News Conference, Dr. Kenneth Washington

[00:00:02] Introduction of Return to Cal Poly. [00:00:32] Interviewer ask Dr. Washington’s opinion on the new governor’s view on education. [00:01:49] Dr. Washington expects good support from the governor but unsure “at what level”. [00:02:21] Interviewer asks about fine arts education. [00:03:40] Racism becomes the topic of the conversation and a biased curriculum. [00:05:33] Points to little leadership in the minority community compared to the recent past. [00:06:12] Confronts the lack of minorities in the faculty in higher education; mentions Affirmative Action. [00:08:59] Interviewer asks if discrimination is different “county by county”, Dr. Washington believes it is hard to tell. [00:10:44] Interviewer asks if there have been any changes in the structure of the state administration under the new governor. [00:12:04] Dr. Washington gives his definition of racism in relation to Affirmative Action. [00:13:26] “One of the most racist comments that one can make, and probably one of the most racist thoughts one can have in their head, is the minute you begin to think about an ethnic minority you begin to think inferior qualities.” â€" Dr. Washington [00:16:23] Misunderstandings about the expenses and expansion of the Affirmative Action program. [00:19:43] Final statement about early childhood education. [00:21:15] Dr. Washington gives his view about student representation on the board of education. [00:23:23] Discusses the board of trustees making decisions made “behind closed doors”. [00:24:34] Interview ends, and they thank each other.