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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 session at the network's most recent convening, Diverse host Dr. Jamal Watson conducted interviews with key FRN stakeholders. Tune in as organizers and participants of FRN discuss their individual roles and the significance of this dynamic program. Interviewees: Autumn Bush — FRN Program Manager (NYU) Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo — Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Professor of Political Science, North Central College Dr. De Angela L. Duff — Industry Professor in Integrated Design & Media and an Associate Vice Provost, NYU Dr. Eartha Lee Johnson — Dean of Faculty and Student Academic Services at Dillard University Dr. Charlton McIlwain — NYU Vice Provost for Faculty Engagement and Development Amit Mrig — President, Academic Impressions Dr. Cirecie A. West-Olatunji — Director of the Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit, Xavier University of Louisiana KEY POINTS: - What is the FRN? - The evolution of the FRN in the last decade. - Why the FRN is beneficial to institutions. - How did COVID affect the FRN? - Strategies, vision, and the future of the FRN. QUOTABLES: "The reality is most of our institutions don't invest or fund or have the resources to provide the necessary development for faculty that we probably should be doing." "In innovative research and new curriculum, we want to know what's happening on the ground so we can share the wealth with other institutions. And I think the FRN is a hub for that type of collaboration." OTHER RESOURCES: A Private Institution Fulfilling a Public Obligation diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15101688/a-private-institution-fulfilling-a-public-obligation Faculty Resource Network (nyu.edu) PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 how she plans to move the ball forward on important diversity issues and craft a student experience centered on health, wellness, and academic achievement. KEY POINTS: - What attracted Dr. Williams to the field of psychology? - The experiences of first-generation students. - How Dr. Williams's background informs her work today. - Fielding University's mission when it comes to student inequities. - Reaching and supporting diverse learners. QUOTABLES: "My background certainly has placed me in the position of seeing systems and structures and institutions that were not working in my favor and were not working with or for me. So, it really puts me in a space of 'what would it have looked like for it to work for me or to work for my friends." "As a woman, as a psychologist, as a black woman, who's a black feminist psychologist, I understand and connect these elements of who I am with my professional and my political, and that all sort of sits inside of my research. But also, my practice as a leader — I think that it's critically important to lead in an authentic space to own all of who I am and to model that for others." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 educational status of all Americans. As Native American Heritage Month concludes, don't miss this interview on the work and challenges facing Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), higher education policy, and other critical issues impacting the nation's Indigenous communities. KEY POINTS: - Carrie Billy's path to AIHEC - The importance of sustaining tribal cultures, traditions, and languages - Integrating Western education with a Native perspective - Why most TCUs do not offer student loans - COVID-19's devastating impact on indigenous populations - Addressing student mental health needs on campus QUOTABLES: "The real hope for American Indians, particularly reservation-based Indians, lies in higher education — tribally based, culturally, and place-based higher education. That's the future and the hope for our people." OTHER RESOURCES: Learn more about Carrie Billy and AIHEC at: http://www.aihec.org/who-we-are/message.htm https://www.diverseeducation.com/podcasts/podcast/15108265/the-digital-divide-for-tribal-college-students-covid-cares-act-and-critical-next-steps http://www.aihec.org/ PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 Watson, the panel discusses the latest challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court against race-conscious admission policies at the University of North Carolina and Harvard University. Could the rulings in these cases effectively lead to the end of affirmative action in higher education as we know it? And what would that mean for other racial equity work being done? PANELISTS: David Hinojosa, Director of Education Opportunities Project Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Theodore M. Shaw, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law & Director of the UNC Center for Civil Rights, UNC School of Law Carol R. Ashley, Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis PC KEY POINTS: - What is threatened by the potential decision to end affirmative action? - Are DEI and affirmative action the same? - Can you separate race from a student? - How to support race-conscious admissions in higher education - Should the focus be on socioeconomic status rather than race? QUOTABLES: "The notion of no longer needing to include race-conscious measures or pursue them is really a remedial notion." "Affirmative action is not the silver bullet. It's not going to resolve all the inequities. But it's incredibly important, given the history and legacy of this country's own denial of opportunity equal opportunity for all." OTHER RESOURCES: AAAED 48th Annual Conference The Debate About Critical Race Theory - Implications for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace, sponsored by the Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity (LEAD Fund) | (diverseeducation.com) PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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-traditional students. Tune in as Dr. Perry shares his frustration with the education system as it relates to diverse learners, how higher ed institutions can set up students with disabilities for success, and why the future of disability education programs is all in the funding and legislation. KEY POINTS: - Dr. Perry's journey to disability education - How can colleges accommodate students with disabilities? - "Taking Flight" - demystifying the hidden rules of college - Best practices in higher education to serve diverse learners - Is special education a social justice issue? QUOTABLES: "All kids are capable of learning. The things that are surrounding them and supporting them or not supporting them, are what really impacts their ability to learn." "I think that if someone has the desire to learn, they should have the ability to learn. And I think that we, as a society, need to embrace disability as diversity and start to think about ways that we can support our students to live meaningful lives." OTHER RESOURCES: For more information on Perry, please visit: perrylaroque.com PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 University (FDU). In this episode, we talk with Dr. Irene Oujo about her role at the university, the importance of making students feel welcome and connected on campus, and the success of FDU's Latino Promise and Hispanics Achieving College Education Recognition (HACER) programs providing mentorship, leadership training, and non-academic cultural experiences. KEY POINTS: - Tapping into Latinx perspectives through digital storytelling - Why is digital storytelling so important? - Who is Dr. Irene Oujo? And her journey to education? - The mission of FDU's Latino Promise and HACER program - Latino Promise success stories - Dr. Irene Oujo's advice for institutions looking to build similar programs QUOTABLES: "Latino students bring with them into our classrooms this unique and diverse perspective and experience that they and their families have had. And we don't get to hear about them often enough." "It's not just about 'get your degree and go,' but it's about getting your degree and 'how can you give back' to my community. And that's something that especially for Latino Promise and our programs, is the mission." OTHER RESOURCES: FDU Programs Build Relationships to Positively Impact Hispanic Communities | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) FDU Appoints Inaugural Executive Director for the Hispanic Center PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 Charlie. Tune in as the chancellor emeritus of North Carolina Central University reveals the inspiration for sharing his story, his message for aspiring and current leaders in education, and how with hope, we already have everything we need to succeed. KEY POINTS: - Why Dr. Charlie Nelms wanted to share his story - Growing up in the Delta Arkansas region - Charlie's path from student government to college president - What is a role model vs mentor vs sponsor? - The painful process of reflecting and writing a memoir - Harnessing the collective power of community QUOTABLES: "My story really isn't my story alone. My story is about a village, a whole group of people who nurtured my dreams, my aspirations, and who stood in the gap for me." "Leadership is an opportunity for service, not personal aggrandizement." OTHER RESOURCES: Learn more about Charlie Nelms PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 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 and her vision for the future of community colleges. KEY POINTS: - Dr. Barnes's journey as a first-generation "Mexi-Pino" - The importance of seeing yourself reflected in higher education - How Dr. Barnes accidentally came to education - Being mindful of the experiences of first-generation and diverse students - System policy changes — challenges and pleasant surprises - Closing equity gaps and combating declining enrollment QUOTABLES: "It was the best of both worlds growing up, but it also really has defined me as a leader and instilled in me some of my values as an administrative leader in the community colleges." "I do believe that the diverse students that we serve in higher education, and in my case in the community colleges, need and deserve to have themselves reflected in their higher education spaces." OTHER RESOURCES: Dr. Julianna M. Asperin Barnes Chancellor's Office - South Orange County Community College District (socccd.edu) PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here: www.diverseeducation.com/podcasts In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com

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 of color, and touches on the debate around critical race theory. KEY POINTS: - Dr. Katherine Norris' journey in education and to Howard University - Why is there a teacher shortage, and what is the solution? - The imbalance between the diversity of teachers and the students they serve. - What is the benefit of having teachers of color in the classroom? - How the history of race and racism is crucial to education. QUOTABLES: "I wanted to be able to prepare teachers to go out into the field and to offer culturally responsive practices, especially in our high-needs public school systems." "There's a really big imbalance of 'who are the students in our public schools' and 'who are the teachers that serve them.' And that becomes a really critical issue." "We need to be able to push forward, and we need to be as organized as the other side that is attempting to stop teaching the truth in the classroom, not teaching about our history or slavery or anything that relates to race at all." OTHER RESOURCES: Katherine Norris, Ed.D. education.howard.edu/academics/department-curriculum-instruction/message-chair Florida Decision to Allows Veterans to Teach Without a College Degree is Met with Criticism | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) Diversifying Teacher Education: Moving Beyond Recruitment | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 conversation on why the civil rights movement is incomplete and understanding how critical the Black community has been to democratic renewal and transformation in the United States. KEY POINTS: - What defines the Third Reconstruction? - The juxtaposition of progress and backlash - Reconstructionist versus redemption narratives - How Black women are at the helm of reimagining democracy - Why Dr. Joseph included his own journey in his historical narrative - "Our stories matter." QUOTABLES: "What I want to share with people, including young people, is just the fact that the narratives that we've been taught about American history leave so much out." "If Black people succeed, everyone will succeed. We're not interested in leaving people behind and marginalizing people." "Our stories matter. And I think telling the unfiltered hard history of the United States actually makes us all stronger and not weaker. And it is the patriotic thing to do." OTHER RESOURCES: About Dr. Peniel E. Joseph: Penielejoseph.wordpress.com Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values lbj.utexas.edu/directory/faculty/peniel-joseph Founding Director, Center for the Study of Race and Democracy Csrd.lbj.utexas.edu Professor of History, College of Liberal Arts University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs liberalarts.utexas.edu/history/faculty/pej335 PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Watch this video and others on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/Diversediversedivers Visit the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education website: diverseeducation.com Or follow us on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education Transcription services are available upon request. Please drop us a line here. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)