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.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcomes Laney College Mass Communications chair Steve Shilsky, and students to talk digital cinematography and more.
…
continue reading
Laney College College professor, pastor, and PAAA(Pan African American Association) advisor using his own learning experience to assist students in getting their education.
…
continue reading
What does it take to be a journalist? How can I develop a skill in wood working? These questions, and more come to the Desk. Journalism professor, Eleni Gastis and Wood Technology professor, Myron Franklin come to talk shop.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcomes the Laney College College Culinary Department to talk food and preparing to make a career in food.
…
continue reading
Photography professors Michael Mejia and Avery Franklin visit the desk to discuss the great things happening in the Laney College Photography Department.
…
continue reading
Laney Colleges speech and leaderships club visits the desk to talk about public speaking and self confidence.
…
continue reading
Li Khan, Editor in Chief of the Laney College Citizen, talks journalism and the state of local news.
…
continue reading
The 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.
…
continue reading
The Desk talks on-line education, addressing equity gap, and the future of education in science and technology, as it welcomes Inger Stark.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcome Laney college counselors Terrance Greene and Douglas Cobb to talk about the best advice to jump start student success.
…
continue reading
The desk welcomes Theater Arts Chair, Michael Torres and students Michael and Gigi.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcome Laney college counselors Terrance Greene and Douglas Cobb to talk about the best advice to jump start students.
…
continue reading
Laney College Cosmetology Department visits the Desk.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcome Laney college counselors Terrance Greene and Douglas Cobb to talk about the best advice to jump start students.
…
continue reading
The Desk talks with Laney College Liberal Arts Dean.
…
continue reading
Former Laney College students discuss their journey as students, and how they now support students in their positions at the college.
…
continue reading
This conversation with former Oakland City Council Member Loren Taylor has everyone thinking about good possibilities.
…
continue reading
The Desk talks music and music education, and welcomes Laney College Music instructors Victor Siu and John Seager.
…
continue reading
The 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.
…
continue reading
Laney College Veterans Center Coordinator, Jean Carey, hosts a barbecue lunch for Laney College Veterans, and the Desk went to them.
…
continue reading
Co-host Randi Cross sits in the hot seat to discuss all her endeavors.
…
continue reading
Joseph Fotu the recruiter for Cubert, Inc. talks about life after football, helping a company grow, and opportunities in battery tech.
…
continue reading
The Chief Administrative Officer, Technology & Information Systems, Antoine Mehouelley and the Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, Mark Johnson visit the Desk.
…
continue reading
The Desk talks candidly about meeting student needs, particularly Laney’s food efforts.
…
continue reading
The President’s Desk celebrates its 50th episode with voices from the beginning to the present.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcomes the CEO of the Lao Family Community Development Organization and former Mayor of San Pablo, Kathy Chao Rothberg.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcomes Kim Jones with the Adult Education.
…
continue reading
Former San Pablo Mayor, and now CEO of the Lao Family Community Development Organization, Kathy Chao Rothberg joins the desk to talk about community development.
…
continue reading
The desk talks career readiness with Yawo Tekpa from the Oakland Private Industry Council.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcomes Dean of Math and Science Angel Fuentes from Laney College, who talks astronomy, AI and what's in store for the future.
…
continue reading
Dean of Liberal Arts Beth Maher and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Counselor/Coordinator Dr. Nate Failing come to the desk.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcomes Shemila Johnson and Ann Gonzales from the Northern Alameda County Adult Education Collective.
…
continue reading
The Desk share a laugh with Laney College graduate Yemisi Obalade and Umoja Support Specialist Shanice Millican.
…
continue reading
The Desk host Laney College SOAR program specialist Tania Mitchell and Jay Gomez.
…
continue reading
The Desk talks to the Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Libraries Tarek ElJaarrari and Berkeley City College EOPS/CARE and CalWorks coordinator Ramona Bulter.
…
continue reading
The Laney College Speech and Leaders club's We Exist event serves as the backdrop for the desk, with various guest.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcome Laney Financial Aid Director Dr. Joseph Koroma and Student Support Center Colleague Charles Bradford.
…
continue reading
China Town Chamber of College President Carl Chan and Basic Needs Coordinator Katrina Santos share their insights at the Desk.
…
continue reading
Music professor Juanita Uloa and Laney carpenter carpenter profess
…
continue reading
The Desk welcome Dr. David Lee.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcome Lawrence Vanhook, Danielle Burroughs, and Randi Cross.
…
continue reading
Merritt College President, Dr. David Johnson returns to the Desk to discuss student support.
…
continue reading
The President's Desk welcome Merritt College President, David Johnson and Laney Women's Basketball coach, Ramaundo Vaughan.
…
continue reading
One Talk, two Presidents. Laney College President, Dr. Rudy Besikof, is joined by Merritt College, Dr. David Johnson.
…
continue reading
The Desk explores graphic arts' many avenues with Media and Graphic Arts Professor David Santamaria.
…
continue reading
The Desk welcomes Raya Zion, Associated Students President Omolola Atolagbe, and Arlene Lontoc.
…
continue reading
Laney College President Dr. Rudy Besikof and KGPC General Manager, Dr. Felicia Bridges talk education and inspiration.
…
continue reading
Professors Suzan Tiemroth-Zavala and Elani Gastis sit at the desk to talk about what Guided Pathways means to students.
…
continue reading
The desk welcomes Professor Roger Chung and Roc colleague Vincent Garrett. The formally incarcerated finding a new beginning with the ROC program at Laney College.
…
continue reading
Laney College is gearing for the spring semester start with Associate Dean Gary Albury.
…
continue reading