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The Rant PodcastNavigating the Next Four Years with John KingSend us a textWhen higher education comes under attack, who stands up to defend its core mission? In this compelling conversation, Chancellor John King of the State University of New York brings his unique perspective as a former high school teacher, Secretary of Education under President Obama, and leader of a major education advocacy organization to address the most pressing challenges facing American universities today. Chancellor King doesn't mince words as he articulates how SUNY maintains its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion despite political headwinds: "For us, diversity, equity, inclusion is in our DNA." He...2025-04-2933 min
The Innovating Together PodcastInterview with Chancellor of the California Committee of Colleges Eloy OakleyChancellor of the California Committee of Colleges Eloy Oakley recently spent some time in November 2021 in Washington, D.C. with the U.S. Department of Education to help with the BBB - Build Back Better vision of the current administration. He discussed the bureaucracy in the Department of Education, how his visit impacted his leadership style, and policy perspectives.
Oakley was most surprised by the many layers of red tape and how big the bureaucracy is in D.C. when compared to California’s large bureaucracy. He expressed that although higher education and getting people back to wo...2021-12-1326 min
California Community Colleges PodcastEpisode 37: “Equity in Higher Education with John B. King”One of California Community Colleges largest missions is to ensuring that students from all backgrounds succeed and have the opportunity to reach their educational goals. The Vision for Success drives this goal by striving to increase the number of students who transfer, who earn quality credentials, and acquire sustainable jobs. On this episode, Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley is joined by John B. King, the president and CEO of Education Trust, a nonprofit organization that identifies and closes education gaps between pre-school and college. Chancellor Oakley and Mr. King discuss the concerns currently surrounding equity and access in the midst of...2020-09-1429 min