Telling Our Story
Member institutions of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) advance social mobility for students of all backgrounds—particularly those from lower-income families, first-generation college students, and/or students of color—to positively impact families, communities, and the students themselves. This series shares stories from state colleges and universities that have taken bold steps to successfully serve underrepresented students and their communities. Expert discussions give listeners an inside look at how these institutions are fostering greater accessibility and affordability, closing gaps to postsecondary education completion, connecting students to viable career opportunities, and creating a more just, equitable society.
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Telling Our Story
Building Bridges: Uplifting Communities Through Collaboration
In this bonus episode of Telling Our Story, we share a portion of the opening plenary of the AASCU 2024 Annual Conference for Presidents and Chancellors in Puerto Rico, Nov. 16–19. The session, occurring on Sunday, Nov. 18, highlighted the unique challenges presidents and chancellors of regional public colleges and universities face as they lead transformation on their campuses. It followed an address from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
Panelists included:
- Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, chancellor, City University of New York system (session moderator)
- Mildred Garcia, chancellor, The California State University system
- John B. King Jr., chancellor, State University of New York system
- Brian McCall, chancellor, Texas State University System
Keep an eye out for key AASCU events throughout 2025 at www.aascu.org/events.
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