How is the Occupy Movement affecting college campuses?

On the next Your Call, we'll discuss the November 15 strike at California colleges and universities in response to deep cuts and tuition hikes. Since 2008, there's been a 200 percent increase in tuition at state schools. California students say they plan to occupy dozens of campuses in the coming days. What are the most effective strategies? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar.

Guests:
Mandy Cohen is a graduate student at UC Berkeley and on the executive board of UAW2865.

Richard Walker, UC Berkeley professor of geography and Berkeley Faculty Association member

Robert Hass, UC Berkeley English professor and former poet laureate

Gwen Urey, professor of Urban and Regional Planning and president of Cal Poly's California Faculty Assocaiaton

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What's the value of a college diploma today?

On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation about job prospects for today's college graduates. A recent study by Rutgers University shows college graduates are facing greater difficulty in finding employment. In 2010 only 56 percent of college graduates were able to land a job. How does the job market look like for this year's graduates? Join us live at 10 or send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What kinds of jobs are available to college graduates? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Cliff Zukin, a Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Rutgers University's Eagleton Institute of Politics and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Policy.

Sylvia Allegretto, a labor economist and deputy chair of the Center on Wage and Employment Dynamics at the University of California, Berkeley

Alex Hochman is assistant director of career services at the University of San Francisco

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Your Call 041509 What's in store for San Francisco schools?

How will San Francisco Unified's superintendent turn the district into a high performing educational institution for all students? On the next Your Call we'll speak with Carlos Garcia, superintendent for the San Francisco Unified School District since 2007. Formerly a San Francisco principal, Garcia led Clark County, Nevada, schools for five years before his recent return. How can the schools meet the superintendent's goal of 100% preparation for colleges with budgets slashed and all the challenges of an ethnically diverse but generally poor student body? Send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org or join us live at 11 am. What does San Francisco need for world class schools? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guest:
Carlos Garcia in San Francisco
Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District since 2007

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Your Call 121807 How are high school seniors preparing for college?

How are high school seniors preparing for college? On the next Your Call, we’ll have a conversation with high school students about the quality of their education and how it has or hasn’t prepared them for college. We’re constantly hearing about the poor state of California’s education system and low test scores. Rather than talk about reports and studies, we’re going straight to the students to find out what they think about policies like No Child Left Behind and exit exams. What are some of the other issues they’re facing and what can we do to support them? It’s Your Call, with Rose Aguilar, and you.

Guest:
Kamal Ghammache-Mansour, senior at Albany High School

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