Democratizing Access to Higher Education feat. Dr. Eloy Oakley, Chancellor, California Community Colleges

Dr. Eloy Oakley, Chancellor at California Community Colleges, joins this episode of Illuminate Higher Education to discuss how community colleges are different from traditional institutions. They are uniquely suited to create equitable access to education for students of all backgrounds.

In this episode, Eloy contrasts the selective nature of traditional four-year institutions with broad access community colleges. He argues that a selective approach to admissions prevents education from being a democratizing force in society—one that actually grants students equitable experiences.

Eloy also addresses the growing role of individualized learning paths and increased exposure to college-level courses beginning in high school. He also discusses how technologies and robust systems of data collection and analysis will help facilitate an educational experience that leads to social and economic mobility.

Connect with Dr. Eloy Oakley on LinkedIn and Twitter @EloyOakley. Visit CCCCO.edu for more about California Community Colleges.

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