In The Margins
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAchieving equality in higher education. The stakes have never been higher. The issues never more complex. Who graduates, and why? Who is getting hired as faculty and what is their experience?
In each episode, we will look at issues surrounding students, faculty, diversity and inclusion, and skyrocketing college costs.
From critical conversation to news, numbers, and analysis — we’ve got you covered. You can count on Diverse’s In The Margins to bring you the latest, most relevant thought leadership as it pertains to diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education. As the national expert, we’ve been doing this for almost 40 years in print and on the web (diverseeducation.com). Now we are excited to expand the conversation via this podcast.
We will tackle these topics, and more, head-on. Listen weekly for a mix of deep dives, short briefs, expert panels, interviews, and more. We are thrilled to bring it to you here, in In The Margins.
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EP134: Meet Retired Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., President, Angelo State University — an award-winning Texas Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)
April 18, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes - 40.6 MBMeet retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., president of Angelo State University (ASU), which continues to evolve and thrive as a leading institution in higher education in part by leveraging its opportunities. The university is dedicated to serving its diverse student population and preparing students for success in an ever-changing world. In this episode of Diverse, host Ralph Newell and Hawkins delve into the initiatives and challenges facing ASU, particularly in ser...
EP133: Improving Student Success and Reducing Equity Gaps with Dr. Monica Parrish Trent
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes - 65 MBMeet Dr. Monica Parrish Trent, chief program and network officer at Achieving the Dream (ATD). Trent's career spans over 25 years, during which she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving student success and reducing equity gaps, particularly for BIPOC and low-income students. Her extensive experience in community colleges has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by such marginalized student populations and the strategies necessary to address them effec...
EP132: Resistance From the Right: Conservatives and The Campus Wars in Modern America with Dr. Lauren Lassabe Shepherd
March 21, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBMeet Dr. Lauren Lassabe Shepherd, an instructor in the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Human Development at the University of New Orleans and an IUPUI-Society for U.S. Intellectual History Community Scholar, who was recognized as a leading woman by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education for her outstanding contributions in 2024. In this episode, Diverse host Dr. Jamal Watson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Shepherd, author of Resistance from the Right: Conservati...
EP131: Black Women Ivory Tower: Revealing the Lies of White Supremacy in American Education with Dr. Jasmine L. Harris
March 07, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Jasmine L. Harris, author of Black Women Ivory Tower: Revealing the Lies of White Supremacy in American Education. Harris is an associate professor of African American Studies and coordinator of the African American Studies Program in the Department of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Tune in as Pluviose and Harris discuss the ...
EP130: Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Can Heal with Dr. Bettina L. Love
February 22, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBMeet Dr. Bettina L. Love, the William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, who delves into the complex dynamics of education reform and highlights its detrimental effects on Black children and communities. In this episode, Diverse host Dr. Jamal Watson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Love, author of The New York Times best seller, Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Can Heal. Tune in as Watson and Lov...
EP129: HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
February 08, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBMeet Dr. Marybeth Gasman, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair and a Distinguished University Professor at Rutgers University, and Dr. Levon T. Esters, dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at Penn State University. They co-authored HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, published by Johns Hopkins Press. In this episode, Gasman and Esters join Diverse to discuss their newly released book chronicling the impact of HBCUs. T...
EP128: Meet The Emerging Scholars of the Year, 2024
January 25, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 66 MBEach year, Diverse’s editorial staff chooses Emerging Scholars from nominations that pour in from all over the country. The selections are based on several factors including uniqueness of scholarship, commitment to teaching, community service, scholarly awards, honors, and academic accomplishments. In this episode, we replay the Jan. 18 Diverse Talk Live! webcast, "Presenting the Emerging Scholars of the Year, 2024." In case you missed it, listen in to meet some outstanding leaders in ...
EP127: The Antiracist School Leader, with Dr. Daman Harris
December 28, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 53.1 MBMeet Dr. Daman Harris, cofounder and codirector of the Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project, a nonprofit organization that supports the recruitment, development, retention, and empowerment of male educators of color. He is the manager of the Professional Development Schools Program and the Institutions of Higher Education Partnerships for Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland. He also serves as an adjunct professor at McDaniel College and a member of the graduate faculty...
EP126: Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation (DOIT) Leaders Discuss Critical Need to Track Your Progress in Today’s Climate
December 14, 2023 05:46 - 51 minutes - 59.4 MBIn this episode, we sit with leaders behind the Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation certification program, DOIT. Tune in as Dr. Ken D. Coopwood, CEO of Coopwood Diversity Leadership & Education Universal (Coop Di Leu), and Dr. William B. Harvey, a distinguished scholar at the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity in Washington, D.C., join host Ralph Newell to discuss the significance of accountability in higher education institutions, provide insights on ...
EP125: One-on-One with Black Trauma Surgeon and Author Dr. Brian H. Williams on Racism, Violence, Healing, and his Run for Congress
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBMeet Dr. Brian H. Williams, a distinguished trauma surgeon and author of The Bodies Keep Coming: Dispatches from a Black Trauma Surgeon on Racism, Violence, and How We Heal. In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose engages in a conversation with the Air Force Academy graduate and Harvard University-trained surgeon on the intersection between public policy and critical issues like structural racism, gun violence, and health equity. Williams is a professor specializing in traum...
EP124: Empowering Futures: The Impactful Initiatives of Phoenix College for Latino Students, with Dr. Kimberly Britt
November 16, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MBPhoenix College (PC) is one of nine schools recognized with Excelencia in Education's 2023 Seal of Excelencia for its commitment to Latino student success. In this episode, Diverse welcomes PC President Dr. Kimberly Britt. Tune in as Diverse host Ralph Newell and Britt discuss the college's commitment to Latino student success, including its various initiatives in academic and personal development. Britt also emphasizes the importance of family involvement in supporting students...
EP123: An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education, with Dr. Sol Gittleman
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode, Diverse welcomes Dr. Sol Gittleman, the renowned Alice and Nathan Gantcher University Professor Emeritus at Tufts University. Gittleman joins podcast host Dr. Jamal Watson to share his unique perspective, gained over decades, into the dynamic nature of American higher education. He and Watson delve into how the trajectory of higher education has shaped academia as well as the cultural and political fabric of the nation. Gittleman brings forward historical context expla...
EP122: From Debt to Wealth: The Path Forward with Robert F. Smith’s Student Freedom Initiative
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode, Diverse welcomes Dr. Mark Brown, the executive director of the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI). Brown joins podcast host David Pluviose in exploring the initiative’s mission and vision for addressing the enduring challenges posed by student debt and the wealth gap in America. Brown sheds light on the genesis of SFI at Morehouse College, initiated by philanthropist Robert F. Smith, and how it has expanded to benefit not only historically Black colleges and universities...
EP121: Transforming Academia for Equity, with Dr. Alonzo Plough and Dr. Thomas LaVeist
September 28, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose welcomes two distinguished guests, Dr. Alonzo Plough and Dr. Thomas LaVeist. Plough is vice president of Research-Evaluation-Learning and chief science officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. LaVeist is dean of the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University and chair-elect of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). Plough and LaVeist share the challenges universities face, particularl...
EP120: Dear Department Chair, Letters from Black Women Leaders to the Next Generation, with Dr. Stephanie Y. Evans
September 14, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, Diverse host Dr. Jamal Watson engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Stephanie Y. Evans, a distinguished professor at Georgia State University's Institute for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, who draws upon her extensive experience as a former department chair from 2010 to 2022. Evans recently edited a book with Drs. Stephanie Shonekan and Stephanie G. Adams, "Dear Department Chair: Letters from Black Women Leaders to the Next Generation.” Evans shed...
EP119: Meet ‘#MamaScientist’ Dr. Jessica DeHart
August 24, 2023 03:53 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MBDiverse host David Pluviose welcomes special guest Dr. Jessica DeHart, associate professor in the School for Community and Global Health at Claremont Graduate University in California. DeHart, a self-described “mama scientist,” founded the nonprofit Living Your Truth Empowered, whose mission is to improve the wellbeing and quality of life for cancer survivors. The organization helps to provide after-treatment when cancer survivors are in remission. In this episode, DeHart discusses the...
EP118: Two College Presidents Share Stories from South LA
June 22, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 68.7 MBDon’t miss this captivating discussion between two Black Los Angeles-area college presidents who shared their journey from South L.A. to the presidential suite in commemoration of Juneteenth. Dr. Anthony Culpepper, president of Los Angeles Southwest College, joined Robert Brown, Esq., president of the University of West Los Angeles, for a special chat about their life paths and the impact education had on their success. As two Black children who led parallel lives a generation ap...
EP117: The Model Minority Myth with Dr. Sumun L. Pendakur
June 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn this episode, Diverse host Ralph Newell sits down with noted DEI expert and strategist Dr. Sumun L. Pendakur. Named one of the top 35 women in higher education by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine, Pendakur speaks to the racist framing behind the label “model minority,” the chilling and silencing effects of red state legislation, and why protesting affirmative action is opposition to the promise of education. KEY POINTS: Why the “model minority” label is so problem...
EP116: Meet Dr. David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State University — a DOIT certified institution
May 25, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 62.8 MBThe last in a series of conversations with Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation (DOIT)-certified school presidents, this episode features Dr. David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. Tune in as Wilson speaks with Diverse host Ralph Newell about the times in which we live, where in so many corners of our nation, institutions are trying to wipe the challenges of underrepresented peoples from the history books and pretend those challenges do not exist or do not m...
EP115: Meet David T. Hayes, President, Coe College — a DOIT Certified Institution
May 18, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes - 56.7 MBIn this second in a series of conversations with DOIT certified school presidents, Diverse host Ralph Newell welcomes Dr. David T. Hayes, president of Coe College. Tune in as Hayes speaks to building a safe space for open and honest conversations at Coe, one of only three schools to receive the inaugural DOIT (Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation) certification. He will discuss the role of small liberal arts colleges in preparing students to be citizens in a participatory d...
EP114: Fundamental Lessons for Black Faculty and Student Success with Dr. Thomas A. Parham
May 11, 2023 05:16 - 49 minutes - 56.6 MBDr. Thomas A. Parham, president of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), shares what he believes are the fundamental ingredients for success for Black faculty and students in the 114th episode of In The Margins. In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose welcomes Parham, who speaks to his own journey to university president and the implicit bias he has encountered in higher education. Be sure not to miss this conversation on what Parham calls the stones of stagn...
EP113: Shifting Cultural Perspectives on Education with Dr. Kimberly Greene
April 27, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 48.4 MBTune in as Dr. Kimberly Greene goes beyond preconceived notions of what it means to be a teacher and shares her vision of an education that is synonymous with exploration and innovation while acknowledging there is more than one way to learn. In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose talks EdTech with Greene, professor of education and chair of the Master of Arts in Education Program at the University of Massachusetts Global School of Education. Greene speaks to the ways EdTec...
EP112: Meet Dr. Philomena Mantella, President, Grand Valley State University—a DOIT certified institution
April 13, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 53.8 MBGrand Valley State University is among the first cohort of institutions to be granted the coveted DOIT (Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation) Certification. So, in this episode, Diverse host Ralph Newell sits down with the institution's president, Dr. Philomena Mantella, to discuss the recognition and Mantella’s mission to improve the social mobility of young adults through education. Don’t miss this conversation focused on action, improved pathways to education, working al...
EP111: Meet Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Recipient of the 2023 Diverse Champions Award
April 06, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 45.5 MBOn April 2, Dr. Steven Gonzales was presented with the 2023 Diverse Champions Award at the annual meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, Gonzales, now chancellor of the Maricopa County Community College District, sits down with Diverse host David Pluviose to share his journey through higher education, a story of championing diversity through challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn more about this y...
EP110: Broward College Swaps the Courtroom with the Classroom
March 30, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose sits down with Broward College president, Gregory Haile to discuss several initiatives he is spearheading to give students caught up in the justice system a second chance at higher education. Tune in as Haile, a former practicing attorney, shares his mission to uplift the lives of others through his Court to College Diversion Program as well as the Corrections to College Program created specifically for women. Participants not only tak...
EP109: Understanding the Black Student Experience with Courtney Brown
March 23, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode, Diverse host Ralph Newell takes a journey into the Black student experience in higher education with Dr. Courtney Brown, vice president of impact and planning for the Lumina Foundation. Newell and Brown discuss how to ensure that all Americans, especially Black, Latino, Hispanic, and Native Americans, have access and opportunity to succeed in education beyond high school. Tune in as Brown discusses the importance of understanding the truth behind the Black student expe...
EP108: Transforming the Future of Health Education: Centering Race and Medical Humanities with Dr. M. Gabriela Torres
March 09, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MBDr. M. Gabriela Torres, professor, chair, and associate provost at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, is a cultural anthropologist who teaches courses in Medical Anthropology, Global Health, Violence Against Women and Latin America and Latinx Studies. Tune in as Torres and Diverse host David Pluviose discuss the future of health education and how she and her colleagues are launching a new series of faculty collaborations aimed at transforming health education at Wheaton and beyo...
EP107: Pursuing Research Excellence: Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young's Vision for HBCUs in STEM
February 23, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, the president of Texas Southern University and one of Diverse’s 2023 top 25 leading women to be recognized during Women’s History Month. Tune in as Crumpton-Young speaks to her storied journey through higher education, from being the first African American woman to earn a doctorate from Texas A&M University College of Engineering to answering the call to help transform lives in higher education. ...
EP106: Reducing Mental Health Stigma — “You Are Enough” with Dr. Lawrence Chatters
February 16, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 58.4 MBIn this episode, Diverse host Ralph Newell sits down with Dr. Lawrence Chatters, executive associate athletic director for Strategic Initiatives at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Lean in as Chatters discusses reducing the stigma around mental health and his unconventional ways of getting diverse students to support groups, providing them with a comfortable space to recognize other people who are having the same challenges while validating their experience and acknowledging that “t...
EP105: ‘The Challenge is Great but the Opportunity is Greater‘ with Dr. Larry D. Johnson, Jr.
February 09, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Larry D. Johnson Jr. as he completes his first year as president of Guttman Community College, which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary. Tune in as Johnson speaks about reimagining what community college could be and his vision for continuing a research-based, innovative model focused on moving students efficiently toward graduation and supporting diverse students in a truly equitable way. Don’t miss this conve...
EP104: Career Challenges: Straight Talk about Achieving Success in the Technology-Driven, Post-COVID World of Work with Dr. Frank Burtnet
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode, Diverse host Ralph Newell sits down with veteran counselor and counselor educator Dr. Frank Burtnett to discuss his latest book Career Challenges: Straight Talk about Achieving Success in the Technology-Driven, Post-COVID World of Work (Third Edition). Tune in as Burtnett examines the career development encounters people experience across their work lifespan, the eight phases for career success, and the challenges one must confront and resolve as they navigate this pro...
EP103: A Work in Progress: Serving First Generation Students in Higher Education
January 19, 2023 05:54 - 41 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Tomás D. Morales, president of California State University, San Bernardino. Listen in as Morales discusses the unique challenges facing first-generation students and his insights on how overwhelmed higher education institutions can make a difference in supporting diverse students. Stressing that DEI work is still a work in progress, Morales shares his strategic plan to not only help students thrive but aid the succes...
EP102: BEST OF IN THE MARGINS 2022
December 22, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this special episode, In The Margins looks back on some of the best moments and most poignant discussions in 2022. From a talk on the invention of white people to discussions about the Black experience on college campuses, don’t miss this recap on the most viewed and talked about episodes of the year. In The Margins Top 5: - Understanding the Black Experience on College Campuses - Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Minority College Students - Leveling the Playing Field -- S...
Ep 101: Meet the Faculty Resource Network (FRN), Key Players
December 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe Faculty Resource Network (FRN) is a consortium based at New York University (NYU) that has been widely acclaimed for its unique and successful approach to providing professional development opportunities to faculty members at its domestic and international partner institutions, the majority of which are minority-serving. While moderating a session at the network’s most recent convening, Diverse host Dr. Jamal Watson conducted interviews with key FRN stakeholders. Tune in as o...
EP 100: Creating Pathways to Educational Access and Opportunity with Dr. Wendi Williams
December 08, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 40.2 MBIn the episode, host David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Wendi Williams, Fielding Graduate University's new provost and senior vice president. Tune in as Dr. Williams shares how her experiences as a first-generation college student shaped the way she thinks about what it means to be an educator, educational administrator, and psychologist. She shares how she plans to move the ball forward on important diversity issues and craft a student experience centered on health, wellness, and...
EP 99: Sustaining Indigenous Culture, Language, and Community in Higher Education with Carrie Billy
December 01, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode, host Ralph Newell sits down with Carrie Billy, president and CEO of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). Tune in as Billy shares her commitment to public service and to protecting and promoting the cultures, rights, and well-being of American Indians. She is also devoted to improving the quality of life and educational status of all Americans. As Native American Heritage Month concludes, don’t miss this interview on the work and challenges fac...
EP 98: Affirmative Action and the Supreme Court: What’s at Stake?
November 10, 2022 05:56 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode, we present the “Affirmative Action and the Supreme Court: What’s at Stake?” panel that took place Oct. 13, during the 48th American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED) National Conference & Annual Meeting — themed Building an Infrastructure for Equitable and Sustainable Change. Moderated by your host Dr. Jamal Watson, the panel discusses the latest challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court against race-conscious admission policies at the University of No...
EP 97: Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional Students
November 03, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this episode, host David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Perry T. LaRoque, founder and president of Mansfield Hall, a residential college support program for diverse learners. LaRoque, also known as Dr. Perry, specializes in disability education and is the author of “Taking Flight,” a guide to the unspoken rules of college geared toward non-traditional students. Tune in as Dr. Perry shares his frustration with the education system as it relates to diverse learners, how higher ed institu...
EP 96: Improving Latinx Student Success in Higher Education with Dr. Irene Oujo
October 27, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBCreated in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student success in higher education. This year’s Example of Excelencia, at the associate level, is Farleigh-Dickinson University (FDU). In this episode, we talk with Dr. Irene Oujo about her role at the university, the importance of making students feel welc...
EP 95: From Cotton Fields to University Leadership: All Eyes on Charlie
October 20, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBAs a senior consultant for the Association of Governing Boards where he specializes in HBCU governance and leadership, Dr. Charlie Nelms has devoted his life to equalizing opportunities for disenfranchised people. In this episode, he joins host Dr. Jamal Watson to speak about his new memoir From Cotton Fields to University Leadership: All Eyes on Charlie. Tune in as the chancellor emeritus of North Carolina Central University reveals the inspiration for sharing his story, his mes...
EP 94: “Believe that You Can” - Succeeding as a First-Generation Student with Dr. Julianna Barnes
October 13, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIn this episode, host Ralph Newell welcomes the new chancellor of the South Orange County Community College District, Dr. Julianna Barnes. Do not miss the discussion on some of the most pressing issues and legislative trends impacting community college education in California today with Barnes, the “student’s president.” With over 30 years of higher ed experience and a unique perspective as a bi-racial first-generation graduate, she shares how her journey helped shape the leader she is...
EP 93: Preparing Diverse Teachers for a Diverse Classroom with Katherine Norris, Ed.D.
October 06, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this episode, David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Katherine Norris, associate professor and chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Howard University’s School of Education. Sharing a unique perspective from her journey in education, tune in as Norris discusses the nation’s teacher shortage, particularly as it relates to teachers of color, and touches on the debate around critical race theory. KEY POINTS: - Dr. Katherine Norris’ journey in education and to Howa...
EP 92: The Third Reconstruction: America’s Struggle for Racial Justice in the 21st Century with Dr. Peniel E. Joseph
September 29, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBDr. Peniel E. Joseph is one of the nation’s most prominent historians of race and democracy. In this episode, Joseph joins Dr. Jamal Watson to discuss the continuing battle between the supporters of multiracial democracy and the advocates of white supremacy and Black dehumanization. Employing the power of storytelling and activism, don’t miss this conversation on why the civil rights movement is incomplete and understanding how critical the Black community has been to democratic renewa...
EP 91: The Return on Investment in Hispanic-Serving Institutions with HACU’s Dr. Antonio R. Flores
September 22, 2022 04:01 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBIn this episode, your host Ralph Newell welcomes Antonio R. Flores, president and CEO of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) for over twenty-five years. Dr. Flores is a leading voice of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) whose advocacy efforts have garnered over $4 billion in federal funding for HSIs, an investment he explains as a win-win for America, the new economy, and underserved populations. Tune in as Dr. Antonio R. Flores discusses what equity m...
EP 90: Addressing the Leadership Gap for Women of Color in Higher Education with Gloria Blackwell
September 15, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode, host David Pluviose sits down with Gloria Blackwell, CEO of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), a nonprofit advancing gender equity through advocacy, education, and research. As only the second Black woman in 140 years to lead AAUW, Gloria discusses the importance of representation in STEM and higher ed leadership as well as living the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion within her own organization. KEY POINTS: - Gloria Blackwell’s path ...
EP 89: Tackling Student Debt Burdens in Higher Education with Dr. Erika Moore
August 25, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBWhile much has been said about the need and desire to diversify STEM fields and attract more minorities to faculty positions in higher education, there is little discussion on the financial journey to academia and the debt it often incurs. In this episode, David Pluviose welcomes Dr. Erika Moore, assistant professor in the Department of Material Science and Engineering at the University of Florida. Moore is also founder of Moore Wealth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowerment...
EP 88: Filling the Gaps in Equity between Higher Education and the Workplace
August 18, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBThis year the University of Phoenix (UOPX) and Jobs for the Future (JFF) announced a partnership to drive the equitable economic advancement of Black leaders and workers. With funding from UOPX, JFF will conduct in-depth research analyzing existing strategies for developing social capital currently implemented by higher education institutions and employers. This work will inform the creation of an evidence-based, actionable framework and raise awareness about how professional social capital ...
EP 87: Dear White America with Tim Wise
August 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBIn the third installment of our series on white fragility and nationalism in higher education, Ralph Newell welcomes writer and activist Tim Wise. As one of the nation’s most prominent anti-racist essayists, educators, philanthropists, and philosophers, tune in as this “vanilla brother” discusses what created the perfect storm for white anxiety; its long-term ramifications; how white privilege manifests in higher education; and what we, as allies, can do better. KEY POINTS: - What dr...
EP 86: The Plum Tree Blossoms Even in Winter with Dr. M. Roy Wilson
August 04, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode, your host David Pluviose is joined by Dr. M. Roy Wilson, president of Wayne State University and author of The Plum Tree Blossoms Even in Winter. Tune in as Wilson discusses the decision and impact of painting a vivid portrait of his background and metaphor for resilience, hope, and perseverance in his new memoir. He also explores racial and socio-economic disparities, how such disparities affect minority populations, and the potential for filling the academic pi...
Ep 85: Closing the Data Skills Gap with Dr. Melody S. Goodman
July 28, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBToday’s episode is brought to you by Tableau. As an industry leader, Tableau has committed to enabling 10 million people with data skills over the next five years. As part of our Tableau series on the importance of data skills in education, your host Ralph Newell sits down with Dr. Melody S. Goodman, Associate Dean for Research and Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the School of Global Public Health at New York University. Tune in as Dr. Melody S. Goodman speaks to data as ...