Candidate for
Board Member; San Mateo County Community College District

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. Frederick Douglas

I believe that if we are to make a positive change on society, that such change has to begin with our children.

A personal statement from Mr. Goodman:

Taken from legal and social struggle of overcoming racial and ethnic discrimination, the term diversity; is a term covering a broad range of issues and activities. As a survivor of poverty and a parent of bi-racial children I see everyday the need for and the importance of sensitivity to individuals with varying abilities and from different ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation in our society. I have lived through discrimination, and working in the corporate world I have seen others suffer due to lack of respect and sensitivity to their diverse needs. As a community advocate, I have stood up for those who can not stand on their own and spoken out for those who had no voice and it is these experiences that lead me to believe that for there to be true diversity and sensitivity to matters of diversity there must first be true representation of all involved and they must be given every opportunity to succeed and thrive in society. I can and will, if given the chance, exercise sensitivity, respect and empowerment of all individuals of the San Mateo County Community College community.

I believe that my experience and energy will bring fresh/new ideas to a system that admittedly is working well but could use an influx of knowledge from someone such as myself.

As your College Board Member I will be fiscally responsible, responsive to our community and be a responsible steward and advocate for sustainable growth, an improved workforce and bringing the "community" back to Community College.

Thank you for your time and consideration to my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely, Maurice D. Goodman