Dr. Roger J. Thompson is in his fourteenth year at the University of Oregon where he serves as the Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management. He is responsible for services that contribute to enhancing the student experience, recruitment, retention, and graduation. His portfolio also includes providing continuing and professional education for the community.His remarkable journey with University of Oregon is coming to a close as he begins his next chapter of his career as the 31st President of Saint Mary’s College of California. Our host John Washington is accompanied by co-host Fawn Aberson to embark on Presidents Thompsons remarkable journey and to discuss with us: Recent legal changes affect on affirmative actionIs education still the pathway to wealth? Political climate on college campusesThank you for being a part of our show where we take pride in improving people's perceptions of capability, significance and influence in their lives and in their communities.