Dr. Mildred García, President of AASCU

Today’s higher education leaders share their stories and insights about leadership in the academy. Join host Jay Lemons and his guests for thoughtful conversations and interesting perspectives on leadership.    In this first episode, Jay speaks with Dr. Mildred García, president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and former president of both California State University Fullerton and California State University Dominguez Hills. Dr. García talks about her journey to leadership as a Latina and first-generation college student, how to diversify the leadership pipeline, and what it means to be a good leader in higher education today.