Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Green River College and COCM: A Partnership for Student Success with George Frasier

"I've really enjoyed working with Capstone. Capstone is truly a learning organization, and our relationship has evolved over time. I've never doubted that we had their attention. I appreciate that commitment to the project and making sure the resident life experience is where it needs to be," - George Frasier, Green River College

Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Masha Sapper, SVP of Business Services at COCM, sits down with George Frasier of Green River College. 

George Frasier is the Vice President for College Advancement and Executive Director of Green River College Foundation. George is a non-profit executive and development professional with 28 years of experience and is passionate about supporting the educational dreams and aspirations of Green River Community College students.

George discusses his role at the Green River and the college's focus on meeting students where they are, helping them find their path, and the transformative power of education in the community college and vocational space.

Listen in as George shares the significance of student housing at Green River, its integration into the college's mission, the instrumental role that COCM played in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for students, and his personal stories and experience working with several COCM staff members.

Topics Covered  

George's background and his role at Green River College

What didn’t work, and the three partners that worked toward the integration of student housing into Green River's mission
The pandemic’s impact on Green River’s international population and their adaptive changes

The evolution and success of the management partnership with COCM and the importance of strong partnerships in ensuring student success

George shares his personal stories and positive experiences working with COCM employees

The transformative power of education in the community college setting

Connect with George

Leadership Team - Green River College

George on LinkedIn 

Connect with Masha

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Capstone On-Campus Management

Masha at COCM

Masha on LinkedIn

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