MCCA is thrilled to welcome members from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) to join us as keynote presenters and session facilitators for the 2025 Summit. This year’s theme strongly resonates with the release of CCRC’s newly published book, More Essential than Ever, which explores the evolution and ongoing importance of implementing guided pathways, including:
- Aligning programs to good jobs and/or transfer opportunities within their major.
- Active and experiential teaching and learning.
- Career and college program exploration and planning.
- On-time and affordable completion support.
- Equitable on-ramps from high school.
Additionally, the Summit will feature up to 18 breakout sessions centered around these key frontiers for strengthening community college pathways.
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, September 18 |
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| 9:00 AM | Summit Check-In Opens |
| 11:00 - 11:30 AM | Brunch for all attendees |
| 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM | Opening, Keynote Address, and Leadership Academy Graduation |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM | More Essential than Ever Breakout Sessions |
| 2:45 – 3:45 PM | Leadership Academy Project Breakout Sessions |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Reception and CCRC Book Signing |
Friday, September 19 |
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| 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast for all attendees |
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Opening Plenary Session |
| 9:45 – 10:30 AM | Concurrent Breakout Session #1 |
| 10:45 – 11:30 AM | Concurrent Breakout Session #2 |
| 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Concurrent Breakout Session #3 |
| 12:30 PM | Summit Adjourns |