I am keeping an open mind, but this platform seems like it is completely ruined now. Pretty sad, actually. 😢

#NewProfilePic #KeepTheBlueBird

Thoughtful and true reflections from my amazing colleague and College Excellence Program Cohort 2 friend Dr. Felicia Ganther. Dr. Karen Stout is right: Best job ever. Loneliest job ever. Thank you for sharing Dr. G!!!

In 1953, 41% of Ohio voters cast a ballot to keep the word “white” in the state constitutional requirement for service in the National Guard. First, that’s DISGUSTING. Second, I hope all my Ohio friends vote NO on Issue 1. ballotpedia.org/Ohio_Qualifica…

I said what I said:

'Attempts to redefine or delegitimize efforts in DEI are deeply out of alignment with the clearly stated priorities of our private sector employers.'

The political attack on diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education is WRONG.

We had an inspiring meeting with our partners at Grand Valley State today. At the end, I was able to share my family’s pride about one of their founding trustees, Kenneth W. Robinson, a UAW leader who left his mark on West Michigan in a big way. He’d be so proud of GVSU, Philomena Mantella!!!

If I'm late for my next meeting, it's because Onanefe and I were nerding out about Nigerian pop music in the StarZone. Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Prince Nico Mbarga. Fun! [video is a photo of Steve & Onanefe with 25 seconds of 'Sweet Mother,' great Nigerian highlife music]

Hard to believe, but today is the first day of my 4th year as President of Lansing Community College. My family and I are so happy to be back in the great state of Pure Michigan, and I'm the luckiest community college guy in the country to work at this amazing college. [photos: Kevin Fowler]

“LCC has been one of the best community colleges,” Kejjan said. “I mean, the help that I’ve been getting here and everything and my goals, the help that I’ve been getting to be able to transfer to MSU after this has been great.” wilx.com/2023/07/20/stu…

Those concerned about anti-DEI, anti-democratic legislation in #HigherEducation , please let your college presidents know of a year-long serious supported by Campus Compact, to strategize against is. DM me with questions. events.compact.org/education-for-…

I’m having an absolute blast facilitating the College Excellence Program Student Success module for the OACC Leadership Academy in Dublin, OH. What a fantastic group of #community_college leaders!!!

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College presidents concerned about Anti-DEI legislation: We have prepared a year-long series to strategize about how to support each other across state lines, recognizing we are situated in different contexts. Registration info through the link. events.compact.org/education-for-…

I wonder if the folks at Lansing Facts 🫒 have seen the autonomous lawn mower robot signs at MSU

RIDE CANCELED - Well, darn. The rain is not here yet, but it's coming. We will need to cancel the Lansing Community College PEDAL WITH THE PREZ ride this evening. We won't be riding from Granger Tower tonight. Next ride is WED, August 9. Stay safe and dry, folks!