Bob Francis grew up in Yuma, Arizona and graduated from ASU. After spending a year teaching high school in Yuma, he returned to ASU in 1970, starting in the Alumni Association. After a few years, he moved to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions where he spent most of his career. He retired in 2002.

Important / interesting parts of the interview include:
• The beginning of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in Part 2
• The changing attitude about the role of the University in marketing itself to students and parents in Part 3
• The role of the Devils’ Advocates played in selling the University in Part 4
• The role Don Dotts and Christine Kajikawa Wilkinson played in Bob’s career in Part 6

In this episode EALA is joined by Kathy Hoffman, the Executive Director of Innovation & Special Education Initiatives at Arizona State University, and Co Leader behind Project OASIS. Listen in as we discuss how Project Oasis is ensuring all learners, particularly students with learning differences, have access to the opportunities they need to have lifelong success.