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Steve Robinson @LCCPresident

7th President of @LCCStars #EndCCStigma My favorite idea: the American comprehensive community college. 3-time @michiganstateu grad (BA, MA, PhD). he/him.

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Steve Robinson@LCCPresident
8 Feb 2019
We are proud to be a community college. We're not going to change our name; we're going to change your MIND. #HigherEd #RealCollege #Comm_College #CommunityCollege #EndCCstigma
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I am keeping an open mind, but this platform seems like it is completely ruined now. Pretty sad, actually. 😢
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#NewProfilePic #KeepTheBlueBird
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Thoughtful and true reflections from my amazing colleague and @AspenHigherEd Cohort 2 friend Dr. Felicia Ganther. @drkastout is right: Best job ever. Loneliest job ever. Thank you for sharing Dr. G!!!
Dr. Karen Stout (also on Threads and BlueSky)@drkastout
22 Jul 2023
This piece, with candid and authentic reflections by a new president, is worth a read. “The one thing that hit me harder than a stack of bricks was the level of loneliness one experiences as the CEO.” @comm_college ccdaily.com/2023/07/lonely-b…
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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_Qualifi…

Ohio Remove Racial Qualification for State Militia Service Amendment (1953) - Ballotpedia

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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.
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4 Apr 2023
Opinion | Defending Community Colleges Against Attacks on DEI Community college leaders can’t sit on the sidelines, for three important reasons, Steve Robinson writes. #HigherEd bit.ly/3nLYQgb
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We had an inspiring meeting with our partners at @GVSU 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, @PhillyGVPres!!!
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I want to amplify a point made by @donofriojeff in the @BusLeadersforMI report that is getting lots of ink today. This point isn't getting much play: EQUITY MATTERS! The business leaders in our state are calling for us to address equity. /1
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.@donofriojeff made this point on the radio this morning while talking to @LCCStars Trustee Andrew Abood. Our state's largest employers want a qualified, diverse workforce. spreaker.com/user/5707063/mb… /4

* Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan...

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To paraphrase @GovWhitmer, attacks on DEI in higher education are bad for business. While there's lots to focus on in the @BusLeadersforMI report, let's not lose sight of the strong business case for DEI in higher ed. /END michiganadvance.com/2023/01/….

'Bigotry is bad for business,’ Whitmer declares in her State of the State speech • Michigan Advance

Updated, 11:49 a.m., 2/2/23, 7:39 a.m. 2/3/22 Throughout Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s fifth State of the State address Wednesday night, she drew connections between the many civil rights issues she has...

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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]
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Hard to believe, but today is the first day of my 4th year as President of @LCCStars. My family and I are so happy to be back in the great state of @PureMichigan, and I'm the luckiest community college guy in the country to work at this amazing college. [photos: Kevin Fowler]
A collage of eight images of Steve Robinson performing duties as President of Lansing Community College. He is pictured speaking into microphones, speaking from podiums, playing bass guitar in a band, sitting with students, riding a bicycle, and presenting a diploma at graduation.

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“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/study-su…

Study suggests Michigan community colleges rank 2nd worst in country for graduation rates

According to the report, only 27% of students at Michigan community colleges manage to obtain a degree or certificate within six years of enrolling.

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I’m having an absolute blast facilitating the @AspenHigherEd Student Success module for the @TheOACC Leadership Academy in Dublin, OH. What a fantastic group of #community_college leaders!!!
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Lansing Community College@LCCStars
19 Jul 2023
5️⃣4️⃣3️⃣2️⃣1️⃣....Submit your podcast idea for a chance to share your voice and vibe on-air on WLNZ 89.7FM and on-demand across the globe! The deadline to submit your idea is August 1. ⏰Learn more and submit your entry at lcc.edu/powerup.
2nd Annual Podcast Powerup Contest. LCC Connect is looking for student Stars with something to say! Pitch us your idea for a new podcast.

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I wonder if the folks at @LansingMIFacts have seen the autonomous lawn mower robot signs at @michiganstateu
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RIDE CANCELED - Well, darn. The rain is not here yet, but it's coming. We will need to cancel the @LCCStars 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!
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Hey Lansing! @LCCStars PEDAL WITH THE PREZ update. Due to impending weather, the MSU part of our ride tomorrow has been canceled. We still plan to meet at 6:30 Granger Tower/Downtown campus tomorrow to make a game-time decision about the regular ride. lcc.edu/lccpresident/pedal-w…

Pedal With the Prez

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Loon on Higgins Lake is @PureMichigan
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