Many of us have debated and grown weary of our opinions on development courses. However, one area I am interested in learning more about is the role student engagement plays in college completion. Student engagement is a challenge for the Grenada campus, especially since we are a strictly commuter campus. I think we do very well with a certain group of young, traditional age students who choose to participate in activities. However, I think with many others we are missing the mark. While not the same as student engagement, I am also interested in the concept of community engagement. Dr. Nylander and his work with the McLean Institute intrigued me. Holmes Community College is a key player in the Grenada area. I think we could make a big difference in our community by implementing some of the strategies that Dr. Nylander and his team use at Ole