In The Margins

BLURB: In this episode, Diverse Executive Editor David Pluviose gives us a rundown of the hottest topics in the latest BLACK HISTORY MONTH edition. Join us as we explore the source of government mistrust that runs through the Black community. We will be peering into the heart of that divide as well as the debates over the safety of vaccinations, the momentum of the #BLM movement, COVID's dispropor...

This academic year, students at predominantly White institutions elected a wave of Black student body presidents. This cohort now finds itself leading in unprecedented times, amid a pandemic and a national reckoning with racism. How are they supporting each other through it? What are they hoping to accomplish this term? What adjustments are they making in response to the ongoing pandemic?  In this...

As we only begin to scratch the surface regarding adjustments to online higher education resulting from the onset of COVID-19, a second session has been added to continue this important conversation. Join Cooplew and  Diverse: Issues In Higher Education  for Part II of this dialogue as we dive into three more big diversity-related questions with our panelists.  In this episode, we explore what the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically and perhaps even permanently changed the way higher education delivers instruction. This change will heavily impact faculty, students, staff, and administrators. In this webcast replay, join CoopLew and Diverse: Issues In Higher Education for a national conversation about three big diversity-related questions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in as the...

The challenge of recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff is an ongoing one, and has definitely been made even more challenging given the pandemic. With uncertainty still looming in the future, how can you ensure that your time, resources, and efforts are not wasted when conducting your recruitment processes? &nbsp Join this webinar for COVID-19 specific guidelines and strategies that...

In the wake of George Floyd's killing last summer, the nation and, indeed, the world have galvanized to call attention to police brutality and racist practices against African Americans. But is that enough? What needs to be done next? And, more specifically, what can higher education do to facilitate lasting change? Join in on this passionate conversation among national experts and scholar-practit...

Black and other minoritized faculty have long complained about an implicit bias in the tenure and promotion process. That is why it came as no surprise when the tenure denial of Dr. Paul C. Harris, an education professor at the University of Virginia (UVA), struck a chord among minoritized groups during the summer of 2020. This incident galvanized the nation into a fight for his tenure and many ot...

In this episode, David wraps up the year and brings the latest ideas, coverage, and hot topics straight from the Diverse newsroom to you. With higher education impacted by not one but two pandemics - COVID and Racism, it is needless to say that 2020 has been a turbulent and challenging year for students and the rest of us all. Tune in to the final episode of 2020 as we also touch on COVID's impact...

Every year the student population across college campuses grows more diverse while the faculty ranks remain overwhelmingly white. In this feature episode you r  host   David Pluviose, joins EAB's  podcast host,  Rachel Tanner ,  to examine the problem and offer concrete steps university leaders can take to change things for the better.   While achieving diversity in faculty hiring has always been...

In this episode staff writer and reporter, Sara Weissman, sits down with co-researchers Drs. Ken Coopwood, Sr. and William T. Lewis to discuss a new program that will certify an institutions progress on diversity and inclusion. While the stakes are high and the pressure is on for colleges to change the way they've done things for decades to move the needle as far as diversity and inclusion, the tr...

In this episode staff writer  Sara Weissman shares a story that focuses on the digital divide for Native Americans by bringing in voices of tribal college leaders and their students during the COVID 19 pandemic. Many don't know but Native American colleges and universities have long struggled with the worst internet connectivity in the nation while ironically paying the highest rates for service....

In this episode your host, David Pluviose checks-in on the latest ideas, coverage and hot topics from the  Diverse  newsroom. As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close we cannot lose focus on the experience and rights of the indigenous Native American nations. David also talks about a new certification program—DOIT—that was launched in our  Nov. 12 th  print edition. It's a new mechanism...

In this episode Sara Weissman of  Diverse , will interview Dr. David Payne of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) on issues related to testing, bias and diversity. Dr. Payne will also discuss paths forward, both for ETS and the graduate community. Topics of discussion include:  the role of standardized testing in admissions; the meaning of test bias and ETS's mission to stamp it out, how standar...

Amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent Black Lives Matter movement bringing attention to the truth about injustices and inequality, many colleges and universities are working hard to achieve faculty diversity goals. But how? In this episode your host, David Pluviose, talks about proven strategies that work and tips for side stepping the challenges that inevitably arise. For examp...

Have you heard of "zoom-bombing?" It's something that has become an unforeseen issue during the recent pandemic. In this episode, Sara Weissman uncovers the story of a recent incident that took place at San Diego State University.   This episode contains an audio story about the Zoombombing of Andres Bonifacio Samahan, the Filipino American student group at San Diego State University, and the disc...

Welcome To "In The Margins" brought to you by Diverse Issues In Higher Education ( diverseeducation.com ). In The Margins is here to bring you the latest, most relevant thought leadership as it pertains to the never ending goal of achieving equality in higher education. This is important work that can't be taken lightly, so regardless of our current circumstances Diverse wanted to keep you in the...