379: The Impact of Coalition Building - with Dr. Pamela Luster, President, San Diego Mesa College

<p>We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/"><strong>The EdUp Experience</strong></a>!</p> <p>It’s YOUR time to #EdUp</p> <p>In this episode, <strong>President Series #130, </strong>YOUR guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-luster-81806b45/">Dr. Pam Luster</a>, President at <a href="https://www.sdmesa.edu/">San Diego Mesa College</a>, YOUR host is <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/joesallustio"><strong>Dr. Joe Sallustio</strong></a>, aka, THE Voice of Education, &amp; YOUR special guest co-host is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-cantu-wilson-ed-d-07ba4b39/">Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson</a>.</p> <p>"You have to be the sand in the shell to make the pearl". &nbsp;Pam is relentless and unapologetic when it comes to inclusiveness, teaching, and learning, and the insights that a data-driven decision-making framework creates. &nbsp;Pam also talks about the continuum of cultural competence and what happens when there is resistance to equity in her institution. &nbsp;&nbsp;She also talks about disruptive practices and how higher education needs to adapt. &nbsp;Finally, she talks about the positive impact of coalition building and why it's necessary to help today's students. &nbsp;</p> <p>Dr. Luster has served in several positions in local, state and national organizations. She is currently serving as the immediate past-President of the Chief Executive Officers of California Community Colleges (CEOCCC) Board, and she was appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion. Dr. Luster served as board member and President of the California Community College Athletics Association (CCCAA), and co-chaired and is still a member of the CEOCCC Affordability, Food and Housing Task Force. She is also currently serving on Governor Newsom's Task force for Basic Needs in Higher Education.</p> <p>Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!</p> <