Dr. James Perey, executive vice president for academics at Cochise College, has completed the 2023-24 Aspen Rising President’s Fellowship. The fellowship prepares college leaders to implement transformative changes, enhance student outcomes, and contribute to broader educational reform. This is critical, especially as many presidents are reaching retirement age, creating vacancies that may be challenging to fill. Dr. Perey was one of 35 leaders selected from around the United States for this fellowship.
“Over the last year, I have had the opportunity to learn from national leaders in higher education, build a network of forward-thinking peers, and explore innovative and groundbreaking strategies focused on meeting student success challenges,” Dr. Perey said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have this life-changing experience. Although the formal fellowship ends, the great work begins.”
Many Aspen Fellows become college presidents within a few years of completing the fellowship. They join a network of over 300 peers, including 155 current college presidents, implementing innovative strategies to enhance student success in their institutions.
Dr. Perey’s completion of the fellowship marks a significant achievement and underscores his commitment to advancing educational leadership and student success.