This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher Education

Episode 15: Do you have a Black child in school? Dr. Carla Monroe's research has centered around black lives, and, in particular, young Black boys in education. She discusses how Black children's behavior is addressed in more punitive ways than other young children. In addition, she shares with us her journey of teaching. Dr. Monroe now works with research and grants at her university and loves it...

In Part 2 in a two-part series. Dr. Allissa Richardson an Richardson is an assistant professor of journalism at the University Southern California, Annenberg School. She researches how marginalized communities use mobile and social media to produce innovative forms of journalism — especially in times of crisis. Most recently, she has taken ownership of the title, "Mother of MOJO", Mother of Mobile...

In Part 1 of this episode on This Prof Life, we share the academic journey of Dr. Chinasa Elue. Dr. Elue is an associate professor of educational leadership, Author, Speaker, and Life Coach. In addition to her professional work, she is a wife and mom. Dr. Elue began her career at a research one institution, the dream job for many academics. The dream soon became the stuff of nightmares. She tells...

After landing her dream job right out of her doctoral program, Dr. Chinasa Elue, entered the academy. Her start was pretty rough, though, when she took her first faculty position at a Research 1 institution. If you haven't heard that episode yet, be sure to go back and listen to that one. You won't be disappointed. In this episode, Part 2, Dr. Elue, shares with us her journey to starting a busines...

Ms. Nicole Vick is a public health professional, educator, and civic leader committed to women's issues and social justice issues.  Talking with her is like visiting with a longtime friend.  She shares with us how she juggles being an adjunct instructor in higher education, a full-time job and being the mom of an adult daughter.  She has 12 years of experience as an adjunct professor and currently...

In Part 1 in a two-part series. Dr. Allissa Richardson an Richardson is an assistant professor of journalism at the University Southern California, Annenberg School. She researches how marginalized communities use mobile and social media to produce innovative forms of journalism — especially in times of crisis. Most recently, she has taken ownership of the title, "Mother of MOJO", Mother of Mobile...

Welcome back for Season 2 of This Prof Life: Women of Color in Higher Education.  Dr. Pat Sanders shares details about new episodes. Join the conversation. Also, subscribe, rate and share. You are encouraged to write a review.  Thanks for joining us! Find more episodes on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-prof-life-podcast-women-of-color-in-higher-education/id1520284577 https://open.spoti...

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris is selected by Joe Biden, Democratic presidential candidate, as his vice president Running Mate. Harris is the first woman of color to be on a major party ticket.  Dr. Pat Sanders offers a commentary on the selection and what it means for her and other black and brown women in America. 

On this special episode of This Prof Life: Women of Color in Higher Education, I share ways to save energy and time during the summer months. Some of us continue to work, others take the time to work on research projects, do committee work, write books,  plan for fall or just to breathe and relax.  Whatever you plan to do, have a plan! On this episode, I share some tips on how to get going, if you...

Welcome to This Prof Life Podcast with Dr. Pat Sanders who is a Full Professor of Communications at a regional university. Dr. Pat has worked in higher education for over two decades, teaching, leading and mentoring.  She is a former broadcast journalist who still loves to learn about people's life stories and the different paths they've taken.  This Prof Life Podcast will tell those stories of Wo...

Dr. Jennifer Woodard is a longtime professor who moved from the faculty ranks to the administrative track at her institution.  She shares her story of navigating through an institutional system that was not very welcoming to a young, African American woman who persevered to secure her position and success. Her authenticity is refreshing.  Dr. Woodard now mentors other women and believes in the pow...

Dr. Cathy Mazak is a Full Professor of English at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and writing coach entrepreneur. On this episode we talked about Dr. Mazak's work centering around writing scholarship. She coaches women on how to make writing fit within their work and family schedules. Dr. Mazak ascribes to the belief that academia is a white, male patriarchal institution that was not des...

Dr. Tachi Egwu loves people, teaching and all things media. On this episode she talks about leaving a traditional,  face-to-face, faculty job to teach online so that she could both teach and practice her craft at the same time.  Dr. Tachi is also passionate about demonstrating her own work through her weekly social media show, Media Scope , that is streamed on all media platforms. She also produce...

  Dr. Ashley Adams speaks about mentoring and leadership for women. She focuses on motivating women at various stages of their academic and non-academic work and on how to move to the next level in their careers. Dr. Adams holds a Ph. D. in Higher Education Administration and currently serves as the Director of Student Affairs at a research one institution in the northeast while also serving as a...

Dr. Pat Sanders, the Creator and Host of This Prof Life Podcast ,  addresses social injustices and the upheaval of America following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.