In this episode, we talk with the authors of the new book, "Discredited: Power, Privilege, and Community College Transfer" (Harvard Education Press). Our guests are:

• Lauren Schudde Associate Professor Educational Leadership and Policy The University of Texas at Austin
• Huriya Jabbar Associate Professor K-12 Education Policy, Rossier School of Education University of Southern California

In this episode, we talk to Betsy Conway about the Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants Program.

In 2023, the Lowe's Foundation launched a five-year, $50 million effort to help community colleges and other community-based organizations prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.

http://lowes.com/foundation

Jo Blondin, president of Clark State College, talks about representing Community Colleges in negotiated rulemaking in Washington, DC.

Achieving Institutional Change in the Face of Faculty Resistance

When data showed a persistent equity gap for Black and Latino/a/x students in mathematics, Tacoma Community College leadership knew a new model that did not incorporate four levels of pre-college math and a high-stakes placement test was needed. While some faculty were resistant, the college utilized grant funding, more data, and courageous conversations to change faculty mindset.

Guests:

• Katie Gulliford, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, Tacoma Community College
• Christopher Willett, Interim Dean – Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, Tacoma Community College

In this episode, we talk about PepsiCo Foundation's Uplift and S.M.I.L.E. Scholarships for community college students.

Our guests are:

• Jonathan George, foundation lead for global social impact programs at PepsiCo Foundation
• Traci Rue White, director of early talent diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) at PepsiCo

In this episode, we talk about the process and outcomes of a Futures Committee in Arkansas that looked at designing the college of 2035 using the design principles of Foresight.

Speaker(s):

• Andrea Henderson, executive director of Arkansas Community Colleges
• Martin Eggensperger, president of Black River Technical College (BRTC)
• Wade Derden, executive vice president for advancement and government relations at National Park College

Long Beach City College (LBCC) Superintendent-President Mike Muñoz discusses the transformational changes taking place at LBCC to support students and give everyone a sense of belonging.

Reading Area Community College (RACC) recently launched a $19.6 million project to renovate and redesign Weitz Hall, turning it into the Weitz Healthcare Pavilion. The Weitz Healthcare Pavilion will dramatically increase classroom and lab spaces for the 14 healthcare programs currently at RACC and allow for nine new healthcare programs.

Guests:

• Dr. Susan Looney, president of RACC
• Tony DeMarco, executive director of the Foundation for RACC and the vice president of advancement

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) hosts one of the most significant professional development events for leaders in community colleges and providers engaged with the two-year college sector. This event includes high-energy keynote presentations and breakout sessions addressing the sector's most pressing issues and opportunities, disruptive technology showcases, deep-dive problem solving work sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

In this episode we talk to

• Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College
• Dr. Michael Gavin, president of Delta College

For more information about joining Dr. Curry and Dr. Gavin in their DEIA work, email Dr. Gavin.