by ghubbell | Sep 8, 2023 | Thoughts
The term “equity” (I prefer the term “racial equity”) reverberates throughout academia, and yet, the practice remains elusive for far too many institutions. But words become actions, ideas manifest as tangible events, and change unfolds as we mobilize. Today, I invite...
by ghubbell | Aug 31, 2023 | Thoughts
While on social media the other day, I saw a meme with the caption: “Found A College Diploma at Goodwill.” This image has been on my mind lately as I continue to wonder how much confidence potential learners have in higher education and, particularly for me, community...
by ghubbell | Aug 24, 2023 | Thoughts
I have been a community college Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for over 12.5 years and am the 12th longest-serving CEO in the California Community College system. Yet, I am still learning about what it takes to do this job. I know that I don’t have all of the answers...
by ghubbell | Aug 21, 2023 | Thoughts
One of the most profound lessons I’ve learned in my journey as the President of Compton College is the importance of genuinely immersing oneself in supporting greater racial equity in higher education. We hear the word “equity” and “racial...
by ghubbell | Aug 18, 2023 | Thoughts
Enrollment decline is a real issue affecting higher education institutions nationally. Alarmingly, the disproportionately lower enrollment rates of Black learners continue to decline. Over the last 20 years, 300,000 Black students have been lost from the community...
by ghubbell | Aug 17, 2023 | Thoughts
Ensuring racial equity in our institutions is a core principle of my approach to unapologetic leadership, which is why it is imperative to me to eliminate barriers to access and ensuring students can succeed at our institutions. I’d like to highlight a population that...
