In this episode Dr. Eric Bishop shares his personal story growing up. We briefly discuss our education experience and dealing with imposter syndrome. He offers advice for anyone seeking a mentor and deciding on their career path. We have a discussion regarding chivalry vs. chauvinism and ponder whether chivalry is still relevant today. We discuss the importance of questioning social constructs and analyzing our thoughts and behaviors. We chat about gender roles and how they continue to evolve and change generation to generation. 

Eric Bishop is Superintendent/President of Ohlone College in Fremont, California. He has served more than 30 years in higher education. Prior to joining Ohlone in July, Dr. Bishop served as associate superintendent of student services and legislative engagement for Chaffey College, in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., where he worked 13 years.

He also served on the executive board of the California Chief Student Services Officers Association. In his experiences he has overseen the plurality of student services offices while being an advocate for access. He has facilitated government relations, working with local, state and federal officials on behalf of the college

Prior to joining the community college community Dr. Bishop served as associate dean of academic support and retention at the University of La Verne and taught journalism and mass media studies there full time for seven years. He continues to serve as adjunct faculty member for the University of La Verne, as well as in the doctoral program at San Diego State University. He also sits as the Chair on the Bethany Theological Seminary Board of Trustees in Richmond, Indiana.

Dr. Bishop has a doctorate in organizational leadership (Ed.D.), master’s in communications and bachelor’s in journalism all from the University of La Verne. He grew up in Los Angeles and lives in Pomona with his wife and daughter.

For additional questions/comments he can be reached at ebishop@ohlone.edu