Podcast appearances and mentions of Joseph I Castro

Today, we are talking with the Chancellor of California State University, Joseph Castro. CSU announced last December that it would be mostly in person this year. While it's been challenging, they're at about 80% in person this fall (with variability among the 23 campuses), and Chancellor Castro is extremely proud of the students and staff for making that happen. One thing they've done to make this happen was to put a vaccine mandate in place. He spent a lot of time listening to students and faculty when deciding how to navigate these times. Students' experiences are incredibly important, especially those with lower- income backgrounds. Chancellor Castro says emergency grants have made a big difference for those students, as well as their basic needs program. Another issue that's come to the forefront is that of mental health. A lot of students had a hard time with the isolation that came along with virtual learning. On the other hand, students would like to keep the option of virtual learning. CSU became one of the largest online universities overnight, and many educators are seeking certification to continue teaching virtually. In these trying times, Chancellor Castro has seen the issue of burnout among university staff and faculty. He tries to combat this by being as flexible and compassionate as possible. He says he'd also like to see more invested into counseling for students and employees alike. One thing that's been hard for many education leaders is to not jump to conclusions if you don't have to. Chancellor Castro says to try to listen to as many perspectives as possible before making a decision, if you can. As a leader, Chancellor Castro is also focused on equity gaps. He says they're sharing data in new ways, coming up with new strategies, and aligning resources. Luckily, the state governor and legislature has been investing more in these areas. Chancellor Castro says the best advice he's ever been given is that as a leader, it's important to do the right thing even if you get knocked over. He says you must decide what is the right thing to do and then connect it with values and mission. On the other hand, the best advice he gives to potential Chancellor's is to just share what it's like. He likes to share the deep meaning of the job as well as the challenges to give an accurate picture of what the job is really like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovationalliance/message

Hosts: Demitria Wack and Michael Wiafe.Guest: Dr. Joseph Castro.Production and Marketing: Jarrett Ramones, Tim Haydock and Abby Pugh.The California State University public university system consists of 23 campuses  enrolling around a half a million students, the largest four-year public university system in the United States. Altogether, about half of the bachelor's degrees, a third of the master's degrees, and almost two percent of the doctoral degrees awarded each year in California are from the CSU. Plus, as both Michael and I demonstrate, clearly the most promising and humble graduates in the world. Today we have the pleasure of talking to one of my greatest role models and friends who we have mentioned in a few podcasts recognizing his amazing leadership skills.Dr. Joseph I. Castro serves as the eighth chancellor to lead the California State University (CSU). He is the first Californian and first person of color to serve in this role. The grandson of immigrants from Mexico and the son of a single mother, Dr. Castro was the first in his family to graduate from a university. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's in public policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Ph.D. in higher education policy and leadership from Stanford University. ​He is a renowned and gifted scholar in the fields of leadership and public policy, and has mentored hundreds of other scholars and practitioners, including many university presidents and senior officers. Prior to his appointment as CSU chancellor in September 2020, Dr. Castro served as president of California State University, Fresno, beginning in 2013. He also worked in the University of California system for 23 yearsWe'd Love to Hear from You! Clink the link below to fill out a quick survey and let us know what you think!https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/QLVPBCTFollow us on social @policywisepod on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! And don't forget to subscribe and rate us on iTunes. See you next time on PolicyWise!

The complexity and challenges of the pandemic have posed extraordinary shifts to education as we have known it. Unique opportunities have risen out of the stay-at-home orders and the shift to remote learning, presenting a transformative time for postsecondary leaders. A number of these changes would have never been envisioned pre-pandemic, but rapidly are becoming welcomed additions to our institutions. Higher Ed Rewired meets with three system leaders, California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro, Commissioner of Higher Education for the state of Texas Harrison Keller and Commissioner of Higher Education for the state of Louisiana Kim Hunter Reed, and asks what have they gleaned from the pandemic and what they envision for the future of higher education. If you haven’t already, please review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It will help bring new listeners in to learn more about student success efforts occurring across the country. Higher Ed ReWired  is produced by California State University. 

Dr. Joseph I. Castro is the first Californian and first person of color to serve as the chancellor of the California State University (CSU), our nation's largest, most ethnically and economically diverse four-year university.    The grandson of immigrants from Mexico and the son of a single mother, he was also the first in his family to graduate from a university, eventually earning a Ph.D. in higher education policy and leadership from Stanford University. ​As a renowned and gifted scholar in the fields of leadership and public policy, Dr. Castro has mentored hundreds of other scholars and practitioners. 

Today we talk to California State University Chancellor Dr. Joseph I. Castro. The former President of Cal State Fresno took on his new role just two months ago. Even as it can be an awkward time to make a transition because of Covid, Dr. Castro says it's been pretty smooth and that he feels very fortunate to serve at such a consequential time. With California State University being the nation's biggest four-year public university system, Dr. Castro loves to be doing things on such a scale that can make a huge difference not just in California but in the nation. With close to half a million students, Dr. Castro says CSU has the opportunity to make a change and transform the lives of people from all different backgrounds. He says that without higher ed so many students and families would have much fewer opportunities, and he looks forward to expanding those opportunities even further. To prepare for this transition, Dr. Castro has reflected on his own experiences, has done a lot of reading, and has conversed with a huge number of mentors. Surprisingly, Dr. Castro is the first Californian to serve as Chancellor at CSU and he's very aware of the uniqueness of his position. Dr. Castro says he learned from his grandparents to listen carefully before you speak or make big decisions, and this ability has served him well in his transition. As a chancellor, Dr. Castro says you often find yourself dealing with highly contested issues, but even if people don't agree with his decisions, they always know he listened thoughtfully before making them. As someone with a policy background, Dr. Castro has enjoyed working with legislators and the governor. He says he's also been getting to know CSU's trustees better and appreciates the opportunity to serve in a new way. One thing Dr. Castro is already proud of is their budget and the ability to have no tuition increases and no layoffs. He says he always tries to make decisions that will lower the stress level so that students can focus on learning and teachers can focus on teaching. Dr. Castro hopes to remain as flexible and transparent as possible going forward. He's impressed with student's resilience and says the potential impact they can have together is enormous. He encourages everyone to stay reasonable and to be optimistic. -- Welcome to innovating together, a podcast produced by the University Innovation Alliance. This is a podcast for busy people in higher education who are looking for the “aha moments” that can propel their work forward. Innovating Together curates the best insights, research, and experts. To connect with us further, visit www.theuia.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovationalliance/message

Dr. Joseph I. Castro serves as the eighth chancellor to lead the California State University (CSU). He is the first Californian and first person of color to serve in this role. Dr. Castro discusses his priorities as chancellor, including Graduation Initiative 2025, protecting the health and safety of students and employees during the pandemic, long-term reinvestment in public higher education and the CSU's potential 2021-22 budget. Video also available @: https://youtu.be/6eNT1pBJeIE #CSUB #CSUBakersfield #RunnerStream #CMedia ✔️Subscribe on YouTube ✔️Subscribe on Apple ✔️Subscribe on Spotify Runner Stream on Social Media: ► Follow on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runner-stream/message

In this episode of the California Community Colleges, Chancellor Oakley had the pleasure of speaking with the new California State University’s Chancellor, Dr. Joseph I. Castro. Dr. Castro is the eighth chancellor of the California State University system and the first person of color to serve in this role. They discussed the importance of the transfer pathways from community college to the CSU, and supporting the diversity within these two systems. Transcript: https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/Podcasts/Transcripts/CCC21040.pdf

Joseph I. Castro, Fresno State's president, will become chancellor of the California State University System in January. The system is one of the nation's largest, enrolling roughly 500,000 students across 23 campuses. Castro talked about his top priorities as he steps into the new role, including to continue Cal State's push to improve student completion rates while cutting achievement gaps. He also discussed the need for state, federal and philanthropic investment to help Cal State students stay on track. Tim White, the system's current chancellor, joined us in May to discuss the system's early decision to stick with a largely online fall. Castro revisited that move and talked about how it may have contributed to record enrollment levels and improved student retention rates at Fresno State and across Cal State. Education drives economic mobility. Strategic Education, Inc. is dedicated to helping improve lives through education. Strategic Education's institutions -- including Strayer and Capella Universities, the Jack Welch Management Institute, Hackbright Academy and Sophia Learning -- create innovative and relevant learning experiences that prepare our students for the workforce -- today and in the future. Learn more at strategiceducation.com.

President Joseph I. Castro from California State University, Fresno; President Ellen Junn from California State University, Stanislaus and President Lynnette Zelezny from California State University, Bakersfield

Hear from President Joseph I. Castro from California State University, Fresno; President Ellen Jun from California State University, Stanislaus and President Lynette Zelezny from California State University, Bakersfield on the state of the Valley's public universities.