193: A Degree Unlocks Doors That Don't Exist Yet - with Dr. Angélica Garcia, President, Berkeley City College

<p>This is <a href="//www.edupexperience.com"><strong>The EdUp Experience</strong></a> President Series Episode #64.&nbsp;In this episode, sponsored by <a href="https://mdtmarketing.com/edup/">MDT Marketing</a>, we welcome <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/dr-angélica-garcia-05442842">Dr. Angélica Garcia</a>, President, <a href="https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/">Berkeley City College</a>! &nbsp;<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/dr-angélica-garcia-05442842">Angélica</a> is amazing - through CA Assembly Bill 928, she has advocated for streamlining the student transfer process. &nbsp;She says it plainly - "students don't need to be college-ready, colleges need to be student-ready". &nbsp;Berkeley City College is a student-ready college where the curriculum is built around the experience of communities and the programs are designed to meet the student of today. &nbsp;<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/dr-ang%C3%A9lica-garcia-05442842">Angélica</a> gives faculty the space to dream out loud; it's about unlocking the next level of opportunity for students and the best way to social and financial advancement is through a college degree.<br> </p> <p>Dr. Angélica Garcia is an educational leader with a demonstrated commitment to improving access, equity, and student success in higher education. A Leadership Fellow of the National Community College Hispanic Council, Dr. Garcia earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership at San Francisco State University, a Master’s in Social Work at San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal and Civic Studies at Saint Mary’s College of California.&nbsp;During her tenure as Vice President of Student Services at Skyline College, Dr. Garcia’s leadership and collaboration led to the design and implementation of the Promise Scholars Program, a program focused on increasing two- and three-year graduation rates.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Another episode sponsored by our great friends at <a href="https://mdtmarketing.com/edup"><strong>MDT Marketing</strong></a>! Get your free mark