According to the ROI-NJ press release:

Brookdale Community College President Dr. David M. Stout, is recognized on the ROI Influencers: Power List 2022 for Higher Education. Brookdale is one of two community colleges in the state to make a Top 50 national list by Academic Influence. In addition, Brookdale serves more than 20,000 students per year at its six locations throughout Monmouth County.

This list is a top-level view of the most influential presidents.

Nothing is more important for the future of business in this state than having a well-prepared next-generation workforce. The leaders on this list make that happen.

Following the footsteps of a public education system that is regarded as the best in the country, the leaders of these institutions of higher education take the baton — serving a wide variety of needs and populations.

These schools graduate some of the top students in the country, many of whom will have global impact. Just as important, they will teach first-generation graduates that will have local impact of equal measure.