Redesign America with Mustafa Ali-Smith

Despite its often vague and broad meaning, job fit has been found to be used consistently in student affairs hiring spaces by both candidates and employers while engaging in the search process. Even though there may be modest intentions behind its inception, unclear and vague use of job fit within the student affairs job process can prove harmful as means of condoning exclusionary practices against candidates while upholding hierarchical and oppressive practices while adhering to institutional whiteness within hiring practices in student affairs. 

The United States criminal justice system is complex in design, and many people just don't understand it and its inner workings. There are people who want to be involved in criminal justice reform, yet realize that the system has many moving parts. On today's episode, we are joined by a graduate researcher at Columbia University, Candice Crutchfield, as she discusses the criminal justice system, organizations advocating for reform, and ways that everyday citizens can get involved in being a part of this change.

A brief introduction from Mustafa Ali-Smith on what to expect from Redesign America's new podcast. A monthly podcast that will discuss and analyze topics and issues with experts and individuals studying in the respective fields.