In The Margins

In this episode, your host Ralph Newell welcomes Paula O'Loughlin, provost and dean of faculty at Coe College, to share her journey in higher education and the current and future initiatives Coe College is undertaking for diverse organizational impact and transformation.   Believing in the importance of students being able to write their own stories and the responsibility of institutions to help m...

In this episode, your host David Pluviose sits down with Mamie Voight, president of the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), and Dr. Stella Flores, Associate Professor of Higher Education and Public Policy and Director of Research and Strategy at The University of Texas at Austin. Tune in as they discuss their mission to promote college access, affordability, and success for all students,...

In this episode of In The Margins , the new president of Alabama A&M University, Dr. Daniel Wims, sits down with your host David Pluviose to discuss what drives his approach to higher education as well as his model for the future of Alabama A&M. Tune in as he shares his vision to enhance STEM programs and provide students a first-class experience while building a faculty committed to the cause, mi...

Inspiring history, civil rights leader Al Sharpton joins this episode of In The Margins with host Dr. Jamal Watson, to spotlight the lesser-known rabble rousers who have fought for racial justice in the US, the topic of his new book Righteous Troublemakers: Untold Stories of the Social Justice Movement in America. Listen in as he highlights the women and members of the LGBTQ community on the front...

Your host, Dr. Jamal Watson, sits down with the former U.S. Secretary of Education and president of the non-profit Education Trust, Dr. John B. King Jr. Widely commended for his lifelong dedication to education, Dr. King now wants to bring his fresh perspective as an educator to the governor's seat of Maryland. Believing that education and public institutions truly can save lives, he shares his bl...

Director of the Office for Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) at the University of Illinois, Eboni Zamani-Gallaher joins your host Ralph Newell for a discussion exploring how higher education can foster equitable experiences and outcomes for students coming from marginalized communities. Tune in as Eboni speaks to the necessity of race-centered equity initiatives that ask how we can...

In this episode, we replay part two of the  Diverse Talk Live!  webcast , " Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Minority College Students." In case you missed it, tune in as the panel of experts return to look at campus climate policies after the surge of Omicron and how they relate to the mental health and health-seeking behaviors in minoritized students. Listen in as they propose supplemental res...

In this episode, Dr. Jamal Watson sits down with Dr. Kevin James, president of Morris Brown College, to discuss the school's remarkable transformation and its path toward accreditation again.   Tune in as Dr. James shares his "#hardreset" plan, advancing the brand and reputation of Morris Brown College through social media. Involved in all aspects of his school, from fundraising to facilities, lis...

In this episode, your host David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Sandra L. Kurtinitis, president of the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). Tune in as they discuss CCBC's unique approach to operating and succeeding in spite of COVID-19. From employing measures to stay open and support students throughout the entire pandemic to connecting with community partners to aid at-risk students, Dr. S...

In this episode we replay the December 7th  Diverse Talk Live!  webcast , " Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Minority College Students." In case you missed it, listen in as a panel of experts evaluate and advise on how higher ed institutions can best address the mental health needs of minority students — particularly as they grapple with a myriad of challenges including the ongoing COVID-19 pand...

In this episode, your host David Pluviose goes one-on-one with Dean Clarence Lang of Penn State University. Drawing on Dean Lang's decades of experience, they discuss several issues related to the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. From creating structures of accountability to why a more representative leadership is essential to higher education, listen in as Dean Lang shares his missio...

In this episode, we're bringing you a second installment from the University of Alaska Southeast's fall lecture series Evening at Egan. In this discussion, you'll learn about the  Alaska Native Success Initiative  (ANSI) ,  led by Dr. Pearl Brower and Ronalda Cadiente Brown - UA Senior Advisor for Alaska Native Success, Institutional Diversity, and Student Engagement and UAS Associate Vice Chancel...

In this episode of  In The Margins,  host Ralph Newell welcomes American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Executive Director Chris Moody. Tune in as they discuss the origin of the ACPA and its ever-evolving work in diversity and inclusion, highlighting ACPA's partnership with  Diverse   in identifying  The Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs  annually.   Join the conversation and...

In this episode of  In The Margins , we feature a lecture from the University of Alaska Southeast's (UAS) fall 2021 lecture series—Evening at Egan. Tune in as geoscientist Dr. Wendy Smythe, a Haida woman, speaks about her personal journey in STEM and the importance of traditional knowledge systems in the development of K-12 curriculum.    KEY POINTS: Dr. Wendy F. Smythe's academic journey How Dr....

In this episode of  In The Margins , we talk with Jackson State University (JSU) president Thomas K. Hudson about his university's new strategic plan and the critical need for HBCUs in the academic landscape.     Tune in as Hudson shares his unconventional path to the presidency and how he plans to elevate JSU not only in research prominence but in academic distinction, excellence, and student suc...

In this episode of  In The Margins , Drs. Donna Y. Ford and James L. Moore III discuss their October 11, 2021  Diverse  Op-ed column, "When the 'Gates' are Literally and Figuratively Closed to Gifted and Talented Education for Black Students ."   Amid the recent changes to gifted education in New York City, our guests, led by moderator Dr. Jamal Watson, break down what these changes mean, or don't...

In this episode, we present the Critical Race Theory (CRT) panel that took place on October 15, 2021 during the 47th American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED) National Conference & Annual Meeting—themed Reset, Reflect, and Move toward Justice, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence.   Moderated by your host Dr. Jamal Watson, this discussion breaks down the origins of CRT and its re-e...

In this episode of  In The Margins , we meet Dr. Quintin Bullock, president of Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC). Continuing our focus on institutions doing transformative work in diversity and inclusion in higher education, host Ralph Newell and Dr. Bullock discuss the importance of leadership and having those critical conversations when it comes to race.    Tune in as Dr. Bullock disc...

In this episode of  In the Margins , our two guests discuss the rise of the community college baccalaureate. Led by our host David Pluviose, Drs. Angela Kersenbrock and Debra Bragg discuss this unique and fast-growing segment of higher education.     As president of the Community College Baccalaureate Association and professor of higher education, respectively, Angela and Debra share their insight...

Your host, David Pluviose, catches up with longtime colleague Dr. Katrice Albert as she embarks on a new role as the Vice President for Institutional Diversity at the University of Kentucky (UK).   In this episode, David and Dr. Albert discuss access and opportunity in higher education, from student attraction to faculty recruitment and even alignment with the local community. With decades of expe...

In this episode, your host Dr. Jamal Watson sits down with Dr. Michael H. Gavin, newly appointed president of Delta College, to discuss his new book  The New White Nationalism in Politics and Higher Education .    Tune in as Dr. Gavin reveals the influence of white nationalism not only in politics, but in higher education, and the need to challenge policies rooted in the comfort of past identities...

Join host Ralph Newell as he talks one-on-one with Keshia Walker, founder and chairwoman of the Black Collegiate Gaming Association, about the rise of eSports in intercollegiate athletics and what can be done to diversify the industry. With the rise of eSports as a billion-dollar industry, one must ask about the clear lack of diversity in this rapidly growing field. Tune in as Keshia and Ralph exp...

Meet Dr. Jessica Williams, the director of Every Learner Everywhere, a network that helps institutions of higher education implement innovative teaching and learning practices with a focus on increasing the success of underserved students.  Tune in as we take a deep dive into her organization's emphasis on digital courseware, their latest guide, as well as her personal commitment to increasing acc...

In this episode, your host David Pluviose talks with University of Pittsburgh administrator and interdisciplinary researcher Dr. Leigh Patel. Join their insightful conversation as they discuss the genesis of her new book,  No Study Without Struggle: Confronting Settler Colonialism in Higher Education,  and dive into her rich perspective on the history of social movements and the need for reckoning...

In this podcast interview, your host Dr. Jamal Watson is joined by Drs. Curtis Byrd and Rihana S. Mason to talk about innovative ways to diversify the professoriate. Tune in to discover what some of the best practices are as they look at numerous initiatives that have been rolled out over the years. They also talk about their recent book project,  Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways...