Lisa Rhine and Erika Liodice

Lisa Rhine is president of Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. Erika Liodice is executive director of the Alliance for Innovation and Transformation, a nonprofit association that empowers innovative higher education leaders to transform their organizations.

Community colleges and the rise of the 3-year degree

The three-year degree will be led by community colleges due to their keen sense to address the critical value question and offer affordable education.