Nomination of Martha Kanter to the US Department of Education

Friday Apr 17, 2009

"Excellent Choice!" is my reaction to the nomination of Martha Kanter as the Under Secretary of the US Department of Education.

The role in question is the top post for higher education and handles policies, programs, and activities related to post secondary education, vocational and adult education and federal student aid.

Kanter is currently the Chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District -- one of the feeder community college schools to Golden Gate University.

The kind of work this job entails is not unknown to me as, before coming to Golden Gate, I spent 15 years as President of Community Colleges in Texas and California.

It is good to see the visibility given to community colleges by this appointment. She would be the first community college leader to serve in the #2 Department of Education post.

Her chances of clearing the appointment process are high:
1) She is well qualified
2) She has the credentials
3) She HAS paid her taxes!

Your thoughts? Please contact me here.

Category: Government

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