In this episode of Democracy's College, host H.M. Kuneyl sits down with Jean Greene of Hinds Community College's Utica Institute Museum and Dr. Lonetta Oliver of Illinois Central College to discuss the critical role grants play in advancing community college initiatives, supporting students, and sustaining innovative programs. The conversation explores practical strategies for identifying funding opportunities, aligning grant proposals with institutional and community needs, building partnerships, leveraging professional networks, and managing funded projects for long-term success. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how grant funding can expand access to education, support faculty and student success, preserve community history, and create meaningful impact both on campus and beyond.
22 Jun 2026
Illinois SUCCESS: Leading with Hope
This episode of Democracy's College explores how higher education leaders can sustain equity-centered work amid mounting political pressures. The conversation features Dr. Robert Brown and Dr. Sara Furr, two nationally recognized equity champions. Drawing from "social justice fatigue"—a term Furr defines as the physical, mental, and emotional toll of justice-oriented work without the hopelessness that marks burnout—the conversation highlights the personal, relational, and structural supports needed to keep equity efforts moving forward. Brown and Furr share candid stories about the toll of this work, the importance of community, and the wellness practices and organizational conditions that help leaders "hold on to hope" while navigating institutional barriers. Their insights offer practical strategies and inspiring "pockets of hope" for Illinois campuses working to close equity gaps and sustain mission-driven change.
9 Jun 2026
Flipping the Script to Improve Campus Systems for Student Success
In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon talks with Drs. Courtney Luedke and Erick Montenegro about why higher education needs a cultural shift in how it understands student success. Instead of locating problems within students, the conversation highlights how everyday routines, policies, and decision‑making structures often create hidden barriers that limit students' ability to reach their academic goals. Together, they call on institutional leaders, policymakers, and educators to redirect their problem‑solving energy toward examining—and redesigning—the systems that shape student pathways and determine whether students are positioned to thrive.
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