Building Bridges: Uplifting Communities Through Collaboration

Building Tomorrow’s Technologists Through Shared Learning

In this episode of Telling Our Story, Leticia chats with five guests from California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). They share the story behind the Computing Talent Initiative and CSin3, a collaborative cohort program with Hartnell College that allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science in three years. The initiative focuses on preparing students for high-tech careers through a shared learning model. Guests include: * Vanya Quiñones, president, CSUMB * Sathya Narayanan, professor, School of Computing and Design, CSUMB * Leslie Maxwell, associate director, Computing Talent Initiative, CSUMB * Noe Lomeli, CSUMB alumnus and co-founder and software engineer, Nurbli * Benito Sanchez, CSUMB alumnus and founder and software engineer, Nurbli Read more about CSin3: www.computingtalentinitiative.org/csin3 [http://www.computingtalentinitiative.org/csin3]  www.aascutellingourstory.org [http://www.aascutellingourstory.org] www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force [http://www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force] www.aascu.org [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aascu.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csamuel.hoffmeister%40theygsgroup.com%7C33898c47a4aa4d446e6008dbf1e8a426%7Cef8f74c696b94d449b4b2963f64e7408%7C1%7C0%7C638369753782541848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JV4151LhpWNXypzAlxdHOsvKxXpJ5DbZuxrefHSaRRM%3D&reserved=0] Music by RomanSenykMusic [https://pixabay.com/users/romansenykmusic-11989248/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352]

Accelerating Graduation With Expanded Credit Initiative

In this episode of Telling Our Story, Leticia chats with five guests from Lehman College in the Bronx, New York. They share the story behind the institution’s Credit for Prior Learning initiative, which allows students to earn elective credits through various approved programs. The initiative aims to boost graduation rates by addressing issues such as unmet liberal arts credit requirements and delayed credit transfers, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Guests include: * Fernando Delgado, president * Richard Finger, vice president, enrollment management * Alisa Cooper-Spain, coordinator, Credit for Prior Learning * Luis Mendez, alumnus * Viridiana Coyt, alumna Read Lehman College’s Promising Practice article: www.aascutellingourstory.org/promising-practice/accelerating-graduation-with-expanded-credit-initiative [http://www.aascutellingourstory.org/promising-practice/accelerating-graduation-with-expanded-credit-initiative]  www.aascutellingourstory.org [http://www.aascutellingourstory.org] www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force [http://www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force] www.aascu.org [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aascu.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csamuel.hoffmeister%40theygsgroup.com%7C33898c47a4aa4d446e6008dbf1e8a426%7Cef8f74c696b94d449b4b2963f64e7408%7C1%7C0%7C638369753782541848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JV4151LhpWNXypzAlxdHOsvKxXpJ5DbZuxrefHSaRRM%3D&reserved=0] Music by RomanSenykMusic [https://pixabay.com/users/romansenykmusic-11989248/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352]

Breaking Higher Education Barriers Across Borders

In this bonus episode of Telling Our Story, Leticia chats with three presidents from Mexican postsecondary institutions. Together, they discuss the importance of binational higher education collaborations between Mexico and the U.S., the mutual benefits of those collaborations for students and communities in both countries, and promising practices that Mexican institutions are implementing that increase access to postsecondary education and enhance workforce development. The session was recorded at AASCU’s 2024 Annual Conference for Presidents and Chancellors in Puerto Rico. Guests include: * Arturo Cherbowski Lask, director of Universia México and executive director of Santander Universidades * Luis Enrique Palafox Maestre, president of Universidad Autónoma de Baja California * Martha Aguilar Trejo, president of la Universidad de Celaya This is an English translation of our recent Spanish-language episode, "Superando Barreras en la Educación Superior más allá de las Fronteras." www.aascutellingourstory.org [http://www.aascutellingourstory.org] www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force [http://www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force] www.aascu.org [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aascu.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csamuel.hoffmeister%40theygsgroup.com%7C33898c47a4aa4d446e6008dbf1e8a426%7Cef8f74c696b94d449b4b2963f64e7408%7C1%7C0%7C638369753782541848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JV4151LhpWNXypzAlxdHOsvKxXpJ5DbZuxrefHSaRRM%3D&reserved=0] Music by RomanSenykMusic [https://pixabay.com/users/romansenykmusic-11989248/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352]

Superando Barreras en la Educación Superior más allá de las Fronteras

En este episodio de Telling Our Story, Leticia conversa con tres líderes de educación superior en México. Juntos, discuten la importancia de las colaboraciones binacionales en educación universitaria entre México y los Estados Unidos, los beneficios mutuos de estas colaboraciones tanto para los estudiantes y para las comunidades en ambos países, así como las prácticas prometedoras que las instituciones mexicanas están implementando para aumentar el acceso a la educación superior y mejorar el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral. La sesión fue grabada en Puerto Rico durante la Conferencia Anual 2024 de AASCU para rectores y directores de sistemas universitarios. Los líderes incluyen: * Arturo Cherbowski Lask, director de Universia México y director ejecutivo de Santander Universidades * Luis Enrique Palafox Maestre, rector de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California * Martha Aguilar Trejo, rectora de la Universidad de Celaya   This discussion is entirely in Spanish. To download a transcript of the episode in English, visit www.aascutellingourstory.org/podcast-2 [http://www.aascutellingourstory.org/podcast-2].  www.aascutellingourstory.org [http://www.aascutellingourstory.org] www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force [http://www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force] www.aascu.org [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aascu.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csamuel.hoffmeister%40theygsgroup.com%7C33898c47a4aa4d446e6008dbf1e8a426%7Cef8f74c696b94d449b4b2963f64e7408%7C1%7C0%7C638369753782541848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JV4151LhpWNXypzAlxdHOsvKxXpJ5DbZuxrefHSaRRM%3D&reserved=0] Music by RomanSenykMusic [https://pixabay.com/users/romansenykmusic-11989248/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352]

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 [http://www.aascu.org/events].  www.aascutellingourstory.org [http://www.aascutellingourstory.org] www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force [http://www.aascu.org/policy-advocacy/presidential-postsecondary-value-commission-task-force] www.aascu.org [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aascu.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csamuel.hoffmeister%40theygsgroup.com%7C33898c47a4aa4d446e6008dbf1e8a426%7Cef8f74c696b94d449b4b2963f64e7408%7C1%7C0%7C638369753782541848%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JV4151LhpWNXypzAlxdHOsvKxXpJ5DbZuxrefHSaRRM%3D&reserved=0] Music by RomanSenykMusic [https://pixabay.com/users/romansenykmusic-11989248/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141352]