Best Leadership College Podcasts (2024)

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A Journey to the Presidency with Terry Wilkerson of Rend Lake College 30:01

7d ago30:01

30:01

In this episode, OCCRL senior research assistant H.M. Kuneyl, who coordinates OCCRL’s yearly Illinois Community College Leadership Institute, talks with Terry Wilkerson, the president of Rend Lake College who partook in the institute's Journey to the President panel in 2023. Kuneyl and Wilkerson discuss the challenges and benefits of working in the…

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Participants' Perspectives on OCCRL's Illinois Community College Leadership Institute 23:56

3M ago23:56

23:56

In this episode, OCCRL research assistant H.M. Kuneyl, who coordinates the yearly OCCRL Illinois Community College Leadership Institute (ICCLI), talks with two individuals who were a part of the institute’s first cohort. They are Andy Hynds, dean of math, science and business and the executive dean of academics at Richland Community College; and Br…

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Developmental Education Reform in Illinois 31:06

3M ago31:06

31:06

In this episode, OCCRL senior research associate Stacy Bennett talks with Joe Saucedo and Lee Roe, from the Partnership for College Completion in Chicago, to discuss developmental education reform in Illinois.

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The Use of OER as An Equity Initiative in Illinois Community Colleges 45:09

5M ago45:09

45:09

In this episode, OCCRL senior research assistant Nina Owolabi talks to several guests about the use of open educational resources, also known as OER, as an equity initiative in Illinois community colleges. In addition, OCCRL research assistant Aidana Sirgebayeva relates the findings of the OER research project that has been taking place at OCCRL fo…

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Critiquing the 'Critiques for Transformation' Book with Heather McCambly, Erin Doran, and Sergio Gonzalez 37:05

7M ago37:05

37:05

This Democracy's College podcast episode is the fourth one in a series featuring contributors to the book Critiques for Transformation: Reimagining Colleges and Communities for Social Justice, edited by Drs. Lorenzo Baber and Heather McCambly. In this episode, Dr. McCambly talks to Drs. Erin Doran and Sergio Gonzalez about how their chapters for th…

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Critiquing the 'Critiques for Transformation' Book with Heather McCambly, Rosemary Perez, and Aireale J. Rodgers 49:54

9M ago49:54

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In this episode, OCCRL affiliate member Heather McCambly talks with Dr. Rosemary Perez and Dr. Aireale J. Rodgers about the chapters they contributed to in the volume Critiques for Transformation: Reimagining Colleges and Communities for Social Justice, a book that was co-edited by Dr. McCambly and Dr. Lorenzo Baber.…

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Critiquing the ‘Critiques for Transformation’ Book with Lorenzo Baber and Isaac Gottesman 27:22

12M ago27:22

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In this episode, OCCRL Director Lorenzo Baber talks with Isaac Gottesman about the chapter that Dr. Gottesman contributed to the volume titled Critiques for Transformation: Reimagining Colleges and Communities for Social Justice, which was co-edited by Dr. Baber and Dr. Heather McCambly.

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Critiquing the 'Critiques for Transformation' Book with Lorenzo Baber and Heather McCambly 26:19

1y ago26:19

26:19

In this episode, Drs. Lorenzo Baber and Heather McCambly provide context on the origin and content of their book proposal and the eventually published volume, Critiques for Transformation: Reimagining Colleges and Communities for Social Justice, which they and their colleagues developed during the trying years of the pandemic. Baber and McCambly al…

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Strategies to Cultivate a Foster-Friendly Culture on Community College Campuses final 55:15

1+ y ago55:15

55:15

In this episode, Chequita Brown talks with Kate Danielson of the organization Foster Progress, as well as with Anna Wandtke and Tricia Wagner of Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois. The group discusses how to cultivate a foster-friendly culture at Illinois community colleges.

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The Importance of the Humanities in Community Colleges for Student Learning, Mobility, and Employability 1:17:03

3+ y ago1:17:03

1:17:03

In this episode, Dr. Francena Turner talks with humanities educators at community colleges in California and North Carolina about the importance of the humanities to community colleges and to community college students. The guests also share the challenges they've faced during COVID-19, as well as the challenges they've experienced in introducing s…

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Key Elements to Successfully Connecting Foster Care Youth to Educational Resources for Postsecondary Success 40:43

3+ y ago40:43

40:43

In this episode, Nathaniel Stewart talks with Mauriell Amechi, Regina Gavin Williams, and Blayne Stone Jr. about how the transitions and pathways to postsecondary education are similar and different for Black former foster care students. The scholars also discuss key elements to successfully connect foster care youth to educational resources that h…

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Working Together to Create a Transfer-Receptive Culture 28:01

3+ y ago28:01

28:01

In this episode, José Del Real Viramontes talks with Santiago Bernal, Alfred Herrera, and Dimpal Jain about how community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities can work together to develop and enhance a transfer-receptive culture.

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Critically Examining Whiteness and Explaining and Addressing Racism 47:32

4y ago47:32

47:32

In this episode, Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera joins OCCRL Director Eboni Zamani-Gallaher to examine whiteness and discuss various areas of racism. Dr. Cabrera is an associate professor of educational policy studies and practice at the University of Arizona.

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Working Toward Equity for Underrepresented Individuals in Career and Technical Education and the CTE Workforce 34:00

4y ago34:00

34:00

In this episode, OCCRL Director Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Rita Ali and Jennifer Foster about implementing paths toward equity for underrepresented individuals in career and technical education and in the CTE workforce. Ali is the vice president of workforce and diversity at Illinois Central College, and Foster is the deputy executive directo…

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The Possibilities and Challenges of Open Educational Resources 24:48

4y ago24:48

24:48

In this episode, Nina Owolabi, a research assistant at OCCRL, talks with Heather Blicher about the many possibilities as well as the challenges of open educational resources for instructors and institutions. Blicher is a coordinator of librarian services for two campuses at Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia.…

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Racial justice, Educational Philanthropy, and the Needs and Roles of Community Colleges in the Postsecondary Landscape 22:55

4y ago22:55

22:55

In this episode, Heather McCambly and Lorenzo Baber talk about the intersections of racial justice, educational philanthropy, and the needs and roles of community colleges in the COVID-19 postsecondary landscape. McCambly is a doctoral candidate at Northwestern University who is studying the intersections of racial justice and educational philanthr…

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College Readiness in Math and Curricular Alignment 1:02:07

4y ago1:02:07

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In this episode, OCCRL Director Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Dr. Ann Edwards about college readiness in math and about curricular alignment. They also discuss issues related to placement and developmental mathematics courses, guided pathways, math pathways, and student participation in STEM. Dr. Edwards is a senior research associate and the di…

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The Multiple and Nuanced Ways Universities Perpetuate Settler Colonial Aims of Erasure for Indigenous Students 22:37

4+ y ago22:37

22:37

In this episode, OCCRL Director Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Dr. Heather Shotton about the multiple and nuanced ways that universities perpetuate settler colonial aims of eraser for Indigenous students. Dr. Shotton is an associate professor in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and the director of the Indigenous Education Initiatives at …

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Conceptualizing ‘Sense of Belonging’ Among Students From Historically Minoritized Racial Groups Within Higher Education 26:01

4+ y ago26:01

26:01

In this episode, Colvin Georges Jr., a research associate at OCCRL, talks with Dr. Nidia Ruedas-Gracia about what it means to have a sense of belonging and discusses her research in this area. They also discuss how a sense of belonging affects college students from historically minoritized racial groups.…

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How Youth-in-Care in Illinois Can Access Educational Resources to Pursue a Postsecondary Education 27:18

4+ y ago27:18

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In this episode, OCCRL research assistant Chequita Brown continues the conversation about foster care youth by talking with Patricia Palmer about accessing available resources in Illinois for youth-in-care who want to pursue a secondary education.

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The Impact of Campus-Based Support Programming on Foster-Care Collegians’ Postsecondary Access and Retention 30:05

4+ y ago30:05

30:05

In this episode, OCCRL research assistant Chequita Brown talks with Maddy Day about the Fostering Success Michigan initiative and the impact of campus-based support programming on foster-care collegians' postsecondary access and retention. Day is a consultant for the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative at the Annie E. Casey Foundation.…

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Advancing Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education 27:23

4+ y ago27:23

27:23

In this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, the director of OCCRL, talks with Dr. Paul Gorski about advancing racial equity work, as well as about diversity and inclusion efforts in education. Dr. Gorski is the founder of the Equity Literacy Institute and EdChange.

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Advancing Equitable Outcomes in Higher Education with a Focus on Transfer 45:19

5y ago45:19

45:19

In this episode, Dr. Marci Rockey, a project coordinator at OCCRL, talks with Betsy Barefoot and John Gardner about their efforts to support higher education institutions in advancing equitable outcomes for students, especially as it relates to transfer.

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Implicit Bias and Policy Practices in Higher Education 22:34

5y ago22:34

22:34

In this episode, Krystal Andrews of OCCRL talks with Dr. Penny Pasque about implicit bias and policy practices in higher education. Dr. Pasque is a professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Ohio State University.

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Intergroup Dialogues About Race, Civility on College Campuses, and Student Support 20:59

5y ago20:59

20:59

In this episode, Jason Keist of OCCRL talks with Dr. Stephen John Quaye about what prompted his journey into higher education. Keist and Quaye also discuss issues pertaining to student support, issues related to intergroup dialogues about race, and about civility on college campuses. Dr. Quaye is an associate professor in the Department of Educatio…

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Racial Battle Fatigue 20:12

5y ago20:12

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In this episode, Colvin T. Georges Jr. of OCCRL talks with Dr. William A. Smith about racial battle fatigue. Dr. Smith is a professor and the chair of the Department of Education, Culture & Society at the University of Utah.

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SPECIAL EDITION PODCAST! The 6th Annual Herman G. Johnson Lecture - Dr. Ulrik Josefsson 1:15:15

5y ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Dr. Ulrik Josefsson unpacks "Secularism and Faith" in 2019-2020's Annual Herman G. Johnson lecture series.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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Culturally Responsive School Leadership 29:22

5y ago29:22

29:22

In this episode, Kristal Raheem interviews Dr. Muhammad Khalifa about culturally responsive school leadership. Dr. Khalifa is a professor and Beck Chair of Ideas in Education at the University of Minnesota.By Office of Community College Research and Leadership

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Integrating Equity Into Program Review 7:46

5+ y ago7:46

7:46

In this episode, Dr. Amanda Smith talks with Dr. Heather Fox about integrating equity into program review. Smith is the dean of transitional opportunities and career education at Rock Valley College.

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Democratizing Higher Education Through Community Colleges in Hong Kong 31:19

5+ y ago31:19

31:19

In this episode, HyeJin Tina Yeo, a research assistant at OCCRL, talks with Dr. Hei-hang Hayes Tang about democratizing higher education through community colleges in Hong Kong.

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Reclaiming the Racial Justice Meaning of Equity 25:27

5+ y ago25:27

25:27

In this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, at OCCRL, talks with Dr. Estela Mara Bensimon about reclaiming the racial justice meaning of equity. Dr. Bensimon is a professor of higher education at the Rossier School of Education and the director of the Center for Urban Education at the University of Southern California.…

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Racial Justice or Racial ‘Just Us’ Among Asian- Americans 33:48

5+ y ago33:48

33:48

In this episode, HyeJin Tina Yeo at OCCRL talks with Dr. OiYan Poon about racial justice among Asian Americans and the current attacks on affirmative action. Dr. Poon is an assistant professor of Higher Education at Colorado State University.

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Transnational Whitelash in Educational Policy and Practice 22:40

5+ y ago22:40

22:40

In this episode, Marci Rockey at OCCRL talks with Dr. Claire Crawford, BRIDGE Research Fellow at the Center for Research in Race and Education at the School of Education at the University of Birmingham, about transnational whitelash in educational policy and practice.

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S. 2 Ep. 16 North Dakota DYD Aaron Phoenix 20:22

5+ y ago20:22

20:22

Garrett Freier sits down with ND District Youth Director and Trinity Alum Aaron Phoenix.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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S. 2 Ep. 15 Dr. Rick Wadholm BOOK RELEASE! A Theology of The Spirit in the Former Prophets 23:14

5+ y ago23:14

23:14

Garrett sits down with TBCGS's very own Dr. Rick Wadholm to discuss the release of Rick's new book A Theology of The Spirit in the Former Prophets.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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S. 2 Ep.14 TBCGS Vice President of Academics Dr. Bill Hennessy 23:52

5+ y ago23:52

23:52

Garrett Freier sits down with TBCGS's new VP Academics Dr. Bill Hennessy. Dr. Bill is a longtime world missionary, pastor, and tech maven.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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Asset Based Approaches to Developmental Education 43:15

5+ y ago43:15

43:15

In this episode, Chauntee Thrill at OCCRL talks with Dr. Asif Wilson, associate dean of instruction at Harold Washington College, about asset-based approaches to developmental education.

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Engaging and Supporting Male Students of Color 38:44

6y ago38:44

38:44

In this episode, Jason Keist at OCCRL talks with Dr. J. Luke Wood, associate vice president for faculty diversity and inclusion and Distinguished Professor of Education at San Diego State University, about engaging and supporting male students of color.

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Race, Decolonizing Practices, and Community Engaged Education 34:46

6y ago34:46

34:46

In this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Dr. David Stovall, professor of African-American Studies and Education Policy Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago, about race, decolonizing practices, and community engaged education.

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S. 2 Ep. 13 Mark Brink: Engaging and Ministering to Muslim Communities 23:09

6y ago23:09

23:09

TBC&GS alumnus Mark Brink discusses how to effectively reach Muslim communities locally and abroad while dispelling common fears and misconceptions.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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S. 2 E. 12 Greg Washington: Culture, Division, and Sin 25:50

6y ago25:50

25:50

Pastor Greg Washington and Garrett Freier discuss building a multi-ethnic congregation in Milwaukee, WI and the challenges of race in American culture.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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The Lived Experiences of Immigrant, Migrant, and Multicultural Populations in Postsecondary Education 29:59

6y ago29:59

29:59

In this episode, Dr. Heather Fox at OCCRL talks with Dr. Elvira Abrica, assistant professor of higher education and organizational change at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, about the lived experiences of immigrant, migrant, and multicultural populations in postsecondary education.

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S. 2 E. 11 Preston Ulmer and The Doubters' Club 24:55

6y ago24:55

24:55

Pastor Preston Ulmer of Denver, CO, shares how a friendship between him and an atheist led to the founding of The Doubters' Club and Discover Church.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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S. 2 Ep. 10 Church Multiplication Network Discovery and Development Director John Davidson 24:57

6y ago24:57

24:57

Church Multiplication Network Director John Davidson shares exciting developments and insights on church planting. John also serves the director of the Alliance for Pentecostal Higher Education.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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S. 2 Ep. 9 Comedian Jaron Myers 26:21

6y ago26:21

26:21

TBC&GS was recently blessed to host comedian Jaron Myers for College Days. Jaron sits down with Garrett Freier to discuss his unconventional ministry and journey.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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S. 2 Ep. 8 Ron Maddux: Business as Missions and Creative Church-Planting and Evangelism 26:15

6y ago26:15

26:15

Veteran Missionary Ron Maddux discusses Business as Missions and shares his own ministry stories about church planting and evangelism in challenging environments.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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S. 2 Ep. 7 AG World Missions Executive Director Greg Mundis 23:21

6y ago23:21

23:21

Garrett Freier sits down with AGWM Executive Director Greg Mundis.By Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education, Part 2 25:25

6y ago25:25

25:25

This is the second of two episodes, where Chaddrick Gallaway from OCCRL talks with James Felton III, Chief Diversity Officer at SUNY Cortland, and Michelé Smith, Associate Provost and Special Assistant to the President of Diversity and Inclusion at William Rainey Harper College about chief diversity officers in higher education.…

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Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education, Part 1 31:59

6y ago31:59

31:59

This is the first of two episodes where Chaddrick Gallaway from OCCRL talks with James Felton III, Chief Diversity Officer at SUNY Cortland, and Michele Smith, Associate Provost and Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion at William Rainey Harper College about Chief Diversity Officers in higher education…

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S. 2 Ep. 6 Interview with Gil Rodriguez: AGWM Mobilization Director 25:28

6y ago25:28

25:28

Garrett Freier sits down with A/G World Missions Mobilization Director Gil Rodriguez.

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