Wytheville Community College has a thriving dual enrollment program that serves the needs of many students in southwest Virginia. When WCC lost its dual enrollment partner at the eleventh hour, Dean Susan Evans had to act fast. Through a partnership with Magellan, WCC was able to reinvigorate its dual enrollment program—and the partnership continues to this day. The Magellan partners are grateful to be able to welcome Dean Evans for a conversation about how a great vendor-institutional partnership can look.

If you or your school is looking for help with RSI, curriculum or course development, operational services, training, or professional development, think Magellan; our team would love to help. Reach out to us at ⁠thinkmagellan.com⁠. Thank you for joining us on the Magellan Podcast: Navigating Education in the 21st Century.

Podcast Topics and Show Notes:

1. What’s the backstory? What was the emergency, and how did WCC connect with Magellan?

2. What was the initial project?

• Helping WCC design 21 courses in 6 months
• Helping them define quality courses

3. Why does dual enrollment matter so much?

• It’s an important driver of college access, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
• It shores up the bottom line for many institutions, especially community colleges.

4. What’s next for WCC and Magellan?