Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of San José State University, joins the podcast to talk about her first year at the California campus in the heart of Silicon Valley, particularly how to create equitable spaces at public institutions. But first, ACE President Ted Mitchell talks about campus protests over the war in Israel and Gaza and how presidents are responding.

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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

Fear and Anger Spread on Campuses as Protesters’ Rhetoric and Actions Escalate Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 27, 2023

Biden Administration Announces Measures to Combat Antisemitism on U.S. Campuses CBS News | Oct. 30, 2023

Carnegie Classifications to Make Major Changes in How Colleges and Universities Are Grouped and Recognized, Set Clear Threshold for Highest Level of Research ACE | Nov. 1, 2023

Cynthia Teniente-Matson Appointed President of San José State University The California State University| Nov. 16, 2022

Deep Dive in Five With SJSU Cares San José State University | Nov. 8, 2022

Silicon Valley’s Vast Wealth Disparity Deepens as Poverty Increased Cal Matters | Feb. 27, 2023

Report: Silicon Valley Latinos face ongoing struggles San José Spotlight | June 13, 2023

ACE Comments on How Campuses Are Using AI And the Role of Government Oversight American Council on Education | Sept. 22, 2023