Maryland Higher Education Commission to Speak at International Education Week
Secretary of Higher Education Dr.Rai & Vice Chair Chike Aguh
Location
University Center : 312
Date & Time
November 21, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Description
Join us for a panel discussion followed by an open Q&A with Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary Dr. Sanjay Rai and Vice Chair Chike Aguh in celebration with International Education Week.
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Dr. Sanjay Rai is a higher education champion with more than 30 years of experience in faculty and leadership positions at a community college, liberal arts university, and state supported institution. He is recognized for his work globally as a faculty member, scholar, and leader.
His work has resulted in greater access, student success, and closing achievement gaps. He led the development of partnerships with K-12 along with business and industry, resulting in the creation of early college and new academic and training programs serving Cyber, Biotech, Information Technology, and Data Sciences. His work in this field also resulted in securing $25 million dollars in competitive grants to address the high-tech needs in the region and the state.
He has numerous publications including scholarly articles and his most recent book, “Basic Insights in Vector Calculus” published in 2020. He has been honored with numerous awards throughout his career, including Chief Academic Officer of the Year, Leadership Montgomery Outstanding Leader Award, and Excellence in Teaching Award.
Dr. Rai’s education includes degrees from India, Canada, and the United States, earning a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
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Chike Aguh was appointed by President Biden on day one of his administration to serve as Chief Innovation Officer at the US Department of Labor, the first black person to do so. He led efforts to use data, emerging technologies, and innovative practices to advance and protect American workers.
Chike holds degrees from Tufts University (B.A.), Harvard Graduate School of Education (Ed.M), Harvard Kennedy School of Government (MPA), and University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School (MBA). He also served as a Fulbright scholar in Thailand.
