The President's Desk
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -The President’s Desk hosted by, Laney College President Dr. Rudy Besikof, connects with students, faculty and staff members, as well as the Oakland community, to discuss current events, while offering a safe space for individuals to speak freely.
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Episodes
The President's Desk Episode 73
May 28, 2024 20:43 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBThe Desk welcomes the Laney College College Culinary Department to talk food and preparing to make a career in food.
The President's Desk Episode 68
May 28, 2024 20:13 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBPhotography professors Michael Mejia and Avery Franklin visit the desk to discuss the great things happening in the Laney College Photography Department.
The President's Desk Episode 72
May 16, 2024 01:17 - 58 minutes - 79.6 MBLaney Colleges speech and leaderships club visits the desk to talk about public speaking and self confidence.
The President's Desk Episode 71
May 16, 2024 00:59 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBLi Khan, Editor in Chief of the Laney College Citizen, talks journalism and the state of local news.
The President's Desk Episode 70
April 26, 2024 00:48 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBThe four Peralta College presidents join the Desk to talk about what it means to lead a college, with Dr. Pamela Luster, College of Alameda, Dr. Denise Richardson, Berkeley City College, Dr. Rudy Besikof, Laney College, and Dr. David Johnson, Merritt College.
The President's Desk Episode 67
April 23, 2024 01:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBThe Desk talks on-line education, addressing equity gap, and the future of education in science and technology, as it welcomes Inger Stark.
The President's Desk Episode 65
April 11, 2024 01:08 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBThe Desk welcome Laney college counselors Terrance Greene and Douglas Cobb to talk about the best advice to jump start student success.
The President's Desk Episode 66
March 15, 2024 00:28 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBThe desk welcomes Theater Arts Chair, Michael Torres and students Michael and Gigi.
The President's Desk Episode 64
March 14, 2024 23:13 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBThe Desk welcome Laney college counselors Terrance Greene and Douglas Cobb to talk about the best advice to jump start students.
The President's Desk Episode 62
March 01, 2024 02:21 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBLaney College Cosmetology Department visits the Desk.
The President's Desk Episode 63
March 01, 2024 02:08 - 57 minutes - 80.8 MBThe Desk welcome Laney college counselors Terrance Greene and Douglas Cobb to talk about the best advice to jump start students.
The President's Desk Episode 61
February 09, 2024 02:25 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBThe Desk talks with Laney College Liberal Arts Dean.
The Presidents Desk Episode 60
January 25, 2024 03:48 - 58 minutes - 83 MBFormer Laney College students discuss their journey as students, and how they now support students in their positions at the college.
The President's Desk Episode 59
January 25, 2024 03:33 - 58 minutes - 81.9 MBThis conversation with former Oakland City Council Member Loren Taylor has everyone thinking about good possibilities.
The President's Desk Episode 58
December 07, 2023 00:39 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBThe Desk talks music and music education, and welcomes Laney College Music instructors Victor Siu and John Seager.
The President's Desk Episode 57
November 30, 2023 23:39 - 55 minutes - 77.7 MBThe Desk talks mental health with Laney College Mental Health Specialist, Susan Yee, Wellness Center colleague, Danielle Burroughs, ROC colleague Vincent Garrett, Wellness Center Peer Support, Randi Cross, Laney College Students Jesse, and Alissa.
The President's Desk Episode 56
November 30, 2023 01:52 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBLaney College Veterans Center Coordinator, Jean Carey, hosts a barbecue lunch for Laney College Veterans, and the Desk went to them.
The President's Desk Episode 54
October 18, 2023 23:03 - 55 minutes - 78 MBCo-host Randi Cross sits in the hot seat to discuss all her endeavors.
The President's Desk Episode 53
October 18, 2023 22:45 - 58 minutes - 83 MBJoseph Fotu the recruiter for Cubert, Inc. talks about life after football, helping a company grow, and opportunities in battery tech.
The President's Desk Episode 52
September 28, 2023 01:06 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThe Chief Administrative Officer, Technology & Information Systems, Antoine Mehouelley and the Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, Mark Johnson visit the Desk.
The President's Desk Episode 51
September 22, 2023 00:35 - 57 minutes - 81.6 MBThe Desk talks candidly about meeting student needs, particularly Laney’s food efforts.
The President's Desk Episode 50
September 16, 2023 01:19 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBThe President’s Desk celebrates its 50th episode with voices from the beginning to the present.
The President's Desk Episode 50
September 16, 2023 01:19The President’s Desk celebrates its 50th episode with voices from the beginning to the present.
The President's Desk Episode 47
August 30, 2023 22:44 - 59 minutes - 84.3 MBThe Desk welcomes the CEO of the Lao Family Community Development Organization and former Mayor of San Pablo, Kathy Chao Rothberg.
TPDE47 07 26 2023 mixdown
August 30, 2023 22:44 - 59 minutes - 84.3 MBThe Desk welcomes the CEO of the Lao Family Community Development Organization and former Mayor of San Pablo, Kathy Chao Rothberg.
The President's Desk Episode 49
August 25, 2023 00:15 - 59 minutes - 83.9 MBThe Desk welcomes Kim Jones with the Adult Education.
The President's Desk Episode 48
August 17, 2023 01:23 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBFormer San Pablo Mayor, and now CEO of the Lao Family Community Development Organization, Kathy Chao Rothberg joins the desk to talk about community development.
The President's Desk Episode 46
July 27, 2023 00:18 - 58 minutes - 82.8 MBThe desk talks career readiness with Yawo Tekpa from the Oakland Private Industry Council.
The President's Desk Episode 44
July 05, 2023 23:33 - 57 minutes - 81.3 MBThe Desk welcomes Dean of Math and Science Angel Fuentes from Laney College, who talks astronomy, AI and what's in store for the future.
The President's Desk Episode 43
June 28, 2023 04:52 - 56 minutes - 80.3 MBDean of Liberal Arts Beth Maher and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Counselor/Coordinator Dr. Nate Failing come to the desk.
The President's Desk Episode 42
June 15, 2023 03:46 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBThe Desk welcomes Shemila Johnson and Ann Gonzales from the Northern Alameda County Adult Education Collective.
The President's Desk Episode 41
June 06, 2023 02:48 - 58 minutes - 83.2 MBThe Desk share a laugh with Laney College graduate Yemisi Obalade and Umoja Support Specialist Shanice Millican.
The President's Desk Episode 40
June 04, 2023 03:46 - 58 minutes - 82.6 MBThe Desk host Laney College SOAR program specialist Tania Mitchell and Jay Gomez.
The President's Desk Episode 39
May 12, 2023 23:27 - 58 minutes - 81.9 MBThe Desk talks to the Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Libraries Tarek ElJaarrari and Berkeley City College EOPS/CARE and CalWorks coordinator Ramona Bulter.
The President's Desk Episode 38
May 04, 2023 02:44 - 58 minutes - 82.6 MBThe Laney College Speech and Leaders club's We Exist event serves as the backdrop for the desk, with various guest.
The President's Desk Episode 37
April 27, 2023 02:16 - 55 minutes - 78 MBThe Desk welcome Laney Financial Aid Director Dr. Joseph Koroma and Student Support Center Colleague Charles Bradford.
TPDE36 04 13 2023 mixdown
April 19, 2023 20:57 - 58 minutes - 82.3 MBChina Town Chamber of College President Carl Chan and Basic Needs Coordinator Katrina Santos share their insights at the Desk.
The President's Desk Episode 35
April 15, 2023 03:38 - 55 minutes - 77.7 MBMusic professor Juanita Uloa and Laney carpenter carpenter profess
The President's Desk Episode 34
April 04, 2023 03:18 - 57 minutes - 81.2 MBThe Desk welcome Dr. David Lee.
The President's Desk Episode 33
March 24, 2023 01:59 - 56 minutes - 80.2 MBThe Desk welcome Lawrence Vanhook, Danielle Burroughs, and Randi Cross.
The President's Desk Episode 32
March 15, 2023 21:34 - 58 minutes - 81.9 MBMerritt College President, Dr. David Johnson returns to the Desk to discuss student support.
The President's Desk Episode 31
March 08, 2023 23:32 - 55 minutes - 78.3 MBThe President's Desk welcome Merritt College President, David Johnson and Laney Women's Basketball coach, Ramaundo Vaughan.
The President's Desk Special Broadcast 2
March 02, 2023 00:55 - 29 minutes - 43.3 MBOne Talk, two Presidents. Laney College President, Dr. Rudy Besikof, is joined by Merritt College, Dr. David Johnson.
The President's Desk Episode 30
March 02, 2023 00:38 - 28 minutes - 40.7 MBThe Desk explores graphic arts' many avenues with Media and Graphic Arts Professor David Santamaria.
The President's Desk Episode 29
February 26, 2023 23:19 - 28 minutes - 40.7 MBThe Desk welcomes Raya Zion, Associated Students President Omolola Atolagbe, and Arlene Lontoc.
The President's Desk Special Broadcast 1
February 16, 2023 03:20 - 32 minutes - 46.4 MBLaney College President Dr. Rudy Besikof and KGPC General Manager, Dr. Felicia Bridges talk education and inspiration.
The President's Desk Episode 28
February 09, 2023 04:44 - 29 minutes - 43.2 MBProfessors Suzan Tiemroth-Zavala and Elani Gastis sit at the desk to talk about what Guided Pathways means to students.
The President's Desk Episode 27
February 01, 2023 23:45 - 28 minutes - 40.9 MBThe desk welcomes Professor Roger Chung and Roc colleague Vincent Garrett. The formally incarcerated finding a new beginning with the ROC program at Laney College.
The President's Desk Episode 26
January 25, 2023 21:06 - 30 minutes - 43.4 MBLaney College is gearing for the spring semester start with Associate Dean Gary Albury.
The President's Desk Episode25
January 24, 2023 01:50 - 28 minutes - 41.1 MBLaney College Vice President of Instruction Becky Opsata and Student Activities and Campus Life Director Atiya Rashada come back to the desk to talk about Spring is free.