208: Talk Your Truth or Walk Your Truth - with Dr. Michael Torrence, President, Motlow State Community College

<p>Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is <strong>The EdUp Experience President</strong> Series Episode #69.&nbsp;In this episode, sponsored by <a href="https://element451.com/"><strong>Element451</strong></a>, we welcome <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/keta999/">&nbsp;</a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/michael-torrence-ph-d-63011b150"><strong>Dr. Michael Torrence</strong></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/keta999/">, </a>President<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/keta999/">, </a><a href="https://www.mscc.edu/"><strong>Motlow State Community College</strong></a>!<br> </p> <p>Michael covers a range of topics in this episode as he and Joe discussed what's happening in higher ed. &nbsp;At Motlow State Community College, Michael talks about how they turned face-to-face content into quality online content - and are not iterating to the next level using AI and VR. &nbsp;Additionally, he talks about the robotics and training center at Motlow State - where he notes that institutional responsibility is to provide students with the skill they need to work. &nbsp;He highlights Motlow's use of open educational resources and workforce development groups as alternatives to the traditional model. &nbsp;Also, hear what "marginalized" student means to Michael - and it may not be what you think.</p> <p>Seated as the 7th President of Motlow State Community College, Dr. Michael L. Torrence comes as a leader, life-long learner, innovator, collaborator, academician, and administrator. He is successful in serving and transforming rural, urban, and suburban communities.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dr. Torrence is a champion of the community college and its mission.<br> Dr. Torrence’s higher education career spans more than 23 years and represents a demonstrated love of the teaching and learning community, working both as faculty and as an administrator in Student Affairs as well as Academic Affairs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! &nbsp;Contact Us!</p>