A Better Way to Do College
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Podcast Overview
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Presented by Maricopa Community Colleges</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A Better Way to Do College</span><span style="font-weight:400;"> explores the changing landscape of higher education and the impact those shifts have on access, opportunity, and the people we serve. Hosted by Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges, the podcast features candid conversations with educators, students, and thought leaders on the ideas shaping the future of learning, work, and community.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Each episode challenges us to think differently about how education can empower people and the communities around us. By looking beyond the classroom, we can rethink what college can be and discover how higher education can continue to change for the better.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Because there is a better way to do college—and it starts with conversations that matter.</span></p>
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Publishing Since
11/17/2025
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June 10, 2026
Episode 7: College Completion and the Economy
With college graduation season upon us, our final episode of season 1 explores why college completion—not just college access—is critical to Arizona’s long-term economic strength and shared prosperity. In this conversation, Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges, is joined by Christine Mackey, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, to examine how success should really be measured when it comes to higher education’s impact on workforce and economic growth, while also discussing the expanding role of short-term credentials and certificates in today’s rapidly changing economy.
April 29, 2026
Episode No. 6: Investing in Arizona’s Workforce
What does workforce development really mean in a fast-growing state like Arizona? In this episode, Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges, sits down with Todd Sanders, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber, to explore what it takes to grow Arizona’s economy. Together, they discuss the industries shaping the state’s future and why a strong workforce depends on something bigger than jobs alone—an investment in strong educational pathways.
April 1, 2026
Episode 5: Defining Community
This episode explores what community really means in practice—and how higher education can serve not just students, but entire regions, when institutions truly embody it. In this conversation, Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges, and his guest, Paul J. Luna, President and CEO of Helios Education Foundation, reflect on what it takes to build and sustain strong communities and why that work matters far beyond the classroom.
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- What is A Better Way to Do College?
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Presented by Maricopa Community Colleges</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A Better Way to Do College</span><span style="font-weight:400;"> explores the changing landscape of higher education and the impact those shifts have on access, opportunity, and the people we serve. Hosted by Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges, the podcast features candid conversations with educators, students, and thought leaders on the ideas shaping the future of learning, work, and community.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Each episode challenges us to think differently about how education can empower people and the communities around us. By looking beyond the classroom, we can rethink what college can be and discover how higher education can continue to change for the better.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Because there is a better way to do college—and it starts with conversations that matter.</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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