Forward with NACCE

The Dr. Calandra Stringer Story: Finding Her Passion + Focusing on Building Opportunity for Students = Living the Dream

April 16, 2021 National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Season 2021 Episode 8
Forward with NACCE
The Dr. Calandra Stringer Story: Finding Her Passion + Focusing on Building Opportunity for Students = Living the Dream
Show Notes

NACCE continues our conversation on creating a culture of CARE as Jeff Smith interviews Dr. Calandra Stringer, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Tallahassee Community College. They explore how to truly close the equity gap by helping students achieve excellence. In this episode, Dr. Stringer talks about her journey from math teacher to provost, how to find mission and purpose in life, and also how to use design thinking to bring a culture of CARE to higher education. Hear her strategies to address equity challenges, as she works to ensure individuals from diverse backgrounds can pursue their gifts and talents in fields like Math and Science and inspires us all to make our way forward. 

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