Dallas College finds bold synergy with CampusWorks and taps unmatched expertise to drive transformation , think differently , and embrace the possibilities created by change .
College Selects Strategic Partner to Design for Poverty-Free Future
Dallas College finds bold synergy with CampusWorks and taps unmatched expertise to drive transformation , think differently , and embrace the possibilities created by change .
Doing what ’ s best for clients is what motivates CampusWorks .
Since 1999 , it ’ s delivered unmatched leadership expertise to institutions of all shapes and sizes , increasing institutional effectiveness and enhancing the student experience . A relentless drive to solve systemic challenges and create the conditions required for lasting change has earned CampusWorks a reputation for being bold – something that made Dallas College take notice .
College leadership aimed to eradicate poverty in the region . An audacious goal , Chief Innovation Officer Tim Marshall saw an opportunity for transformation as practical requirements came into focus : the consolidation of the seven institutions , creating the foundation for a single enterprise technology platform , and reimagining ‘ student success ’. Having found a synergy with CampusWorks , the independent firm was engaged .
Attentively digging in , CampusWorks set out to align the College ’ s people , processes , information , and technology for the future . But Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair Liz Murphy confirms her team ’ s work went deeper , “ while we used our standard methodologies , we had the blessing of the chancellor to really push the organization to think completely differently about how they would operate as a single institution .” Exploring beyond stated needs CampusWorks ’ student-centric approach helped faculty and staff embrace the possibilities created by change .
One such possibility : the nation ’ s first career connected learner network . “ We coined the term
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‘ enroll in a job ’, because that ’ s what students want and need ,” says Marshall . “ When CampusWorks came in , discussions became less about functions as opposed to interesting approaches to the students .”
Today that network helps students connect learning to living wages and sustainable careers - moving the College one step closer to its goal of ending systemic poverty . “ Colleges and universities have a profound ability to make change ,” says Murphy . The CEO believes Dallas College has set the bar high , but she reports seeing an uptick in the number of institutions setting similarly ambitious goals .
Murphy encourages today ’ s leaders to think about the ripple-effect they wish to have because it ’ s not about “ where your pebble drops , but where the ripple goes when it reaches the shore – what is it that you ’ re changing in the world ?”
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