Weekly Wisdom 9/20/21 - Joseph Castro

Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance, and Doug Lederman, Editor and Co-Founder of Inside Higher Ed, speak with Dr. Joseph Castro, Chancellor of the California State University System. Join us to hear his thoughts about listening to the people who depend on his leadership, the do's and don'ts of decision-making during a crisis, and the need to stay focused on the ongoing issues outside of any crisis. Topics include:

• Balancing the system's needs with the autonomy of individual campuses

• Being responsive to students' concerns and safety during the pandemic

• Factoring in flexibility and compassion while responding to a crisis

• Understanding the need to rethink and pivot based on current data

• The ongoing work of addressing equity gaps in higher ed

• The value of persistence, authenticity, transparency, and a good night's sleep