In The Margins

We invite Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), to join us as we reflect on the killing of George Floyd, one year after his passing. Hosted by David Pluviose, this episode takes a deep dive into the Black Lives Matter movement, diversity, equity, and inclusion work in the higher ed landscape, and other insights around racial equity. Dr. Gilliam also discusses the campus responses to COVID-19 and the George Floyd case, as well as his plans for diversifying the pipeline for leadership on campus. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The campus response to the George Floyd case. What makes the case of George Floyd different from others? Dr. Gilliam's approach to tackling racial inequality on campus. UNCG's COVID response and plans for the fall. Thoughts and advice on implementing the DEI model. QUOTABLES: "I've seen a lot of diversity initiatives. And I am convinced now more than ever unless we embed these things and embed the expectations that this is what great universities do, we'll never change anything." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: A message from University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG) Chancellor Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr.: https://news.uncg.edu/a-message-from-the-chancellor-on-racial-equity/ RACIAL EQUITY AT UNCG: https://racialequity.uncg.edu/ A Year Later, Institutions Reflect on Systemic Changes Following the Murder of George Floyd: https://diverseeducation.com/article/215804/ Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com/ Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)

Nicole Lynn Lewis is the author of Pregnant Girl: A Story of Teen Motherhood, College, and Creating a Better Future for Young Families, as well as the founder of the nonprofit organization Generation Hope. Nicole is no stranger to the challenges faced by teenage student parents, especially having been one herself, and has been on a mission to spark systemic change and support student parents through her book and her organization. In this episode, she talks with Diverse host Jamal Watson about the details of her recently released memoir and issues a call to action for supporting teen mothers, student parents, and young families. Tune in as Nicole sheds light on this often-overlooked student population and find out what can and should be done to acknowledge and support the student parent community. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The motivation and mission behind Pregnant Girl. Impacts of the pandemic on student parents. The evolution of the student parent and teen parent experience over the past 20 years. Day-to-day challenges faced by student parents. How higher education institutions have been addressing student parent needs. What is Generation Hope about and what does it do? Policies that keep parents of color from entering and graduating college. The importance of childcare provision policies for student parents. How can we be of help and service to student parents? QUOTABLES: "We're not talking about them. We're not making sure that we understand their experiences and their needs. And there's so much work that has to be done to start putting them on the radar of institutions and policymakers. And I'm hoping that this book does that." "A lot of our policies or processes are reactions. And our lack of support comes from this idea that, you know, young people are fine, they have a pregnancy, and then they spiral out of control." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit the Generation Hope website at https://www.generationhope.org/ Follow Generation Hope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportgenhope/?hl=en Follow Generation Hope on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupportGenHope Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com/ Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)

Tune in to this featured replay from Emil Amok's Takeout podcast on the story of Angelo Quinto, a 30-year-old Filipino American who died after an incident with the police in Antioch, California. Diverse blogger Emil Guillermo has been sounding the alarm on this incident since February 2021 and solely dedicates this episode to telling the underreported story of Angelo Quinto and the current quest for justice over his wrongful death. Not only does he break down the details of the case, but Emil is also joined by San Francisco State University professor Dan Gonzales to examine the deeper issues of anti-Asian violence and the vigilance required to combat it. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The story of Angelo Quinto. Where is the outrage over the death of Angelo Quinto? The problem with current police responses. How to inspire action and solidarity in Filipino communities. The fight for legal justice for Angelo Quinto. How can we prevent and resolve anti-Asian violence? Thoughts on the minimum wage. QUOTABLES: "I think it shows that when you say Asian American, you mean a big broad community and I think we all, as individual communities, have to look at this and say, "We're stronger when we're together. Let's work together. Let's fight this." I think that's the way out with the anti-Asian hate." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: George Floyd? Get to Know Angelo Quinto's Story https://diverseeducation.com/article/206583/ Where is the Outrage Over Angelo Quinto's Murder? https://diverseeducation.com/article/207631/ What Can We Do to Stop Anti-Asian Hate Crimes? https://diverseeducation.com/article/208414/ Diverse - May 13th edition - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month http://response.diverseeducation.com/digimag Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com/ Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund https://www.aaldef.org/ Additional Emil Guillermo recordings can be found here: http://www.amok.com https://www.facebook.com/emilguillermo.media https://www.facebook.com/emilguillermo.media/live_videos/?ref=page_internal In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)

Join this Q&A session with Felicia Martin, vice president of the Eligibility Center, NCAA, and featured speaker for the 2020 Virtual Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars award ceremony. Get to know Felicia Martin as you learn about her work at the NCAA Eligibility Center as well as the center's most recent pivots to adapt to the effects of COVID-19. Find out what changes the center has made to achieve diversity and equity for student-athletes and its current efforts to reach more underrepresented students. Felicia also shares her thoughts on recent criticisms of the NCAA as well as her future hopes and plans for the center. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Challenges and changes made in the Eligibility Center in light of COVID. Efforts to tackle mental health issues for student-athletes. How is the NCAA reaching out to more underrepresented student-athletes? Future plans for the NCAA Eligibility Center. Updates on eligibility for high school students. Thoughts on critics of the NCAA Eligibility Center. QUOTABLES: "I think the more important thing is making sure that mental health is looked at and treated just like a sports injury so that students aren't thinking that to admit that I've got some anxiety or depression is a weakness. That's not a weakness. And what we're trying to drive home is that's actually an area of strength, when you're able to admit, 'Hey, I need some help in this area.'" PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: April 29th, 2021, Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars edition, view here: http://response.diverseeducation.com/digimag A Q&A with the NCAA's Felicia Martin, VP of the Eligibility Center: https://diverseeducation.com/article/213158/ Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com/ Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)

In this episode of In The Margins, David Pluviose talks one-on-one with Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, president of Benedict College. Take a glimpse into the processes behind running an Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in Columbia, South Carolina, as they discuss her leadership journey with Benedict College and how she has helped its students navigate their way through the pandemic. Dr. Artis also shares the motivation behind her involvement in higher education and leadership, as well as her most valuable lesson learned from leading Benedict College through COVID. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Dr. Artis' transition from law into higher education and leadership. Biggest lessons learned from leading amidst a pandemic. How COVID has impacted student retention at Benedict College. Efforts towards highlighting the value proposition of higher education. Future hopes and goals for Benedict College. QUOTABLES: "The idea that you can change someone's life in an hour and fifteen minutes twice a week was a heady notion for me and certainly much more rewarding than anything I had experienced in the practice of law." "You know what the future of work looks like, and it is not hourly low-wage trades. It is critical thinking, higher-order thinking skills, the ability to solve problems. People have yet to be replaced by machines, nor will they ever. Students with a baccalaureate degree are in the best position to take those jobs." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit the Diverse: Issues in Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)

Join this audio interview with UC Merced Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz, a first-generation college student who became a lifelong advocate for providing education and social mobility for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Hosted by Sara Weismann, this interview dives deep into the emergence of new barriers for minority students in the higher education landscape, strategies and goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as his work with Excelencia as the newest member on their education board as president for Latino Student Success. Tune in now and learn more about Chancellor Muñoz's work and his efforts towards improving higher education experiences for minority students. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Chancellor Muñoz's experience as a first-generation student. New barriers in higher education since 1985. What is UC Merced doing to support first-generation and underprivileged students, especially in the context of COVID? The key to maintaining and growing student applicant numbers amidst a pandemic. Chancellor Muñoz's work and involvement with Excelencia. Biggest challenges and opportunities facing Hispanic-serving institutions. Long-term diversity, equity, and inclusion goals for UC Merced. QUOTABLES: "I do my best to remind myself of both my hope and my possibilities as a young man at that time, as well as those things that serve to obstruct what could have been an even more dynamic and fulfilling experience, and hope to work with people at my institution to remove those barriers for students of ambition, of talent, of promise." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit the Diverse: Issues in Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)

In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose goes one-on-one with Dr. Mangala Subramaniam, chair and director of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence at Purdue University. Following up from a conversation that began at a Diverse roundtable during last month's American Council on Education (ACE) annual meeting, Dr. Subramaniam and David talk about the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, inclusion strategies, anti-racism, and much more. Tune in to also hear her thoughts on the crucial role that leaders play in their support for equity and diversity in higher education. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Enjoy their discussion. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The effects of COVID on recruitment and retention in higher education. What can and should institutions do to prioritize diversity? What can be done at a departmental level to tackle isolation and tokenism among young minority professors? Thoughts on the lack of clarity in tenure, promotion, and annual review guidelines. The role of leaders in achieving equity and diversity. QUOTABLES: "There are going to be faculty and heads who may not like being in a position of authority and being asked to rethink or redo something. But I do think if leaders want responsibility and want to bring about change, if they want transformation of institutions, that is critical." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com/ Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)

With COVID still persisting on a national and global scale, already existing issues have been exacerbated by this ongoing pandemic, particularly with food-insecure students. Countless students are currently feeling a rise in the pressures of food insecurity, leading Broward College President Gregory Adam Haile to innovate a series of solutions that tackle student hunger effectively and equitably. Join Sara Weissman and President Haile in this Q&A session where we dive deep into the different approaches taken to solving food insecurity among college students. They discuss the impacts and implementations of strategies such as Single Stop, Seahawk Marketplace, and nutrition courses. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: How food insecurity has impacted Broward college students. What is Seahawk Marketplace and how will it help food-insecure students? How Single Stop simplifies support for students. How can we ensure long-term security for food-insecure students? The impacts of hunger and nutrition on student retention. Advice for other schools and leaders for combating food insecurity. QUOTABLES: "Many of our students are going to face challenges that are multifaceted and there are opportunities to resolve those challenges. But the question becomes, 'how do we make sure that students become aware of opportunities?'" PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Report Details COVID-19's Massive Impact on Student Food Insecurity https://diverseeducation.com/article/209731/ Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)

Growing up in Southeast Los Angeles, Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley never thought that the struggles he had faced and overcome in his youth would bring him on a path to leading the largest college system in the country. As the 2021 recipient of the Diverse Champions Award, Oakley joins us in this episode to talk about his approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in higher education. Oakley also discusses the current impact COVID-19 has had on community college students, his hopes for the future of higher education, and the accomplishments he is most proud of. So join in the conversation and take a glimpse into the heart and mind that Oakley leads from. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The challenges facing first-generation students. How COVID-19 has amplified these challenges. Why is there a decline in community college enrollment amidst the pandemic? Strategies to support vulnerable students on their path to completion. Goals and aspirations for the future of diversity in higher education. Thoughts and advice on leadership, policies, and championing diversity issues. QUOTABLES: "I would hope that at some point the kind of work that we're talking about here is done by everyone in every organization and there is no need to highlight individuals who are lifting up diversity, equity, and inclusion." "That's what informs me every single day that I come to work in this job: knowing that there are thousands of neighborhoods throughout the country and families throughout the country that still see higher education as something for somebody else, not for them." "If we use this pandemic as another excuse to leave a generation of students behind, then it's going to come back to haunt us a hundredfold." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Eloy Ortiz Oakley to receive the 2021 Diverse Champions Award - read the article here: https://diverseeducation.com/article/204699/ Visit the Diverse: Issues in Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com/ Or follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)

BLURB: In this episode, we continue our spotlight on college sports leadership through a Q&A with the NCAA's Senior Vice President of Inclusion, Education & Community Engagement Dr. Derrick Gragg. Tune in as Diverse VP Ralph Newell speaks one-on-one with Dr. Derrick Gragg about his experiences as a former student-athlete, diversity in the sports leadership pipeline, the myriad issues around athletics and social justice, and much more. Dr. Gragg also shares his thoughts on the rise in youth-leading social justice movements, and why we need to continue providing platforms to amplify their voices. This is an episode you won't want to miss. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Thoughts on football player Kylin Hill leading the movement on the Mississippi state flag. The evolution of coach and student-athlete relationships regarding social justice movements. When is cancel culture necessary or appropriate? How can we support the retention and promotion of Black coaches in college athletics? Should parents send their children to HBCUs? "Should schools limit how much of a presence student-athletes can have on social media? QUOTABLES: "We have to stay attuned to what's going on with our young people on these campuses. Because what they are saying and what they're standing up for is very significant and it needs to be listened to." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: https://diverseeducation.com/ Or follow them on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/DiverseJobs?_rdc=1&_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education/ In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)