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Education is an essential part of development that can never be second-guessed or overlooked in today’s turbulent times where knowledge and advancement go hand in hand. In his first year as Georgia Perimeter College’s president, Anthony Tricoli has worked steadfastly to increase the number of students who enroll in the two-year program while improving the graduate rate and increasing the number of students who transfer to four-year institutions.

“When people ask me [if I] can think [outside] of the box my response is, ‘what box’? I want our students to be the benefactors of creative thought inside of the classrooms, in our offices and by our administrative team. I have a very entrepreneurial approach to addressing my work on a daily basis. I believe that creativity and innovation should be rewarded and not extinguished. I’m always looking for a newer way and better way of providing service to our students,” explains Tricoli.

Tricoli, who is a product of the community college system, received a doctorate in higher education, leadership and administration from Pepperdine University, and brings a wealth of experience to GPC. Tricoli’s background includes stints as president of West Hills College in Coalinga, Calif., and director of training and development for Hughes Aircraft Company & General Motors. “I absolutely love education. I love what we do, I love what we stand for, and I love what we are here to accomplish, which is to help others to fulfill their dreams,” he adds. - jason thompson

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