Presentations and Speaking Engagements
2020
Advancing Learning Pathways and Economic Opportunity
October 27, 2020
Dr. Generals has been invited to join Graduate! Philadelphia for an upcoming ED Talk event to showcase learning and innovation in the era of COVID-19. Topics will include career pathways, healthier communities, digital skills and the future of work, and financial empowerment. Save the date!
B. PHL Fireside Chat
July 22, 2020
Dr. Generals was a guest on B. PHL's Fireside Chat series on July 22, which streamed on Facebook Live. He talked about the College as a vital educational resource in the city, how learning has changed with COVID-19 and how the College helps small businesses thrive through such programs as Power Up.
An Eco-system for a Poverty Action Plan: re-imagining, innovating and a call to action
July 9, 2020
Dr. Generals was featured as a guest speaker at a virtual event created by the Social Innovations Journal. He spoke on the issues that underly economic disparity in Philadelphia, and Philadelphia's Poverty Action Plan's promise to raise 100,000 residents out of poverty by 2024.
University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education roundtable: Inside Leaders’ Minds: Planning for the Uncertain Future
Philadelphia, PA, May 6, 2020
With peers like Dr. Julie Wollman, president of Widener University and Father Scott Pilarz, president of the University of Scranton, Dr. Generals participated in a roundtable to discuss issues and innovations in higher education. The roundtable is part of the University of Pennsylvania’s Visiting College Leaders Series.
City of Philadelphia Catto press briefing
Philadelphia, PA, March 3, 2020
At his annual budget hearing, Mayor Jim Kenney proposed an important new anti-poverty initiative designed to put more Philadelphians on the path to success at Community College of Philadelphia. The program, named the Octavius Catto Scholarship, aims to make the transformative power of education available to students by providing funding and additional supports. Dr. Generals spoke about this new opportunity for community college students, saying. "We are thrilled that Mayor Kenney is proposing to invest in the city’s college, as the best partner to make the transformative power of education available to even more Philadelphians.” Read more about the Octavius Catto Scholarship here.
The Conference on Poverty and Inequality at the Harvard Kennedy School
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 29, 2020.
Dr. Generals served as a panelist on the session The Vision for Free College. The Conference on Poverty and Inequality is a student-run conference that focuses on social issues, public policy, and community activism related to social and economic inequality in the United States.
Black History Month-Racial Discrimination & Justice System
Community College of Philadelphia, February 25, 2020
Dr. Generals provided closing remarks for a panel discussion that explored themes of racial profiling, coercive interrogation tactics, racial disparities in legal representation, racial overcharging and over sentencing, and prison culture and the challenges of re-entry.
Black History Month Fireside: The 1619 Project
Community College of Philadelphia, February 20, 2020
Dr. Generals stood in from of a crowd of over 50 students, faculty and staff in the Winnet Student Life building. The topic of the chat was the New York Times 1619 Project, and Dr, Generals spent roughly an hour inviting audience members “to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.”
Live interview with WURD Radio, Regarding the 1619 Project
Community College of Philadelphia, February 20, 2020
Dr, Generals followed his fireside chat with a live interview on WURD Radio. Listen to the full interview here.
2019
The Future of Work: Creating Generational Wealth, WURD Radio Founder's Day
Philadelphia, PA, August 23, 2019.
To celebrate the life and legacy of WURD founder, Walter P. Lomax Jr. M.D., Dr. Generals took part in a panel discussion entitled Lively-HOOD: The Future of Work and Thriving Communities and spoke about creating intergenerational wealth for poor and marginalized families. In recognition of Lomax Jr.'s work as a physician and entrepreneur, the event featured a full day of wellness activities and education that focused on job readiness, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.
Building a Workforce System for Young Adults in Philadelphia, The Aspen Institute
Philadelphia, PA, April 24, 2019.
Dr. Generals took part in the Aspen Institute's Opportunity Youth Forum to discuss the College's part in Philadelphia's City Workforce plan. Watch a video of the full panel discussion on YouTube.
The Future is Now: Closing the Data Analytics Skills Gap Town Hall, Wharton School and Working Nation
Philadelphia, PA, February 26, 2019.
"Data analysis is driving today's business decisions in all industries, from financial services to healthcare, to marketing, to sports." According to LinkedIn and Glassdoor, it's one of the most in-demand jobs in America. But how is our education system preparing job seekers for the demands of the job market? Dr. Generals joined a panel of experts to talk about how the College has created initiatives like dual enrollment so that students in Philadelphia can begin access STEM and computer science education at an early age. Watch a video of this panel on YouTube.
World Class Minds: Education in Philadelphia, Invest: Philadelphia Launch Panel
Philadelphia, PA, January 24, 2019.
"Philadelphia’s top constituents came out for Invest: Philadelphia's World Class Minds panel and launch conference, which was held as part of a celebration of the inaugural edition of Invest: Philadelphia Magazine"... "Dr. Michael Mittelman, president of Salus joined Craig Carnaroli, executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania; and Dr. Guy Generals, president of the Community College of Philadelphia, on stage to discuss hot topics such as student debt and accessibility in higher education." Read the full article on this event, written by Salus University.
American Association of Community Colleges Pathways 101 Workshop Leaders Panel
New Orleans, LA, January 18, 2019.
Community College of Philadelphia implements a Guided Pathways model in order to help our students find success in education and the job market. Dr. Generals joined the American Association of Community Colleges to talk about how the College combines comprehensive academic programs with support services, and "instructional approaches [that] are redesigned and realigned to help students clarify their goals, choose and enter pathways that will achieve those goals, stay on those pathways, and master knowledge and skills that will enable them to advance in the labor market and successfully pursue further education." Read more about the AACC's Guided Pathways project.
2018
The Future of Higher Education, A Conversation with College Leaders, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Philadelphia, PA, November 10, 2018.
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing higher education today? To help answer this question, Dr. Generals joined presidents and provost of local universities at the University of Pennsylvania's homecoming weekend and spoke about how the College is planning for its future at a time when higher education is more essential to our communities than ever before.
Discussion on Incarceration
Episcopal Cathedral of Philadelphia, PA, September 25, 2018.
Changing the National Conversation: Inclusion and Equity Conference Keynote Presentation
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, September 20, 2018.
Dr. Generals joined an audience of community college presidents, minority-serving institutions, liberal arts colleges, and research-intensive universities to discuss methods for increasing diversity in higher education. Read more about this event on PennToday.
Economic Stability and Education, Social Determinants of Health Conference
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, September 24, 2018.
Together with a variety of local leaders, Dr. Generals spoke at the Social Determinants of Health Conference, sponsored by the American Heart Association. This conference brought together a diverse pool of experts to tackle issues like food deserts and lack of access to healthcare, education and safe spaces for psychical activity.
President’s Panel, Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning Assessment: Leading a Collaborative Revolution for Change
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, September 13, 2018.
Sitting on a panel of four Philadelphia college and university presidents, Dr. Generals spoke on "the future of higher education in light of advances in instructional delivery modalities, heightened federal regulatory compliance, enrollment troughs, budget compaction" and more.
Healthcare and Higher Education in Philadelphia, City of Philadelphia Investor Conference
Philadelphia, PA, July 18, 2018.
Academic Advising: Examining Its Impact on Student Success, American Association of Community Colleges Annual Meeting
Dallas, TX, April 30, 2018.
Body, Mind and Soul: A Holistic Approach to Supporting Students, Arizona State University and Global Silicon Valley Summit
San Diego, CA, April 17, 2018.
Educate Philly hosted by the Philadelphia Education Fund
Philadelphia, PA, March 29, 2018.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Community College Institute Keynote Presentation
Philadelphia, PA, March 3, 2018.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Symposium on Social Change Keynote Presentation
University of Pennsylvania African American Resource Center, Philadelphia, PA, January 24, 2018.
2017
How Colleges and Universities Impact the Social and Economic Environment of Philadelphia, Citizen Speaks: The University and the City
Philadelphia, PA, April 20, 2017
Fellow panelists included presidents of University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University.