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Richard Roman
@rjoroman.bsky.social
I’m a researcher and writer. I explore trust, leadership, and institutional change. I'm the host of “Trust Be Told,” a newsletter & podcast on trust in modern society. You can find me here or at www.rjoroman.com
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This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
April 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
What if the most powerful innovation in higher ed isn't #tech, #policy, or rankings but #trust?

I sit down with Dr. Bridget Burns, founding Executive Director of UIA, whose work has helped over 164,000 additional students graduate.

LINK: open.spotify.com/episode/6fsB...

#HigherEd #StudentSuccess
April 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Our nations students shouldn’t have to have the fear of being shot at school, or anywhere. I’m praying for the families and wounded, I’m acting so it never happens again.

FSU, I’m so sorry our government has failed you.
April 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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More courage and leadership like this.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Alternative pathways like apprenticeships and micro-credentials offer practical skills and financial stability without the burden of excessive debt. Let’s broaden our definition of success beyond traditional college degrees.

#VocationalTraining #CareerPaths #EducationEquity
April 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We've overemphasized the four-year college degree as the sole path to success. This focus has led to rising student debt and underemployment among graduates. It’s time to reevaluate and recognize the value of diverse educational pathways.

#HigherEd #EducationReform #StudentSuccess
April 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Dive deeper into this topic by reading the full essay👇🏻 #EducationEquity #StudentSuccess (8/8)

open.substack.com/pub/rjoroman...
Is There a College Dropout Crisis?
Millions of students from low-income families start college but never finish.
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April 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
It’s high time we shift our focus from merely providing access to ensuring completion. Let’s work together to transform “wasted capital” into fully realized human potential. #HigherEd #Equity (7/8)
April 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Stay tuned for the conversation and subscribe to #TrustBeTold on your preferred platform so you don't miss an episode. #Education #Equity #StudentSuccess (6/8)

open.spotify.com/show/1kqX7fY...
Trust Be Told
Podcast · Richard Roman · Trust Be Told is a podcast about what makes trust work - and what happens when it breaks. Hosted by Richard Roman, a public policy expert and institutional trust researcher,...
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April 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Excited to announce that Bridget Burns, CEO of the University Innovation Alliance #UIA, will join this week’s episode of the #TrustBeTold podcast to discuss transformative strategies in higher education! #HigherEd #NewPodcast (5/8)
April 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Institutions like #GeorgiaStateUniversity have shown that with data-driven strategies and proactive advising, it’s possible to close equity gaps and boost graduation rates. #StudentSuccess (4/8)
April 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
On average, each college stop-out represents $500,000 in lost lifetime earnings. Multiply that by millions, and the economic impact is staggering. #EconomicMobility #CollegeCompletion (3/8)
April 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Students from the lowest income quartile have a 6-year graduate rate of just 21%, compared to 67% for those in the highest quartile. Financial insecurity and lack of support play significant roles. #EducationEquity (2/8)
April 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Millions of capable students start college but never finish. This isn't about a lack of effort. It's about systemic barriers. The result? A massive loss of human potential. #HigherEd #Equity #StudentSuccess (1/8)
April 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
February 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Excited that @aceducation.bsky.social is on BlueSky!
February 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”
January 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
So, is Trump yeeting Elon into space?
#YeetElon
January 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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James Bond movies never show the part where the supervillain collects government subsidies to build his death tech.
November 27, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Agreed!!
It’s remarkable how much more fun this place is than that other place. Thanks people of Bluesky!

And thanks for following! @politicalwire.com
November 26, 2024 at 11:36 AM
First post here! Excited to join this community. It's giving me 2010 Twitter vibes. 😄
November 26, 2024 at 11:36 AM