Episode 37: “Equity in Higher Education with John B. King”

14/09/2020 29 min
Episode 37:  “Equity in Higher Education with John B. King”

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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 the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest.

Transcript: https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/Podcasts/Transcripts/CCC20037

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