Gov. William G. Milliken Legacy Forum

Tue, October 6, 2020 2:00 PM at Zoom

Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, in conjunction with MSU’s Office of K-12 Outreach, will host a Gov. William G. Milliken Legacy Forum on school finance and education policy.

The session, featuring educational voices from the Milliken-era to current times, will review the state’s historical developments in light of current policies and concerns regarding school finance and racial inequities.

Our speakers will include those who served with Gov. William G. Milliken as well as those who have first-hand knowledge about current issues and those whose public service has spanned the challenges between. The Zoom link will be sent to those registering prior to the event.

Our confirmed speakers include

·         Jim Phelps, education adviser to Gov. William Milliken.

·         David Arsen, professor of Education Policy and K-12 Educational Administration, Michigan State University.

·         Bill Rustem, chief staff advisor on environmental matters, administration of Gov. William G. Milliken, retired president and chief executive officer, Public Sector Consultants.

·        Terah Venzant Chambers, professor and Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion, MSU Department of Educational Administration, College of Education, Michigan State University.

The program pairs expertise from MSU’s College of Social Science and College of Education. IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann and Bryan Beverly, director of MSU’s Office of K-12 Outreach, will host this Gov. William G. Milliken Legacy Forum.

To register: https://ippsr.msu.edu/milliken-legacy-forum