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This two-part episode discusses the innovative ways in which the rise in telehealth and digital mental health tools during the pandemic has helped college students handle the stress of Covid.

Joining host David Pluviose are the following guests:

Nathaan Demers, Clinical Psychologist, YOU at College | youatcollege.com/

Amy Gatto, Senior Campus program manager, Active Minds | activeminds.org/ and

Matthew Jirsa, a graduate assistant at Healthy Minds Network | healthymindsnetwork.org/

KEY POINTS:

• Solutions to tackle heightened mental health issues due to the pandemic.
• Thoughts on the striking increase in college counseling centers providing video sessions.
• How telehealth and digital mental health apps have dramatically reduced barriers to entry and options for mental health care.

QUOTABLES:

"I think what's really powerful about this generation and these students is the pandemic affected all of us, but our students in this generation are still incredibly hopeful about the future. And they not only want to support their mental health, they want to help their peers."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Steve Fund, JED's Equity in Mental Health Framework Shows Promising Results diverseeducation.com/article/220311/

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Once a first-generation college student herself, Dr. Linda García is now the executive director for the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE). In this audio interview hosted by Ralph Newell, Dr. García talks about CCCSE's milestone 20-year anniversary and her laser-focused mission to help students navigate and succeed in higher education.

Tune in as she shares who the most influential people in her life are, the pivots made to tackle equity issues in the years to come, and most importantly, how CCCSE plans to continue supporting its students through love and community.

KEY POINTS:

• Challenges emerged or amplified from the pandemic.
• Lessons learned and pivots made moving forward.
• Commemorating CCSE's 20-year anniversary.
• Strategies implemented to tackle equity issues.
• The impacts and feedback from student surveys.
• Looking into the next 20 years for CCSE.
• Thoughts on dual enrollment for students.

QUOTABLES:

"If you put relationships in everything that is done at the community college, that will be the most impactful thing for student success."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Expectations Meet Reality: The Underprepared Student and Community Colleges: youtube.com/watch?v=4vWKoMz0Hug

Roueche Center Forum: Involving All Faculty in the Guided Pathways Work Is Key https://diverseeducation.com/article/214260/

The Early Impacts of COVID-19 on the Community College Student Experience https://diverseeducation.com/article/183750/

García Takes the Helm at Center for Community College Student Engagement https://diverseeducation.com/article/156177/

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Join our host, Jamal Watson, as he moderates a May 26 panel of GW Law faculty experts who analyze the first 100 days of the Biden administration.

The George Washington University bicentennial is an incredible, historic milestone. With 27,000+ students from more than 135 countries, a worldwide community of 300,000+ living alumni, and thousands of faculty and staff, the GW community is coming together to celebrate 200 years of phenomenal growth.

PANELISTS

• Christopher A. Bracey, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, GW; Professor of Law, GW Law (Race and Law) | law.gwu.edu/christopher-bracey
• Renée Lettow Lerner, Donald Phillip Rothschild Research Professor, GW Law (The Courts) | law.gwu.edu/ren%C3%A9e-lettow-lerner
• Dayna Bowen Matthew, Dean and Harold H. Greene Professor of Law, GW Law (Health Law and the Pandemic) | law.gwu.edu/dayna-bowen-matthew
• LeRoy C. Paddock, former Associate Dean for Environmental Law Studies, GW Law (Climate Change and the Environment) | solar.gwu.edu/lee-paddock
• Kate Weisburd, Associate Professor of Law, GW Law (Policing and Criminal Law) | law.gwu.edu/kate-weisburd

KEY POINTS:

• Major issues observed from a national perspective.
• Assessment of President Biden's efforts around vaccinations.
• About the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
• Thoughts on the expansion of the Supreme Court.
• How can President Biden cut emissions in half by 2030?
• Assessing the Biden administration's approach to addressing disparity issues.
• Healthcare issues that need to be addressed.
• Tackling the largest backlog of unresolved clemency cases.
• What is H.R. 1 and its current status?
• Thoughts on President Biden's decision to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement.
• Thoughts on the decision to remove the Capitol fencing.
• Implications of the Biden administration's executive orders.
• Will President Biden end the federal death penalty?
• The kinds of cases judges will be debating and deliberating over in the coming years.
• Will President Biden be able to gain bipartisan support for his infrastructure plan?

QUOTABLES:

"We really do need to be wary of the cultural fires that can burn. When individuals derive pleasure and funding from fomenting the flames of distrust amongst the American people, we have to remember that our republic really is fragile."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

The George Washington University | gwu.edu

Diversity Takes Center Stage in Biden-Harris Nominations | diverseeducation.com/article/198978

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In this episode, Ralph Newell goes one-on-one with longtime Diverse associate and award-winning artist Ted Ellis. As a Scholar-in-Residence at Old Dominion University (ODU), Ted leads many new and compelling initiatives with an emphasis on art and social justice. In 2018 he was appointed to a federal commission on African American history.

Join the conversation, and take a glimpse into Ted's artistry and the pursuit of his heartfelt passion for the arts. Ted shares how he uses his platform to support African American history preservation efforts, and he also speaks about the countless artists he draws inspiration from for his advocacy work on and off the canvas.

KEY POINTS:

• Ted Ellis' visual arts journey.
• Thoughts on the Juneteenth federal holiday.
• Advocacy and preserving African American history through art.
• How do we increase visibility for African American art?
• Ted's role on the federal 400 Years of African American History Commission and his role as Scholar in Residence at Old Dominion University.

QUOTABLES:

"I'm not in the art business, Ralph. I'm in a culture business, and our culture is priceless. And it's important and it's prioritized in every aspect of what I do as an artist, and so that's beyond paint, beyond the brush, beyond the palette."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Ted Ellis http://www.tellisfineart.com/

Ted Ellis Appointed as Scholar-in-Residence at College of Arts and Letters http://www.tellisfineart.com/https://www.odu.edu/news/2020/11/ted_ellis_artist_in_#.YNoKONVKipo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-ellis-6800591a/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tellisart

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Join your host David Pluviose for an insightful interview with Texas A&M San Antonio President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, a first-generation college student who has become a leading force in higher education. Driven by a strong purpose to help people change their lives, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson brings unique perspectives to the table to serve countless underprivileged students. Tune in to find out what inspired her to begin her journey in higher education, how she tackles disparities in higher education, and her hopes for minority students in the years to come.

KEY POINTS:

• Bringing unique perspective as a first-generation graduate.
• How can we tackle disparities in higher education?
• Initiatives to encourage enrolment enrollment for underprivileged students.
• What the "New Truth" looks like post-pandemic.
• Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson's 2040 vision.
• How do we engage with students on social issues and unrest?

QUOTABLES:

"Many of our students come from homes filled with love and homes filled with hope for a brighter future. And so part of that is helping to identify and pave that guided pathway for what it takes to be successful as a college student."

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Meet Mariah White, an exceptional college student-athlete who was named 2021's Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar of the Year in April this year.

The Ashe program is part of Diverse's quarter-century legacy of recognizing young, outstanding minority men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits. Of the nearly 1,000 scholar-athletes nominated, White was chosen for best exemplifying the standards of scholarship, athleticism, and humanitarianism. Tune in as she shares her biggest sources of inspiration and how her passion on the court translates to her endeavors off the court.

We hope you enjoy getting to know her better in this sit-down conversation with your host Ralph Newell.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• What inspires Mariah most about Arthur Ashe.
• Using platforms to initiate change.
• How Mariah's defense game translates to her personal life.
• Plans for Mariah's transfer to Missouri State.
• Thoughts on disparities in women's facilities during the NCAA Tournament.

QUOTABLES:

"It's one thing that somebody can't take away from me. I know what I have inside me, the strength that I hold, the passion that I have, with any aspect of my life."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Fierce Advocate: Meet 2021's Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar https://diverseeducation.com/article/213163/

Announcing the 2021 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male and Female Athlete of the Year https://diverseeducation.com/article/210969/

Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars homepage: https://diverseeducation.com/ashe/

Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars edition: https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=6407&i=704362&p=1

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In this episode, our host Ralph Newell sits down with co-researchers Drs. Terrell Strayhorn and Royel Johnson to discuss the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.

Now in its eighth year, this series of research focuses on workplace diversity, staffing practices, and work environment using a web-based survey approach to examine categories such as family friendliness, salary/benefits, and professional development opportunities. Join the methodologists as they describe, in their own words, the significance of this program and how it brings new insights into the ways in which educators work with their students.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• The value in being among the most promising places to work in community colleges.
• How different stakeholders make use of the recognition.
• Why some schools lost their place on the list.
• The most promising practices observed on campus.
• How schools are impacting their communities.
• Investments made in faculty and staff development.

QUOTABLES:

"Institutions — they're nothing more than collections of buildings and rooms, with chairs, with lawns and parking lots. That's all they are. It's when the people get in those spaces that the real magic happens. We transform those buildings into learning spaces, those learning spaces into colleges and universities."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges http://response.diverseeducation.com/digimag

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As a part of NISOD's 2021 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence (virtual), a panel of community college experts offered concrete steps campus leaders can take to not only recruit students amid this current crisis but also support them on their path to completion.

Moderated by our host David Pluviose, this discussion takes a deep dive into the many impacts, strategies, and messages brought on by this pandemic. We are thrilled to be able to share this discussion in its entirety with you via this episode. Tune in to join the conversation.

PANELISTS:

Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón

President Emeritus

Miami Dade College

Dr. Lenore Rodicio

Senior Fellow

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program

Dr. William Serrata

President

El Paso County Community College District

MODERATOR:

David Pluviose

Executive Editor

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• How has this pandemic impacted community college enrollments compared to previous recessions?
• The impacts of this current pandemic recession on Miami Dade College.
• El Paso County Community College's response to the decline in enrollments.
• How can we put forth the value proposition of higher education to prospective low-income students?
• How can we effectively assist and reach out to the most vulnerable student populations?
• Strategies implemented to ensure completion of CTE programs in Miami Dade College.
• Pivots in the messaging to community college leaders at the Aspen Institute College.
• Where do the responsibilities of community colleges end?
• Will the changes implemented around COVID outlast the pandemic itself?
• Thoughts on making college education free for all.

QUOTABLES:

"I think especially now is a good time that there is such disruption, to really rethink the aid packages that are provided to the students, and try and refocus those to help support the neediest students."

"We have to make sure that everyone understands that we're pretty close to a crisis situation, where we need to get more students to participate for the long term benefit of our community, of our state, and ultimately, our nation."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges http://response.diverseeducation.com/digimag

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We invite Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), to join us as we reflect on the killing of George Floyd, one year after his passing. Hosted by David Pluviose, this episode takes a deep dive into the Black Lives Matter movement, diversity, equity, and inclusion work in the higher ed landscape, and other insights around racial equity. Dr. Gilliam also discusses the campus responses to COVID-19 and the George Floyd case, as well as his plans for diversifying the pipeline for leadership on campus.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• The campus response to the George Floyd case.
• What makes the case of George Floyd different from others?
• Dr. Gilliam's approach to tackling racial inequality on campus.
• UNCG's COVID response and plans for the fall.
• Thoughts and advice on implementing the DEI model.

QUOTABLES:

"I've seen a lot of diversity initiatives. And I am convinced now more than ever unless we embed these things and embed the expectations that this is what great universities do, we'll never change anything."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

A message from University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG) Chancellor Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr.: https://news.uncg.edu/a-message-from-the-chancellor-on-racial-equity/

RACIAL EQUITY AT UNCG: https://racialequity.uncg.edu/

A Year Later, Institutions Reflect on Systemic Changes Following the Murder of George Floyd: https://diverseeducation.com/article/215804/

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Nicole Lynn Lewis is the author of Pregnant Girl: A Story of Teen Motherhood, College, and Creating a Better Future for Young Families, as well as the founder of the nonprofit organization Generation Hope. Nicole is no stranger to the challenges faced by teenage student parents, especially having been one herself, and has been on a mission to spark systemic change and support student parents through her book and her organization. In this episode, she talks with Diverse host Jamal Watson about the details of her recently released memoir and issues a call to action for supporting teen mothers, student parents, and young families. Tune in as Nicole sheds light on this often-overlooked student population and find out what can and should be done to acknowledge and support the student parent community.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• The motivation and mission behind Pregnant Girl.
• Impacts of the pandemic on student parents.
• The evolution of the student parent and teen parent experience over the past 20 years.
• Day-to-day challenges faced by student parents.
• How higher education institutions have been addressing student parent needs.
• What is Generation Hope about and what does it do?
• Policies that keep parents of color from entering and graduating college.
• The importance of childcare provision policies for student parents.
• How can we be of help and service to student parents?

QUOTABLES:

"We're not talking about them. We're not making sure that we understand their experiences and their needs. And there's so much work that has to be done to start putting them on the radar of institutions and policymakers. And I'm hoping that this book does that."

"A lot of our policies or processes are reactions. And our lack of support comes from this idea that, you know, young people are fine, they have a pregnancy, and then they spiral out of control."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Visit the Generation Hope website at https://www.generationhope.org/

Follow Generation Hope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportgenhope/?hl=en

Follow Generation Hope on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupportGenHope

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