EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast

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The EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast shares stories and inspiration from California community college students, alumni, and administrators. Tune in to hear from students who refused to let the challenges in their life or the myths they heard, keep them from becoming leaders and difference makers. You’ll hear inspiring stories of hope and get connected to the resources you need to make your dreams a reality.

  1. Sep 10 ·  Video

    S4E1: How Dual Admission creates a Guaranteed Pathway to a CSU

    What is Dual Admission, and how can it make transferring to a four-year university easier? Season 4 of EDUCATE. ELEVATE. kicks off with a closer look at Dual Admission and the CSU Transfer Success Pathway, which can give first-time California community college students a clearer path to a specific CSU campus and degree program. We’ll explain how the program works, who can participate, and how having a clear transfer destination can help students plan their courses, stay on track, and avoid taking unnecessary classes along the way.   Hear from Dr. Ed Bush, president of Cosumnes River College; Dr. Luke Wood, president of California State University (CSUS), Sacramento; and CSUS graduate Majanique Anderson as they share their perspectives on Dual Admission, the transfer process, and how having a clear plan can help students achieve a four-year degree. Plus, learn about the October 31 deadline for first-time community college students interested in most CSU programs and what steps students need to take to get started.   You CAN accomplish your dreams; you just need to know where to start. Learn more at https://icangotocollege.com/dual-admission   You can listen on any of the following platforms:    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hi6EN0zfj01742ykXJMB7    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-elevate-podcast/id1728139369    Podbean: https://educateelevatepodcast.podbean.com/

  2. Aug 6 ·  Video

    S3E7: How to Pay for College: FAFSA, Cal Grants & Financial Aid

    What if one application could change your future?   In this inspiring and informative episode of EDUCATE. ELEVATE., we’re talking about the upcoming September 2nd Cal Grant deadline for community college students. Join us as we discuss the importance of completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by September 2, how to get help with your application, and how it opens the door to many other types of financial aid.    Hear from Gina Browne, Vice Chancellor for Programs Operations & Systems Initiatives, as she breaks down the resources available to help students—from tuition and books to childcare, transportation, and more. Then, meet Trajan Robinson, a Folsom Lake College alum and now UC Berkeley transfer student, as he shares how financial aid helped him stay focused and fearless.   You CAN accomplish your dreams; you just need to know where to start. Learn more at ICanGoToCollege.com.

  3. Jun 10 ·  Video

    S3E6: Turn Real-World Experience Into College Credit

    In this episode, the EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast explores Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), a powerful program available through California’s community colleges. CPL recognizes the knowledge and skills students gain through work experience, military service, internships, professional training, and other real-world experiences, allowing eligible students to earn college credit for what they already know. Instead of starting over, students can build on the knowledge they've already gained, potentially saving time and accelerating their path toward a degree or certificate. Learn how CPL is helping students of all types – younger students, nontraditional students, working professionals, and lifelong learners - transform experience into progress and move closer to their educational goals. You CAN accomplish your dreams; you just need to know where to start. Learn more at ICanGoToCollege.com.

  4. Mar 19 ·  Video

    S3E5: How to Build Your Dream Career in California's Blue Economy Today

    Dive into one of the most exciting and fastest-growing career frontiers shaping California’s future: the Blue Economy. From underwater robotics and renewable marine energy to aquaculture and ocean restoration, this career path is creating real opportunities for California community college students.   Los Angeles County alone could see 100,000+ jobs by 2030, contributing $14 billion to the state economy. California’s community colleges are helping students gain hands-on skills and earn degrees designed with employers, turning the state’s 840-mile coastline into a hub for innovation, sustainability, and meaningful careers. The tide of opportunity is rising—are you ready to ride the wave?   You CAN accomplish your dreams; you just need to know where to start. Learn more at ICanGoToCollege.com.

  5. Feb 12 ·  Video

    S3E4: From No Hope to Transformed Life: The Power of Rising Scholars

    In this powerful and emotional episode, discover how hope, education, and second chances are transforming lives. Justice-impacted individuals often face overwhelming barriers—but California’s community colleges and the Rising Scholars Network are opening doors once thought closed. Serving nearly 20,000 students, both on campus and inside correctional facilities, this program is rewriting what’s possible. Hear real stories of redemption, purpose, and resilience. If you or someone you know feels as if there is no hope for the future – start here. You can reclaim your future. Learn more at ICanGoToCollege.com.

  6. 12/19/2025 ·  Video

    Voices of Change: Black Women's Empowerment at the Nandi Conference

    Hear how the Nandi Organization continues to enrich and empower Black women in the California Community Colleges system through its 3rd Annual Nandi Conference. Nandi is a powerful community where students, faculty, and leaders come together to be uplifted, supported, and inspired. The organization embraces the South African greeting sawubona—meaning “we see you”—and brings that spirit to life by honoring the stories, strengths, and experiences of African American women across the community college system. Nandi is more than an organization—it’s a movement of visibility, unity, and belonging. You CAN accomplish your dreams; you just need to know where to start. Learn more at ICanGoToCollege.com.

  7. 12/01/2025 ·  Video

    Using AI as a Tool to Enhance Teaching and Learning - Part 2

    In part two of this episode, we continue our deep dive into one of the most exciting shifts across the California Community Colleges: the rapid rise of artificial intelligence for students as a practical and powerful tool for everyday learning. Whether you are a current student, someone thinking about returning to school, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping education, this conversation offers a clear and approachable look at what the future of learning means and how you can be part of it.   “We want to give our learners the license to actualize their imaginations.” -Don Daves-Rougeaux, Senior Advisor in Workforce Development, Strategic Partnerships and Gen AI at the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Thanks to AI, that vision is becoming real. The future is already here.   At its core, this movement is about access and opportunity. It is about ensuring every Californian can build data literacy and benefit from tools created for students, not imposed on them. The California Community Colleges are helping lead this work by expanding support and opening doors so every learner has the chance to shape their own future.   The Futures Summit 2025 took place September 9–11 in Santa Clara, bringing together 800+ educators and leaders, including Chancellor Sonya Christian, to explore how emerging technology is shaping education. Hosted by the California Community Colleges Digital Center for Innovation, Transformation and Equity with Foothill-De-Anza Community College District, the event spotlighted innovation, policy, and curriculum in the digital era.   You CAN accomplish your dreams; here's where to start. Learn how and enroll today at ICanGoToCollege.com.

  8. 10/02/2025 ·  Video

    How AI is transforming the way we learn

    In part 1 of this episode, a powerhouse panel of California community college educators, experts, and students on the frontlines talk about how AI is changing the game. Moderated by Dr. Abdimalik Buul, together, they examine the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into classrooms and communities, always with a focus on relevant cultural implications, and ensuring equity, access, and student success.   The panel discusses how AI is a tool to enhance both teaching and learning. It can save faculty time, help students overcome barriers, and open new ways of learning. But its potential depends on equity, consistency, and training. For California’s community colleges—the largest and most diverse higher education system in the nation—AI represents a chance to connect students with learning in ways that feel relevant, adaptive, and empowering.    You CAN accomplish your dreams; here's where to start. Learn how and enroll today at ICanGoToCollege.com.

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The EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast shares stories and inspiration from California community college students, alumni, and administrators. Tune in to hear from students who refused to let the challenges in their life or the myths they heard, keep them from becoming leaders and difference makers. You’ll hear inspiring stories of hope and get connected to the resources you need to make your dreams a reality.

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    ICanGoToCollege.com
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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