Professor George Blumenthal is chancellor of the University of California, Santa Cruz and former chair of the University of California Faculty Senate. Professor Blumenthal will share his insights into such institutional goals as innovation, accessibility, excellence, and serving the Californian taxpayer in a challenging financial environment. Leaders from the California Community College and California State University systems will also offer their perspectives on these shared challenges. Read Professor Blumenthal's biography.
Dr Dianne Harrison is president of California State University, Monterey Bay, where she has overseen the development of a new strategic plan, new graduate and undergraduate academic programs and record growth in student enrolment. Read Dr Harrison's biography.
Dr Don Olcott, Jr. is Chief Executive of The Observatory of Borderless Higher Education (OBHE); is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA); and served as USDLA president from 2006-07. Read Dr Olcott's biography.
Professor Nigel Thrift is vice-chancellor of the University of Warwick. Read Professor Thrift's biography.
Dr Chui L. Tsang is superintendent/president of Santa Monica College, a premier public community college with approximately 30,000 students. Read Dr Tsang's biography.
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