15-Dr. Kevin Beardmore on His New Role with SENMC & Partnership with PSP. “Building the Future of Education
About this episode
Dr. Kevin Beardmore discusses his new role at SENMC and the partnership with PSP to enhance education in the Permian Basin.
On this episode of the Permian Strategic Partnership Podcast, host Krista Escamilla sits down with Dr. Kevin Beardmore, the new president of Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC), to talk about his inspiring career in education, his leadership philosophy, and the exciting partnership ahead with the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP). Dr. Beardmore brings decades of experience in higher education, from his early days as a middle school science teacher to his leadership roles at Owensboro Community and Technical College, where he helped launch one of the nation’s most recognized community and technical colleges. His work has earned numerous honors, including the Distinguished College Administrator Award from Phi Theta Kappa and multiple “Great College to Work For” designations. In this conversation, Dr. Beardmore shares: His vision for SENMC and the role community colleges play in transforming lives How PSP and SENMC are partnering to strengthen educational pathways in the Permian Basin Why he believes so deeply in access, opportunity, and the power of education What being a first-generation college student taught him about serving students today His journey from private industry…
People in this episode
Host: Krista Escamilla
Guest: Dr. Kevin Beardmore
Topics covered
- education
- leadership
- community colleges
- partnerships
- workforce development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southeast New Mexico College, Permian Strategic Partnership, Owensboro Community and Technical College, Phi Theta Kappa
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