Office Hours with Chancellor Terrence Cheng

Dr. Ismaili, a first-generation immigrant college student raised by a single mother, brings nearly three decades of experience in higher education to Eastern. Dr. Ismaili previously served as Executive Vice President and Provost at Bridgewater State University and was a policy and research advisor on criminal justice issues in the Government of Canada. During this episode, Dr. Isma

Fran and Chancellor Cheng discuss what inspired her to launch the WBCD, the challenges that women entrepreneurs face when starting their business, and how we can better support our female graduates after they earn their degree or certificate.

Chris and Chancellor Cheng discuss how the economy has evolved since the pandemic; how our colleges and universities can be talent generators for key sectors across Connecticut; and what more we can do to ensure CSCU’s students go on to stay, live, and work here after earning their degree or certificate.

Eugene graduated from Eastern in May 2024 with a degree in elementary education and history. While at Eastern, Eugene was a University Honors Scholar and worked as an RA and head student orientation counselor. He also contributed to various administrative offices on campus. During his first semester at Eastern, Eugene spearheaded the “Real Talk: Speak Up for the Culture” series

CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng talks with Marty Guay, Chair of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education. Marty shares his vision for CSCU's colleges and universities; creating more student access and systemness across our institutions; and ensuring our students are prepared to succeed after they receive their degree or certificate.

CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng sits down with Connecticut's Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul Lavoie, to discuss efforts to grow the state's manufacturing sector. Paul underscores the importance of ensuring Connecticut's students learn here, earn here, and stay here, and how the state Department of Economic and Community Development can partner with CSCU and technical schools to cu

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Chancellor Terrence Cheng hears from Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Daniel O’Keefe who was nominated by Governor Ned Lamont as the next Commissioner of DECD in November 2023. Commissioner O’Keefe shares how the state’s economy rebounded following the pandemic; some of the bigg

Central Connecticut State University student and Student Regent Luis Sanchez. Luis, who started his higher education journey at CT State Northwestern, shares how community college set him up for success at Central; how CT State Northwestern inspired him to take on leadership roles in college; and how his background as a native of Ecuador shaped his life.

Host Terrence Cheng, Chancellor of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU), interviews Connecticut State Rep. Corey Paris, vice chair of the legislature’s Appropriations Committee and a member of the Education and Higher Education and Employment Advancement committees. A graduate of Western Connecticut State University, Rep. Paris shares what inspired him to pursue a p

Host Terrence Cheng, Chancellor of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU), sits down with CT State Northwestern student and Student Regent Carla Galaise. Carla shares how higher education has changed the trajectory of her life; provides a glimpse into her experience at CT State Northwestern; and what inspired her to become an advocate at the CSCU system level through he