The President's Desk: Recent Episodes
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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.
The Desk welcomes Architecture professor Barry Yu to talk about the expanding Architecture program at Laney College and the vast opportunities in the field.
The desk talks heating and cooling, known officially as Environmental Science, with Laney College professor Sappho Su.
The Desk talk IT, hacking threats, how AI is shaping network technology with Laney College's Director of Information Technology Christopher Moore, and Antoine Mehouelley Chief Technology & Information Systems Office of PCCD.
The evolution of the library is real. The Desk ponders the new reality of the Laney College Library.
The Desk welcomes Professor Yih Ren to discuss the grand opening of the Laney College Queer Community Center and his on-going research.
The Desk talks philosophy, teaching English for speakers of other languages, low to no cost textbooks, and whether a room is a room.
The Desk welcomes the Peralta Community College District’s Director of Public Safety Abul Pridgeon, who talks about the importance of community and health when addressing public safety.
The Desk welcomes Laney college and Adult Ed Project Manager Nik Howell and Northern Alameda County Adult Education Collective Director Shemila Johnson as they discuss fresh starts.
The Desk welcomes professor to discuss the Laney College machinist program and fun in fabricating solutions.
The Desk examines the future in the age of Artificial Intelligence, with Laney computer information science professor Tuan Nguyen.
The Desk welcomes Laney College Mass Communications chair Steve Shilsky, and students to talk digital cinematography and more.
Laney College College professor, pastor, and PAAA(Pan African American Association) advisor using his own learning experience to assist students in getting their education.
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.
The Desk welcomes the Laney College College Culinary Department to talk food and preparing to make a career in food.
Photography professors Michael Mejia and Avery Franklin visit the desk to discuss the great things happening in the Laney College Photography Department.
Laney Colleges speech and leaderships club visits the desk to talk about public speaking and self confidence.
Li Khan, Editor in Chief of the Laney College Citizen, talks journalism and the state of local news.
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.
The Desk talks on-line education, addressing equity gap, and the future of education in science and technology, as it welcomes Inger Stark.
The Desk welcome Laney college counselors Terrance Greene and Douglas Cobb to talk about the best advice to jump start student success.
The Desk welcome Laney college counselors Terrance Greene and Douglas Cobb to talk about the best advice to jump start students.
The Desk welcome Laney college counselors Terrance Greene and Douglas Cobb to talk about the best advice to jump start students.
Former Laney College students discuss their journey as students, and how they now support students in their positions at the college.
This conversation with former Oakland City Council Member Loren Taylor has everyone thinking about good possibilities.
The Desk talks music and music education, and welcomes Laney College Music instructors Victor Siu and John Seager.
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.
Laney College Veterans Center Coordinator, Jean Carey, hosts a barbecue lunch for Laney College Veterans, and the Desk went to them.
Joseph Fotu the recruiter for Cubert, Inc. talks about life after football, helping a company grow, and opportunities in battery tech.
The Chief Administrative Officer, Technology & Information Systems, Antoine Mehouelley and the Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, Mark Johnson visit the Desk.
The Desk talks candidly about meeting student needs, particularly Laney’s food efforts.
The President’s Desk celebrates its 50th episode with voices from the beginning to the present.
The President’s Desk celebrates its 50th episode with voices from the beginning to the present.
The Desk welcomes the CEO of the Lao Family Community Development Organization and former Mayor of San Pablo, Kathy Chao Rothberg.
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.
The desk talks career readiness with Yawo Tekpa from the Oakland Private Industry Council.
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.
Dean of Liberal Arts Beth Maher and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Counselor/Coordinator Dr. Nate Failing come to the desk.
The Desk welcomes Shemila Johnson and Ann Gonzales from the Northern Alameda County Adult Education Collective.
The Desk share a laugh with Laney College graduate Yemisi Obalade and Umoja Support Specialist Shanice Millican.
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.
The Laney College Speech and Leaders club's We Exist event serves as the backdrop for the desk, with various guest.
The Desk welcome Laney Financial Aid Director Dr. Joseph Koroma and Student Support Center Colleague Charles Bradford.
China Town Chamber of College President Carl Chan and Basic Needs Coordinator Katrina Santos share their insights at the Desk.
Merritt College President, Dr. David Johnson returns to the Desk to discuss student support.
The President's Desk welcome Merritt College President, David Johnson and Laney Women's Basketball coach, Ramaundo Vaughan.
One Talk, two Presidents. Laney College President, Dr. Rudy Besikof, is joined by Merritt College, Dr. David Johnson.
The Desk explores graphic arts' many avenues with Media and Graphic Arts Professor David Santamaria.
The Desk welcomes Raya Zion, Associated Students President Omolola Atolagbe, and Arlene Lontoc.
Laney College President Dr. Rudy Besikof and KGPC General Manager, Dr. Felicia Bridges talk education and inspiration.
Professors Suzan Tiemroth-Zavala and Elani Gastis sit at the desk to talk about what Guided Pathways means to students.
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.
Laney College is gearing for the spring semester start with Associate Dean Gary Albury.
Laney College Vice President of Instruction Becky Opsata and Student Activities and Campus Life Director Atiya Rashada come back to the desk to talk about Spring is free.
The behind the scenes support of the President's Desk, Arlene Lontoc and Raya Zion shares their student support stories.
Laney College Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences and Applied Technologies, Laura Espino to talk about her journey as an educator and being both a student and teacher of ESL.
Shanice Millican, Kimberly King, and Jannelle Tillotson visit the desk to discuss UMOJA and how the program serves students.
Laney College Veterans Coordinator Jean Carey and Counseling Department Co-Chair Kimm Blackwell talk veterans services, and the unique attributes of veterans.
Peralta's Chief Director of Information Technology Antoine Mehouelley returns to the President's Desk with Dean of Math & Sciences, Angel Fuentes. They inside tips on how to get into computer science, information science, and engineering.
Dr. Rudy Besikof gets a visit form the District-Chief Technology & IS Officer Antoine Mehouelley. He talks technology, learning language and computer science at the same time.
Laney College President Dr. Rudy Besikof, is joined by Merritt College, Dr. David Johnson.
The President's Desk host Laney College Soar administrators, Katrina Santos, Heather Sisneros, and Sara Backs-Diaz.
Dr. Besikof and Dr. Felicia Bridges speak with Laney College Geography Professor Mark Rauzon
Laney College’s Laura Contreras
Puente Counselor/Coordinator shares her role in helping students get 4-year university.
President Rudy Besikof, with co-host Dr. Felicia Bridges, talk with Laney College's Associate Dean of Educational Success, Gary Albury.
Laney College’s Food Services Manager, Neil Burmenko, talks about pushing food service out to students through the pandemic.
Ativa Rashada, Laney College Director of Campus Activities and Student Life, graces The President’s Desk with her passion for students.
Dr. Rudy Besikof host, former Laney Student now English professor, Collin Dewey, and current student Lavon Godfrey.
President Rudy Besikof and Larena Baldazo talk with, Laney College Student Accessibility Services Counselor, Dr. Nate Failing, about pro soccer and how to access disability services at Laney.
Dr. Besikof and Larena Baldazo talk with Mental Health Specialist, Susan Yee, about the mental health needs os students at Laney College.
Laney President Dr. Rudy Besikof, and KGPC General Manager, Dr. Felicia Bridges, interview Peralta Foundation Director, LaNiece Jones.
Laney College President, Dr. Rudy Besikof, and PIO, Larena Baldazo talk with Project Manager of Employment Services, Raya Zion, talk about the employment services and opportunities.
Larena Baldazo and Rudy Besikof talk free college, with Dr. Marlon Hall, interim VP of Student Services at Laney College.
"Last Chance U" star, Laney College Athletic Director, and Eagle's Champion football coach, John Beam talks with Dr. Besikof about the needs of student athletes and the changes happening in college sports.
Meet Laney’s newly elected Associated Student President Omolola Atolagbe on the President’s desk with Dr. Rudy Besikof and Larena Baldazo.
Dr. Rudy Besikof is joined by Laney College’s Director of Gateway to College, Dr. William Ramos Ochoa.
Dr. Besikof is joined by Laney’s Dean of Career and Technical Education Alejandria Tomas
Dr. Rudy Besikof and Larena Baldazo interview Laney Student newspaper, The Citizen’s Editor-in-Chief, Leticia Luna.
Premier broadcast of the President’s Desk with Dr. Rudy Besikof and Laney’s Public Information Officer, Larena Baldazo.
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