About the Program
California’s San Joaquin Valley has the lowest college enrollment and completion rates in the state. Yet with its youthful, diverse, growing population; expanding economy; and robust regional networks, it could be on the verge of dramatic improvements. How can institutions, educators, and policymakers expand support for college-going pathways in the valley? Join us for a presentation of new findings and a panel discussion with local leaders.
This research and event are supported with funding from College Futures Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Sutton Family Fund.
Agenda
11:00 a.m. Welcome and Presentation
Olga Rodriguez, Director and Senior Fellow, Public Policy Institute of California
11:15 a.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Olga Rodriguez, Director and Senior Fellow, Public Policy Institute of California
Benjamin Duran, Executive Director, Central Valley Higher Education Consortium
Orquidea Largo, Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Outreach Officer, Center for Educational Partnerships, University of California, Merced
Tressa Overstreet, Executive Director of College & Career Readiness, Fresno Unified School District
11:45 a.m. Audience Q&A
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
Speakers
Benjamin Duran
Central Valley Higher Education Consortium
Orquidea Largo
University of California, Merced
Tressa Overstreet
Fresno Unified School District
Olga Rodriguez
Public Policy Institute of California
Contacts
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Director of Digital Strategy
Sal Beeby
Events Associate