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title: "Episode 124: Illumination by Modern Campus"
description: In these challenging times, learner expectations extend beyond hybrid course formats, encompassing a desire for a transformative educational journey. Commu
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# [Episode 124: Illumination by Modern Campus](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-onehundredtwentyfour)

 Written by [Reuben Pressman](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/author/admin) | Jan 30, 2024 5:00:00 AM

In these challenging times, learner expectations extend beyond hybrid course formats, encompassing a desire for a transformative educational journey. Community colleges have a unique opportunity to effect meaningful change by positioning themselves as providers of both academic fulfillment and community impact.

On this episode, Lester Rapalo, President of Rockland Community College, discusses the evolving expectations of learners and how student-centered environments can help community colleges become more sustainable.

 

**Full Episode**

* Access the raw transcript [here. ](https://illuminationbymoderncampus.buzzsprout.com/)*

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