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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/).

Meet retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., president of Angelo State University (ASU), which continues to evolve and thrive as a leading institution in higher education in part by leveraging its opportunities. The university is dedicated to serving its diverse student population and preparing students for success in an ever-changing world. In this episode of Diverse, host Ralph Newell and Hawkins delve into the initiatives and challenges facing ASU, particularly in serving Latino students and navigating the landscape of higher education. Experience this thought-provoking exchange as Newell and Hawkins explore the intersection of education, diversity, and leadership and the transformative impact of inclusive practices in higher education. KEY POINTS: - ASU's multifaceted strategies to recruit Latinx students - On athletic scholarships, transfer portal, and NFL opportunities - Retired Lt. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins Jr.'s biggest challenge as a university president - The importance of quality education and global workforce competitiveness - How ASU increases access and removes barriers for Latinx students - Some student success stories from ASU's programs - ASU's commitment to diversity QUOTABLES: "Inclusion as a concept has so many factors influencing it. Creating these spaces that allow one to kind of speak up without feeling like the have to shut up and shut down… How do you create these psychologically safe spaces? Trust is at the center of this." — Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr. GUEST RESOURCES: 2023 Seal of Excelencia | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com), Angelo State University Names First Black President | 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/).

Meet Dr. Monica Parrish Trent, chief program and network officer at Achieving the Dream (ATD). Trent's career spans over 25 years, during which she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving student success and reducing equity gaps, particularly for BIPOC and low-income students. Her extensive experience in community colleges has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by such marginalized student populations and the strategies necessary to address them effectively. Join the conversation with Diverse host Ralph Newell and learn how Trent and ATD are working to form an equitable and inclusive environment in higher education. KEY POINTS: - Addressing inequality in higher education - Monica's educational journey and career aspirations - How the ATD organization supports community college students - The importance of culture and heritage in student learning - Supporting the academic journey of student parents - The decline in college enrollment across marginalized groups - The impact of lack of education on communities - The ATD Equity Toolkit and its eight equity principles - The pivotal role of creating an inclusive environment for all students - The need for partnerships with K-12 schools, local employers, and social organizations QUOTABLES: "Education matters. I am a proponent of higher education… To me, it's so important because without education and without knowing what your rights are, or what the consequences of rights that have been denied for generations… you're not able to access society in the ways that are going to protect you and your family." — Dr. Monica Parrish Trent GUEST RESOURCES: Dr. Monica Parrish Trent - Achieving the Dream ATD Equity and Justice Institute, May 1-2 Achieving the Dream Convening Highlights Student Success | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com) Achieving the Dream Announces 2024 DREAM Scholars | 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/).

Dr. Shepherd and Dr. Watson discuss the history of conservative activism on college campuses, the impact of campus protests, critiques of higher education, and the role of campus activism in shaping higher education. They also delve into the challenges faced by educational institutions due to political pressures and scrutiny, highlighting the need for increased activism for positive change in academia.

In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Jasmine L. Harris, author of Black Women Ivory Tower: Revealing the Lies of White Supremacy in American Education. Harris is an associate professor of African American Studies and coordinator of the African American Studies Program in the Department of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Tune in as Pluviose and Harris discuss the often perilous intersection of race and gender in higher education and the imperative of raising awareness regarding racism and dehumanization within academia — as underscored by reflections on the resignation of Harvard University's first Black president. KEY POINTS: - Harris' journey through higher education as a Black female - On having perseverance in academia despite lacking knowledge and cultural barriers - Anti-DEI efforts in Texas and their impact on higher education - Black Women in Ivory Tower book, illuminating the intersection of race and gender in higher education - The importance of raising awareness of racism and dehumanization in academia - The anti-Blackness in higher education: Harvard University's removal of first Black president QUOTABLES: "One big takeaway is that, especially for Black women, the process is about perseverance. It's not measuring any intellect. It is about the ability to jump through hoops, commit to the sort of particular culture and structure of doctoral programs, and the socialization that they do to turn you into a professor in many ways." — Dr. Jasmine L. Harris "The timing for this book is great — and it certainly is. But it's a little sad in that way. We're in 2024; we just watched anti-Blackness remove the first Black president at Harvard University." — Dr. Jasmine L. Harris GUEST RESOURCES: Jasmine Harris (drjasmineharris.com) Book — Jasmine Harris (drjasmineharris.com) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/Diverse-Issues-In-Higher-Education X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/DiverseIssues Instagram: https://instagram.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation Facebook: https://facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation Closed captioning and 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/).

Meet Dr. Bettina L. Love, the William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, who delves into the complex dynamics of education reform and highlights its detrimental effects on Black children and communities. In this episode, Diverse host Dr. Jamal Watson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Love, author of The New York Times best seller, Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Can Heal. Tune in as Watson and Love discuss the influence of powerful narratives and critical analysis on Black children, challenging the traditional notions of philanthropy, reimagining the concept of harm, and advocating for meaningful repair in education. KEY POINTS: - Love's upbringing and its influence on her understanding of education reform - The intersection of race, education, and policy - The impact of education reforms on black children and communities - On abolition, reparations, and white philanthropy - The importance of centering Black voices in education reform efforts - The pivotal role of shifting societal paradigms for injustices and promoting healing QUOTABLES: "Abolition is so much about love and compassion but holding people accountable for harm. I believe, as an abolitionist, we can't have new structures and new understanding if we don't know what has been done to us and who did it to us." – Dr. Bettina Love "People think change starts in the streets, and it does. But we need change at your house. It's how you raise your children. It's how you talk to your children. It's how you talk to your partner. It's how you talk to the people in your community." – Dr. Bettina Love GUEST RESOURCES: Bettina Love Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/Diverse-Issues-In-Higher-Education X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/DiverseIssues Instagram: https://instagram.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation Facebook: https://facebook.com/DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation Closed captioning and 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/).

Meet Dr. Marybeth Gasman, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair and a Distinguished University Professor at Rutgers University, and Dr. Levon T. Esters, dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at Penn State University. They co-authored HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, published by Johns Hopkins Press. In this episode, Gasman and Esters join Diverse to discuss their newly released book chronicling the impact of HBCUs. Tune in as authors Gasman, Esters, and host Dr. Jamal Watson delve into the rich history, personal anecdotes, and enduring impact of HBCUs. Join an empowering conversation of distinctive cultures and identities cultivated within HBCUs that underscores the crucial role of philanthropy and alumni engagement toward sustaining the institutions. KEY POINTS: - Reasons that led Gasman and Esters to author the HBCU book - On understanding HBCUs' history, mission, and personal experiences - The passion to share inspiring narratives of HBCU alumni - The various opportunities and challenges of HBCUs - Key takeaways from the book, HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities - On HBCUs' significance with experts and value to society QUOTABLES: "Sometimes people will talk about HBCUs in derogatory ways. This book gives you all the evidence to be able to talk about HBCUs in incredibly positive ways." – Dr. Marybeth Gasman "These institutions are of extreme value to our society… For me, being able to be part of this writing experience, being able to learn from those we interviewed and see my experience reflected into those — those interviews were powerful." – Dr. Levon T. Esters GUEST RESOURCES: Marybeth Gasman Levon T. Esters HBCUs: Catalysts for Economic Empowerment and Community Growth 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 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 Instapodcasts (visit at Instapodcasts.com).

Each year, Diverse's editorial staff chooses Emerging Scholars from nominations that pour in from all over the country. The selections are based on several factors including uniqueness of scholarship, commitment to teaching, community service, scholarly awards, honors, and academic accomplishments. In this episode, we replay the Jan. 18 Diverse Talk Live! webcast, "Presenting the Emerging Scholars of the Year, 2024." In case you missed it, listen in to meet some outstanding leaders in this year's cohort. PANELISTS INCLUDE: Alexandrina Agloro, assistant professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University Taifha Natalee Alexander, director of the CRT Forward Project and law professor, UCLA Law School Jorge Burmicky, assistant professor of higher education leadership and policy studies, Howard University Luis A. Leyva, associate professor of mathematics education and STEM higher education, Vanderbilt University Brendan Skip Mark, assistant professor of political science and director of the Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies, University of Rhode Island Renae Danielle Mayes, associate professor, Department of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies, University of Arizona Albee Mendoza, assistant professor of psychology, Delaware State University Dahlia Roberts Nduom, assistant professor, College of Engineering and Architecture, Howard University Melva Treviño Peña, assistant professor of sustainable agriculture and food systems, University of Rhode Island Terah J. Stewart, assistant professor of education, Iowa State University WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@DiverseIssuesInHigherEducation OTHER RESOURCES: Emerging Scholars Express Hope, Validation, and Drive During Webinar | 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 Closed captioning and 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 Instapodcasts (visit at Instapodcasts.com).

Dr. Daman Harris, cofounder of the BOND Project, discusses anti-racist education, addressing systemic inequalities, and the value of diversity in professional learning. They also explore unraveling unconscious biases, confronting white supremacist culture, and the impact of socialization into racial categories. This episode navigates key issues shaping education and equity today.

In this episode, we sit with leaders behind the Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation certification program, DOIT. Tune in as Dr. Ken D. Coopwood, CEO of Coopwood Diversity Leadership & Education Universal (Coop Di Leu), and Dr. William B. Harvey, a distinguished scholar at the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity in Washington, D.C., join host Ralph Newell to discuss the significance of accountability in higher education institutions, provide insights on the DOIT Certification, and explain the pivotal role institutions of higher learning play in a democratic society. Coopwood and Harvey break down DOIT's four pillars for institutional transformation (from representational diversity to campus climate), debate views on critical race theory, and share helpful advice to help leaders address issues in diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Do not miss out on this episode as our guests spotlight the critical need to track diversity progress in today's climate. KEY POINTS: On the importance of accountability in higher education institutions Coopwood's insights on the DOIT Certification What are the four (4) institutional pillars for transformation? The vital role of institutions of higher learning in a democratic society Critical race theory and its misrepresentation in institutions SCOTUS decision, and how can institutions achieve diversity? The pivotal role of transformational leadership to better support students On addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education What are the necessary steps for the DOIT certification? QUOTABLES: "These institutions – public or private, large or small, irrespective of location, irrespective of their fundamental [and] foundational aspects – they exist to make the society better." — Dr. William B. Harvey "We need institutional leaders to be futuristic, and their approach [to] science education, now more than ever — because without that, you're not going to ask the right questions, you're not going to address the historical illusion, and you're not going to be equipped to write a new narrative. And those things are the premises." – Dr. Ken D. Coopwood ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation Certification | 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 live show transcription are available in the video for this episode.