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Ricky Shabazz

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Dr. Ricky Shabazz is an enthusiastic, student-centered leader with over 20 years of executive experience advancing academic achievement, educational equity, diversity, and improving access to higher education. He is an effective public speaker and team builder with an accomplished track record developing collaborative partnerships that improve student success. He specializes in enrollment management and cultivating institutional policies, processes, and culture that provide personalized student experiences and improves student outcomes. Dr. Shabazz's demonstrated strengths include using data informed decisions to lead high impact models of practice, promoting innovative solutions that stimulate inclusive dialogue amongst all stakeholders, and being a passionate lifelong learner who is absolutely committed to the mission of community colleges to educate a diverse community of learners. As San Diego City College's President and CEO, Dr. Shabazz provides executive leadership at one of the most innovative and socially active community colleges in the nation with a focus on student completion, success, and social justice. He has previously held positions as Vice President of Student Services, San Bernardino Valley College; Dean of Student Services, El Camino College Compton Center; Associate Director of Admissions, Harvey Mudd College; MESA Program Director and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of California, Davis (UCD); and Analyst in the University of California Office of the President. Dr. Shabazz earned an Ed.D. in educational leadership, a master's degree in educational administration from California State University, San Bernardino, and a bachelor's degree from UCD. His research expertise is in increasing college access for underrepresented students. Dr. Shabazz was the first person in his family to attend college. His mother was a teenage parent and his father is a veteran. He takes pride in helping students from diverse communities achieve academic excellence and building highly effective teams. Dr. Shabazz serves on the boards of Sharp Hospitals, the San Diego Workforce Partnership, the Jackie Robinson YMCA, YPO Pacific West, A2MEND, The President's Round Table, and a host of other community agencies. San Diego City College is an Aspen Institute Top 20 community college that is accredited by the ACCJC. City College is a Hispanic Serving Institution serving approximately 17,000 students in credit and noncredit programs. City College has nearly 1,000 employees and an annual budget of approximately $70 million.

Dr. Ricky Shabazz is an enthusiastic, student-centered leader with over 20 years of executive experience advancing academic achievement, educational equity, diversity, and improving access to higher education. He is an effective public speaker and team builder with an accomplished track record developing collaborative partnerships that improve student success. He specializes in enrollment management and cultivating institutional policies, processes, and culture that provide personalized student experiences and improves student outcomes. Dr. Shabazz's demonstrated strengths include using data informed decisions to lead high impact models of practice, promoting innovative solutions that stimulate inclusive dialogue amongst all stakeholders, and being a passionate lifelong learner who is absolutely committed to the mission of community colleges to educate a diverse community of learners. As San Diego City College's President and CEO, Dr. Shabazz provides executive leadership at one of the most innovative and socially active community colleges in the nation with a focus on student completion, success, and social justice. He has previously held positions as Vice President of Student Services, San Bernardino Valley College; Dean of Student Services, El Camino College Compton Center; Associate Director of Admissions, Harvey Mudd College; MESA Program Director and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of California, Davis (UCD); and Analyst in the University of California Office of the President. Dr. Shabazz earned an Ed.D. in educational leadership, a master's degree in educational administration from California State University, San Bernardino, and a bachelor's degree from UCD. His research expertise is in increasing college access for underrepresented students. Dr. Shabazz was the first person in his family to attend college. His mother was a teenage parent and his father is a veteran. He takes pride in helping students from diverse communities achieve academic excellence and building highly effective teams. Dr. Shabazz serves on the boards of Sharp Hospitals, the San Diego Workforce Partnership, the Jackie Robinson YMCA, YPO Pacific West, A2MEND, The President's Round Table, and a host of other community agencies. San Diego City College is an Aspen Institute Top 20 community college that is accredited by the ACCJC. City College is a Hispanic Serving Institution serving approximately 17,000 students in credit and noncredit programs. City College has nearly 1,000 employees and an annual budget of approximately $70 million.

Dr. Ricky Shabazz, San Diego City College

ShownotesEpisode 07: Ricky ShabazzBio: http://sdcity.edu/about/leadership/president.aspxI have had the pleasure of knowing Ricky Shabazz for many years. We were finally able to have a deep conversation with him was August 30, 2019. It's been a wild ride that took him to San Diego City College, where he is now president. He has a number of book recommendations. He also has sage advice for aspiring leaders.Naomi’s takeaways1.	“It’s not my college, it’s our college.”2.	Read books, find mentors.3.	Never arrive at a decision in isolation.4.	Get a massage.Rapid Fire Questions1.	Coffee or tea? Jamba Juice Strawberries Wild, thick.2.	Beatles or Rolling Stones? Outkast.3.	Favorite flavor of ice cream? Vanilla with fresh strawberries..4.	Best $100 ever spent? A fishing rod.5.	Guilty pleasure? Fishing and binge watching Last Chance UniversityRicky recommended the following books:Executive Transitions in Student Services: A Guide to Getting Started as the Vice President by Ainsley Carry and Kevin Krugerhttps://tinyurl.com/y9vofukvThe Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPhersonhttps://tinyurl.com/y8prshxnSmarter, Faster, Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity by Charles Duhigghttps://tinyurl.com/ybed94hsCommunity College Leadership: A Multidimensional Model for Leading Change by Pamela Eddy and George Boggshttps://tinyurl.com/y9thjz7tBecoming a Student Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success by Tia McNair, Susan Albertine, Michelle Cooper, Nicole McDonald and Thomas Major Jr.https://tinyurl.com/yac2l667Ricky also mentioned:Gallop’s StrengthsQuesthttps://tinyurl.com/yagmmxagNASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Educationhttps://www.naspa.orgAspen Institute Executive Leadership Programhttps://tinyurl.com/ybcjwcdtThe League for Innovation in the Community Collegehttps://www.league.orgPlaylist:*Ricky did not choose a specific song so I took the liberty of providing a link to Hey Ya! By Outkast.https://youtu.be/PWgvGjAhvIwSpecial thanks to Spinningmerkaba for the use of their track Urban-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) which was edited slightly for length. You can find the mix and their creative commons license here: http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345

Shownotes Episode 07: Ricky Shabazz Bio: <a href="http://sdcity.edu/about/leadership/president.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sdcity.edu/about/leadership/president.aspx</a> I have had the pleasure of knowing Ricky Shabazz for many years. We were finally able to have a deep conversation with him was August 30, 2019. It's been a wild ride that took him to San Diego City College, where he is now president. He has a number of book recommendations. He also has sage advice for aspiring leaders. Naomi’s takeaways 1.	“It’s not my college, it’s our college.” 2.	Read books, find mentors. 3.	Never arrive at a decision in isolation. 4.	Get a massage. Rapid Fire Questions 1.	Coffee or tea? Jamba Juice Strawberries Wild, thick. 2.	Beatles or Rolling Stones? Outkast. 3.	Favorite flavor of ice cream? Vanilla with fresh strawberries.. 4.	Best $100 ever spent? A fishing rod. 5.	Guilty pleasure? Fishing and binge watching Last Chance University Ricky recommended the following books: Executive Transitions in Student Services: A Guide to Getting Started as the Vice President by Ainsley Carry and Kevin Kruger <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y9vofukv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/y9vofukv</a> The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y8prshxn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/y8prshxn</a> Smarter, Faster, Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity by Charles Duhigg <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ybed94hs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/ybed94hs</a> Community College Leadership: A Multidimensional Model for Leading Change by Pamela Eddy and George Boggs <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y9thjz7t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/y9thjz7t</a> Becoming a Student Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success by Tia McNair, Susan Albertine, Michelle Cooper, Nicole McDonald and Thomas Major Jr. <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yac2l667" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/yac2l667</a> Ricky also mentioned: Gallop’s StrengthsQuest <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yagmmxag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/yagmmxag</a> NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education <a href="https://www.naspa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.naspa.org</a> Aspen Institute Executive Leadership Program <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ybcjwcdt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/ybcjwcdt</a> The League for Innovation in the Community College <a href="https://www.league.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.league.org</a> Playlist: *Ricky did not choose a specific song so I took the liberty of providing a link to Hey Ya! By Outkast. <a href="https://youtu.be/PWgvGjAhvIw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/PWgvGjAhvIw</a> Special thanks to Spinningmerkaba for the use of their track Urban-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) which was edited slightly for length. You can find the mix and their creative commons license here: <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345</a>

Episode 07: Ricky Shabazz

Hear from Dr Ricky Shabazz, who walks the talk on diversity in higher education.