In The Margins

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  • 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 leadership as it pertains to diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education. As the national expert, we’ve been doing this for almost 40 years in print and on the web (diverseeducation.com). Now we are excited to expand the conversation via this podcast. We will tackle these topics, and more, head-on. Listen weekly for a mix of deep dives, short briefs, expert panels, interviews, and more. We are thrilled to bring it to you here, in In The Margins.
    2020
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  • EP137: GateWay’s Hybrid Approach — Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Community College Education, with Dr. Amy Diaz
    2024/08/29
    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 learning assessment, strategic enrollment management, and fostering a positive college climate. GateWay Community College, part of Maricopa Community Colleges, has been listed as the 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges, a recognition that honors higher education institutions that are dynamic, diverse, supportive, and committed to staff work-life balance, professional growth, and inclusive excellence. Newell and Diaz discuss GateWay’s unique approach to workforce development, focusing on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic that have shaped its current hybrid learning model. Diaz highlights how Gateway balances in-person and online education to meet students' needs, particularly in hands-on programs like nuclear medicine and industrial tech. Join them as they explore Gateway’s deep community connections, including the transformative impact of the HUG Clinic, and delve into GateWay’s efforts to include entrepreneurship into the curriculum. Tune in and discover how Gateway is preparing students not just for jobs, but for life. KEY POINTS: - How GateWay Community College has adapted to a hybrid learning model post-pandemic. - Gateway’s emphasis on programs that lead directly to employment and community impact. - The HUG Clinic at Gateway offers pro bono healthcare services, benefiting underserved community members and providing practical experience for students. - The on-campus butcher shop supports local community needs and students' professional training in meat cutting and butchery. - The institution’s beauty and wellness program with a certificate in small business development, helping students learn the business side of their field. - GateWay’s entrepreneurial initiatives, such as the Venture Café and Big Pitch, are designed to foster innovation and business skills among students and local entrepreneurs. - Dr. Amy Diaz’s insights on leadership and the influence of Dr. Steven Gonzales as a mentor. QUOTABLES: "GateWay is trying to get the right balance of hybrid learning experiences and hybrid student engagement experiences, [including] student support services in place, so that students have the flexibility to learn the theoretical information in an online environment." — Dr. Amy Diaz "Our goal is to think about entrepreneurship as not just being an entrepreneur, but how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset." — Dr. Amy Diaz “I think of innovation —- maybe having a slightly higher risk tolerance for trying things that some people might not have that naturally built into their personalities [and] thinking about ways of partnering with community and other organizational groups that might help us to achieve our goals.” — Dr. Amy Diaz GUEST RESOURCES: 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges: https://www.diverseeducation.com/awards-honors/mppwcc Dr. Amy Diaz: https://www.gatewaycc.edu/about-gateway/office-president FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: X (formerly Twitter): http://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: http://instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: http://facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation Closed captioning and a live show transcription are available in the video for this episode. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/).
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    56 分
  • EP136: PANEL | Leaders Call for Active Resistance Against Anti-DEI Measures at National Action Network (NAN) Annual Convention
    2024/05/16
    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 anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation. The panelists explore the widespread attack on DEI initiatives across various sectors, including higher education and corporate America. Their discussion on legal challenges, political strategies, and the role of misinformation are dissected highlights an urgent need for proactive action and community organizing. They stress the importance of unity, solidarity, and demanding accountability from institutions and elected officials. Tune in to gain insights into the ongoing struggle for social justice and discover actionable steps toward meaningful change in today’s polarized landscape. KEY POINTS: - There is a concerted effort to undermine DEI initiatives in education and corporate sectors. - Legal challenges against DEI-focused agencies underscore the need for proactive counter-measures. - Political strategies aimed at suppressing racial justice movements are contextualized within broader agendas. - Misinformation shapes public perception of DEI initiatives, and the importance of countering false narratives. - The corporate response to anti-DEI efforts demonstrates the need for accountability and meaningful diversity initiatives. - Community organizing and activism is essential in challenging anti-DEI legislation and corporate practices. - Calls for collective action and consequences for institutions undermining DEI efforts underscore the urgency of sustained pressure and activism. - There is a critical need for unity and solidarity across communities in combating systemic racism and promoting equity. - There is a demand for justice with bold advocacy and media coverage. - Allies from privileged backgrounds are urged to stand up against attacks on DEI and advocate for truth and justice within their communities. - Actionable steps, including organizing and mobilizing against injustices, are essential for progress. QUOTABLES: “We have to start from a place of truth and realize those who are attacking DEI are not playing fairly, they're playing dirty. And I'm not saying you have to fight dirty with dirty, but open your eyes and bring a weapon to the fight.” - Stephanie Ruhle “His (Martin Luther King Jr.) high intelligence occasioned lethal opposition, because nothing is as dangerous as a Black person with a brain.” - Dr. Michael Eric Dyson “One of the things we have to recognize is that this is not just an attack on a policy, it's an attack on a people, and that people would be us.” - Kimberlé Crenshaw GUEST RESOURCES: Leaders Call for Active Resistance Against Anti-DEI Measures | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: X (formerly Twitter): http://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: http://instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: http://facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation Closed captioning and a live show transcription are available in the video for this episode. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/).
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    55 分
  • EP135: DOUBLE PLAY | Meet 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male and Female Sports Scholar of the Year — Darius Robinson & Olivia Womack
    2024/05/02
    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 part of Diverse’s over 30-year legacy of recognizing young minority men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits. Of the nearly 600 student-athletes nominated this year, Robinson and Womack were chosen for best exemplifying the standards of scholarship, athleticism, and humanitarianism. Tune in as they share their biggest sources of inspiration and how their passion in top-tier athletic competition translates to their endeavors off the track and the field. We hope you enjoy getting to know these scholars better in this special double-episode with Diverse host Ralph Newell. Key Points: - Arthur Ashe’s legacy on sport and society - How community service plays a significant role in Womack's life - Womack’s plans to attend law school - Womack and Robinson’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) experiences - The effects of NIL on student-athletes - Athletic opportunities and academic support for African American student-athletes - Robinson’s Helping Hands Foundation and how it helps people who lack resources - The importance of balancing academics and athletics - The pivotal role of resilience and learning from setbacks Quotables: "Football only lasts so long, but my education will last forever." – Darius Robinson “When it comes to setbacks, especially when academically, sometimes [in] athletics, you have to learn to compartmentalize that.” – Olivia Womack Guest Resources: Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Winner Goes First Round to the Arizona Cardinals | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) Faith, Family and Community | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) Forward Motion | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) [Donate] Darius Robinson’s Helping Hands Foundation Email | drhelpinghandsnp@gmail.com IG | @drhelpinghands Learn more about the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award Program Awards/Honors > Arthur Ashe | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: X (formerly Twitter): http://twitter.com/diverseissues Instagram: http://instagram.com/diverseissuesinhighereducation Facebook: http://facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/diverse-issues-in-higher-education WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation Closed captioning and a live show transcription are available in the video for this episode. In The Margins is produced by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education and edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/).
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    37 分

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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 leadership as it pertains to diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education. As the national expert, we’ve been doing this for almost 40 years in print and on the web (diverseeducation.com). Now we are excited to expand the conversation via this podcast. We will tackle these topics, and more, head-on. Listen weekly for a mix of deep dives, short briefs, expert panels, interviews, and more. We are thrilled to bring it to you here, in In The Margins.
2020

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