Achieving 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 lead ...
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EP137: GateWay’s Hybrid Approach — Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Community College Education, with Dr. Amy Diaz
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In this episode of In The Margins, host Ralph Newell welcomes Dr. Amy Diaz, president of GateWay Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. Diaz is an equity-minded leader with over 30 years of experience advocating for student access and success in higher education and emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ideals. Diaz focuses on student …
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EP136: PANEL | Leaders Call for Active Resistance Against Anti-DEI Measures at National Action Network (NAN) Annual Convention
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In this episode, we revisit a thought-provoking panel discussion from the National Action Network’s 2024 Convention held April 10-13 in New York City. Led by moderator Dr. Jamal E. Watson, esteemed panelists Kimberlé Crenshaw, Stephanie Ruhle, Dr. Alvin Tillery, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad delve into the profound impact of a…
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EP135: DOUBLE PLAY | Meet 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male and Female Sports Scholar of the Year — Darius Robinson & Olivia Womack
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Meet defensive lineman Darius Robinson, a first-round selection in the 2024 National Football League (NFL) Draft, and sprinter Olivia Womack. As exceptional college student-athletes, Robinson of Mizzou and Womack of Ole Miss were named 2024’s Arthur Ashe Jr. Male and Female Sports Scholar of the Year. The Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar program is p…
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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)
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Meet 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-changin…
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EP133: Improving Student Success and Reducing Equity Gaps with Dr. Monica Parrish Trent
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Meet 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…
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EP132: Resistance From the Right: Conservatives and The Campus Wars in Modern America with Dr. Lauren Lassabe Shepherd
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Meet 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 episod…
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EP131: Black Women Ivory Tower: Revealing the Lies of White Supremacy in American Education with Dr. Jasmine L. Harris
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In 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…
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EP130: Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Can Heal with Dr. Bettina L. Love
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Meet 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 Ne…
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EP129: HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Meet 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 …
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EP128: Meet The Emerging Scholars of the Year, 2024
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Each 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 Tal…
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EP127: The Antiracist School Leader, with Dr. Daman Harris
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Meet 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 f…
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EP126: Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation (DOIT) Leaders Discuss Critical Need to Track Your Progress in Today’s Climate
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In 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 Wa…
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EP125: One-on-One with Black Trauma Surgeon and Author Dr. Brian H. Williams on Racism, Violence, Healing, and his Run for Congress
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Meet 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 pu…
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EP124: Empowering Futures: The Impactful Initiatives of Phoenix College for Latino Students, with Dr. Kimberly Britt
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Phoenix 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 variou…
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EP123: An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education, with Dr. Sol Gittleman
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In 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…
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EP122: From Debt to Wealth: The Path Forward with Robert F. Smith’s Student Freedom Initiative
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In 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 Co…
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EP121: Transforming Academia for Equity, with Dr. Alonzo Plough and Dr. Thomas LaVeist
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In 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…
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EP120: Dear Department Chair, Letters from Black Women Leaders to the Next Generation, with Dr. Stephanie Y. Evans
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In 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 …
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EP119: Meet ‘#MamaScientist’ Dr. Jessica DeHart
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Diverse 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 cance…
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EP118: Two College Presidents Share Stories from South LA
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Don’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 c…
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EP117: The Model Minority Myth with Dr. Sumun L. Pendakur
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In 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 …
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EP116: Meet Dr. David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State University — a DOIT certified institution
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The 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, institution…
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EP115: Meet David T. Hayes, President, Coe College — a DOIT Certified Institution
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In 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 Tran…
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EP114: Fundamental Lessons for Black Faculty and Student Success with Dr. Thomas A. Parham
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Dr. 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 th…
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EP113: Shifting Cultural Perspectives on Education with Dr. Kimberly Greene
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Tune 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 …
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EP112: Meet Dr. Philomena Mantella, President, Grand Valley State University—a DOIT certified institution
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Grand 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 s…
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EP111: Meet Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Recipient of the 2023 Diverse Champions Award
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On 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 h…
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EP110: Broward College Swaps the Courtroom with the Classroom
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In 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 Cour…
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EP109: Understanding the Black Student Experience with Courtney Brown
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In 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…
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EP108: Transforming the Future of Health Education: Centering Race and Medical Humanities with Dr. M. Gabriela Torres
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Dr. 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 an…
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EP107: Pursuing Research Excellence: Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young's Vision for HBCUs in STEM
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In 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 woma…
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EP106: Reducing Mental Health Stigma — “You Are Enough” with Dr. Lawrence Chatters
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In 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 …
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EP105: ‘The Challenge is Great but the Opportunity is Greater‘ with Dr. Larry D. Johnson, Jr.
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In 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 fo…
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EP104: Career Challenges: Straight Talk about Achieving Success in the Technology-Driven, Post-COVID World of Work with Dr. Frank Burtnet
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In 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…
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EP103: A Work in Progress: Serving First Generation Students in Higher Education
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In 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. Stre…
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In 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 Bl…
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Ep 101: Meet the Faculty Resource Network (FRN), Key Players
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The 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 sess…
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EP 100: Creating Pathways to Educational Access and Opportunity with Dr. Wendi Williams
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In 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…
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EP 99: Sustaining Indigenous Culture, Language, and Community in Higher Education with Carrie Billy
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In 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 educ…
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EP 98: Affirmative Action and the Supreme Court: What’s at Stake?
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In 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 Wats…
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EP 97: Taking Flight: The Guide to College for Diverse Learners and Non-Traditional Students
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In 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-traditio…
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EP 96: Improving Latinx Student Success in Higher Education with Dr. Irene Oujo
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Created 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 …
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EP 95: From Cotton Fields to University Leadership: All Eyes on Charlie
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As 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 C…
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EP 94: “Believe that You Can” - Succeeding as a First-Generation Student with Dr. Julianna Barnes
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In 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 highe…
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EP 93: Preparing Diverse Teachers for a Diverse Classroom with Katherine Norris, Ed.D.
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In 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 o…
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EP 92: The Third Reconstruction: America’s Struggle for Racial Justice in the 21st Century with Dr. Peniel E. Joseph
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Dr. 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 …
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EP 91: The Return on Investment in Hispanic-Serving Institutions with HACU’s Dr. Antonio R. Flores
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In 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 exp…
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EP 90: Addressing the Leadership Gap for Women of Color in Higher Education with Gloria Blackwell
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In 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 …
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EP 89: Tackling Student Debt Burdens in Higher Education with Dr. Erika Moore
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While 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 Sc…
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EP 88: Filling the Gaps in Equity between Higher Education and the Workplace
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This 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 e…
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