In this episode of Mile Higher Ed, Sarah and Caitlyn talk to Dr. Jim DeLung, Dean of Academic Success in Career and Technical Education at the Community College of Aurora. We discuss innovations in higher education, what constitutes career and technical ed, and those things that inspire us in challenging times.
About our guest:
Dr. Jim DeLung serves as the Dean for Community College of Aurora’s Office of Career & Technical Education. Since joining the Colorado Community College System in 2007, DeLung has worked at four system colleges, as well as at the system office. By serving in a diverse set of roles in academic affairs, IT, student affairs, and workforce development, DeLung has developed a comprehensive understanding of how Colorado’s community colleges may best advance their students’ upward economic mobility.
Links to what we talked about:
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Health – The new bachelor’s degree offered by the Community College of Aurora in Behavioral Health with a focus on Addiction Recovery
CCRC Dual Enrollment Data Dashboard – The Community College Research Center released a report and data outlining matriculation and completion outcomes for students having earned college credit while in high school.
Career Connected Campus Designation from the Colorado Department of Higher Education
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