Episode 20 with Chancellor Sonya Christian, Ph.D.

06/05/23 • 33 min

Leading Community Colleges in California

In this episode, League President & CEO Larry Galizio, Ph.D., talks with California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian, Ph.D. She has more than three decades of experience at all levels of community college leadership and is the first woman named to the permanent role leading the 116-college system. Together, they talk about her family's commitment to education, the importance of equity for students and communities, and dual enrollment opportunities as a seamless gateway to college.

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Episode 19 California Community Colleges' Baccalaureate Degree Program

In this episode, Dr. Larry Galizio talks with California community college leaders as they advocate for baccalaureate degree programs for in-demand careers throughout the state. Together, they discuss the importance of higher education for place-bound students and regional economies, and the community partnerships that affirm the need for these industry-specific degrees. His guests include:

Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D., President and CEO of the California Community College Baccalaureate Association and Chancellor Emerita, San Diego Community College District
Judy Miner, Ed.D., Chair of the California Community College Baccalaureate Association and Chancellor, Foothill-De Anza Community College
Pamela T. Luster, Ed.D., Vice Chair of the California Community College Baccalaureate Association and President Emerita, San Diego Mesa College

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Episode 21 with 2023-24 League Leaders Chancellor Julianna Barnes and Trustee Andra Hoffman

In Episode 21, Larry Galizio, Ph.D., visits with incoming presidents for the Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges (CEOCCC) Board and California Community Colleges Trustees (CCCT) Board. They discuss their enthusiasm for CCC Chancellor Christian's student-centered initiatives, community colleges' roles in supporting California's green economy, and what influenced their leadership journeys.
His guests include:
Julianna Barnes, Ed.D., Chancellor, South Orange County Community College District; President, Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges (CEOCCC) Board; and Chair, League Board of Directors.
Andra Hoffman, Trustee, Los Angeles Community College District; President, California Community Colleges Trustees (CCCT) Board.