Larisa Hussak

Director

Areas of Expertise

Community Colleges
Strategy and Planning
Student Success

Washington, DC

Specialties

College and University Strategy
Curricular Reform
Developmental and Remedial Education
Enrollment Strategy
Strategic Planning
Student Experience
Underrepresented Students

Background

Larisa Hussak is a Director on the Community College Executive Forum. She is responsible for conducting the forum's research on student success and campus strategy. In particular, her research identifies innovative academic, enrollment, and service models that prepare colleges to serve the students of the future. Before joining EAB, Larisa spent nine years in higher education as a student, instru

Education

Larisa earned her doctorate and master’s degree in developmental psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She received a B.A. with honors in psychology from the University of Chicago.

Research and Insights

Blogs

3 things community colleges get wrong about strategy—and how to get them right

Few campus activities in higher ed are more divisive than preparing for a new strategic planning process. Here are the three most common mistakes to avoid when it comes to creating a specific, actionable community college strategic plan.

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By Larisa Hussak

May 16, 2019 3 min read

Expert Insight

We asked 1,600+ college leaders about their Guided Pathways progress. Here’s what we found.

The Community College Executive Forum launched a Guided Pathways diagnostic to help community colleges assess their progress and identify areas for improvement.

By Larisa Hussak

September 26, 2018 2 min read

Resource

Taking Action on Student Equity

As the community college landscape continues to evolve, leaders face a critical imperative: improve student outcomes for at-risk populations and close chronic gaps in achievement.

By Larisa Hussak

March 15, 2018