The Role of Community Colleges in Advancing Economic Equity and Social Justice

Higher Education Leadership Panel Discussion
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 AM Los Angeles | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM New York

April is National Community College Month. Join us for an insightful discussion on the pivotal role community colleges play in advancing social justice and economic equity. This event will bring together community college leaders to explore the unique contributions of community colleges in addressing systemic inequalities and promoting access to higher education.

Through an engaging panel discussion, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how community colleges serve as catalysts for change in their communities. Topics of discussion will include innovative programs and initiatives, challenges, and opportunities for advancing equity, and strategies for creating inclusive learning environments.

This event offers a valuable opportunity for you to learn from and exchange ideas with leaders who have broad experiences in the community college field. We look forward to collaborating with you to explore solutions to foster a more just and equitable society.

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or join directly through your Zoom app using Meeting ID: 881 2556 3240

Panel host: Dean Barbara Mink, Ed.D., has served as a publicly elected Austin Community College District trustee. Since 1978, Dr. Mink has been a professor at Fielding. She teaches and supervises doctoral students in organizational change, management and leadership, and learning and motivation.

PANELISTS

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Catharine Penfold Navarro, Ph.D.

Catharine Penfold Navarro, PhD, is a faculty member in the School of Leadership Studies and teaches in the EdD Leadership for Change program at Fielding Graduate University.

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Ed Leach, Ph.D., Executive Director, NISOD.

Ed Leach, Ph.D.

Executive Director, NISOD

Dr. Leach serves as the Executive Director for NISOD, a community and technical college membership organization. Prior to his tenure at NISOD, Dr. Leach served as the VP of Services and Programs for the League for Innovation in the Community College (League).

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Manuel Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Manuel Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Dr. Manny Gonzalez was appointed as Trustee for Place 5 in April 2022. He was re-elected in November 2022. His term ends in 2028. He currently serves as Board Secretary.

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Bruce Leslie, Ph.D.

Bruce Leslie, Ph.D.

Chancellor Emeritus of The Alamo Colleges District

Dr. Leslie is a Navy veteran and Chancellor Emeritus of The Alamo Colleges District. Dr. Leslie has served community colleges of all sizes. As a result of his leadership, the Alamo Colleges District has received the 2018 National Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award for Performance Excellence, the only higher education multi-college system ever to receive this Presidential level award.

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Barbara Mink, Ed.D.

Barbara Mink, Ed.D.

Dean, School of Leadership Studies

Dr. Mink has served as a publicly elected Austin Community College District trustee. Since 1978, Dr. Mink has been a professor at Fielding. She teaches and supervises doctoral students in organizational change, management and leadership, and learning and motivation.

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