarity, courage, and intentionality.
In this article, Dr. Mordecai outlines what presidents, trustees, faculty, and leaders must focus on as we enter 2026:
Mission-centered innovation
Integrated pathways that drive economic mobility
Workforce alignment as a national imperative
Systems that turn disruption into long-term resilience
This moment demands alignment, strategy, and bold leadership across our institutions.
