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Q&A With Ruben Caddell

Tell me something interesting that everyone should know about you?
"I can "adjust" to almost any condition or situation..? Perhaps as a result of my military training and/or my "flexible" personality! When confronted with a 'bad' situation, anger is replaced by logic to assess the problem and subsequently, arrive at a solution. " Interviewed by Lucy L. Tuckerson 07/16/11

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Ruben Caddell
Administrative Hearing Officer, State Of California
Location: Menifee, CA United States
Joined: Apr 2nd, 2006

About (request update)

I did not attend nor did I graduate from an HBCU! I graduated from Cal-State University, Los Angeles in 1973.
I always wanted to attend an HBCU however, instead of applying to an HBCU (Lincoln University), I enlisted in the Marine Corps because my family did not have the resources to support my post secondary education.
Upon my return from the war in Vietnam, I decided to stay in California and attend school in spite of the campus unrest! There were times during that period when I literally wished I was back in Vietnam...!
And, would you believe the federal government would not approve GI Bill benefits for former servicemembers attempting to attend HBCU's??? So, there you have it; another brother on a long list of brothers who got a little help along the way and don't mind saying I got help from people who seem to care! That's hard to find these days!
Don't know if I have done anything special other than getting two retirement plans; one from the military and one from the State Of California!
I was an Administrative Hearing Officer for 26 years and my military career spanned more than 31 years. (Marine Corps/Army Reserve) I retired from both in 2004 but like the "energizer bunny," I just keep on going...!

My Interview Question

What is the future for print media journalists?

Current Whereabouts:

Currently writing short stories about life's "ups and downs" if you can allow that allusive reference; I work out of home so I spend a lot of time in front of a computer monitor!

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I would to involve myself more with government contracting as a consultant and as a vendor.

Website:

http://rcad6@blackplanet.com

Education (request update)

Cal St Univ, Los Angeles class of 1973

Undergrad Major: Journalism

Claim To Fame:

Developed and subsequently published the first Black community oriented newspaper (The Black Call), sponsored by Los Angeles City College and the Los Angeles Community College District. (1967-1971)

Most Memorable Moment:

Receiving Federal Grant money in support of EPIC (Educational Participation In Communities). The thinking at the time supported Community College and University involvement in the communities they serve to promote cohesion and communication through various social programs...!

High School: Hadley Technical H.S. in St. Louis, MO class of 1961

Activities & Accomplishments:

Track, cross country, Library Guild...

Best Memories:

Mrs. J. Buggs, Chief Librarian; I didn't realize until years later what value there is in just reading a book. I had lots of memories but my fondest memory is of the Librarian who helped me through some difficult school assignments and taught me the Dewey Decimal System!

Experience

I currently work with State Of California as Administrative Hearing Officer
I have 31 years of experience working in the Consulting Services industry.

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