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00:00:00:09 - 00:00:24:08 | Video opens to Dr. Maduko in front of blue background and alternates throughout video with various photos of Dr. Maduko visiting different campuses and meeting with students, faculty and staff, as well as lawmakers and other members of the community. Finishes with transition to CT State logo. | Greetings, students, colleagues and friends. When I was appointed as the inaugural president of CT State Community College, we are in the midst of adjusting to the new normal in higher education. With that in mind, I began my tenure with the words stabilize, build, thrive. I’ve voiced that mantra from day one, June 3rd, when I officially started my journey with CT State. |
00:00:25:16 - 00:00:56:21 | CT State logo fades into colored boxes alternating with photos from different campuses. Different photos and videos of students in classrooms and labs. Map of CT pans in and different campus locations pop up around map. Videos of campuses and students again. | These initial themes center around the sheer volume of work, concerns, debate and unknowns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the consolidation of our community colleges. It also brings our attention to the future of this developing statewide and comprehensive community college, where equitable outcomes, access and quality education for the residents of Connecticut are paramount. A culture of care and leading with grace are germane to my approach as your president. |
00:00:58:13 - 00:01:25:21 | CT State logo surrounded by 12 boxes with different campus locations. More photos of Dr. Maduko visiting campuses and meeting with various students, faculty and staff slide through. | My first few months with CT State and the 12 legacy community colleges have been both eventful and gratifying. I often say that there is never a dull moment in Connecticut. That statement is supported by the litany of activities across our campuses and communities. But every activity, event or engagement has proven to be an opportunity for me to appreciate the greatness of our scholars, practitioners, advocates and students. |
00:01:26:23 - 00:01:51:29 | Continuation of video and image slideshow, some lining up with the various events that Dr. Maduko is speaking about. | From touring our 12 community colleges, enjoying visits from our state and federal elected officials that brought support and recognition to our campuses. Thrown first pitch at the Hartford Yard Goats game to meeting Barbershop Ambassadors at Capital Community College. To the Student Success Summits at both Manchester and Housatonic Community Colleges that drew K-12 educators and community partners from across the state |
00:01:52:18 - 00:02:13:12 | Images of Gateway building and photos from the culinary challenge. President Maduko and Charter Oak representative sign tuition match documents then pose for photo.More photos and videos of students in the classroom and lab environments slide through. | to our first, but not last, CT State Culinary Challenge at Gateway Community College. To the most recent tuition match signing ceremony with Charter Oak State College. My why is driven by the endless possibilities for us to support our students during their academic, personal, cultural and career journeys. |
00:02:13:27 - 00:02:47:24 | Videos and photos of students including in CNA lab, early childhood education center, classrooms, and lounge areas. Images are blurred and the five pillars spoken out loud in video are shown typed out on screen. | In my first 100 Days report, you will discover the themes that emerged during my tours of statewide campuses and meeting with faculty, staff, administrators and students. Those things were, number one re-envisioning student success and support. Number two, communication and transparency. Number three, academic freedom and governance. Number four, embrace our values of equity and access. Number five, foster a culture of compassion and accountability. |
00:02:48:19 - 00:02:49:12 | Sixth and seventh pillars written on screen. | Number six, preserving campus identity, history and legacy. And lastly, number seven, bolstering campus support and infrastructure. |
00:02:49:19 - 00:02:57:18 | Dr. Maduko speaks directly to camera against blue background. | And some of the immediate action steps that I will take will be establishing monthly and live college open forums that update the college community on activities, progress and pending actions. Next, leadership action teams led by our campus CEOs and Presidents that will involve stakeholders from across our campuses to address strategic initiatives and needs. The establishment of the President's Student Advisory Council, |
00:02:59:03 - 00:03:26:11 | Dr. Maduko speaks directly to camera against blue background, final screen is CT State logo with videos of all campuses around it. | the President's Strategic and Community Advisory Council, and last but not least, ensuring every campus possesses mental health counseling professionals to support our students. I sincerely appreciate your guidance, support and willingness to partner with me and really partner with us to build CT State. I look forward to collaborating with you and seeing you across our beautiful campuses. Thank you. |