Maybe We Should Stop Asking 'Are Students College Ready? - with Dr. Alberto J. Román, Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District
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In this episode, President Series #407, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Alberto J. Román, Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How does the largest community college district in the nation serve 200,000 students across 9 colleges while 25% (50,000 students) are unhoused?
- What happens when a first generation immigrant who arrived at age 8 leads a district preparing workforce for the Olympics, Paralympics, Super Bowl & World Cup?
- How does a community college district offer 4 year BA degrees for $10,000 & become the first in the nation to provide $1,000 monthly basic guaranteed income to 250 students?
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