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Adrian College President Advocates Cost-Cutting Education Solutions

12/6/2025

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Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking outlined efforts to curb higher education costs amid rising student debt.
He highlighted Rize Education, a for-profit company he co-founded, which facilitates course-sharing among colleges to optimize resources and lower expenses.
Since partnering with Rize, Adrian College has launched 38 new academic programs.
Docking testified before Congress on November 18, advocating for innovative solutions to improve educational outcomes and reduce financial burdens on students.

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Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking outlined efforts to curb higher education costs amid rising student debt.
He highlighted Rize Education, a for-profit company he co-founded, which facilitates course-sharing among colleges to optimize resources and lower expenses.
Since partnering with Rize, Adrian College has launched 38 new academic programs.
Docking testified before Congress on November 18, advocating for innovative solutions to improve educational outcomes and reduce financial burdens on students.