This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher Education

We pick up where we left off in Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Aerial Ellis, who shares how important it is for people of color to feel as if they belong at an institution. In other words, a person of color has been hired  or included, now what does it take to retain them? 

That word, "belonging" has become a significant part of the diversity, equity and inclusion conversation and agenda. 

Take a listen!

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Learn more about Dr. Ellis on her website, https://www.aerialellis.com/ or LinkedIn. 

Dr. Aerial Ellis is one of the bright minds shining the spotlight in the DEI space, education and the business world. This dynamic woman is not only a business owner, but she is a professor and endowed chair at one of the country's highly regarded HBCUs, North Carolina Central University. Listen as we have a conversation about what it means to feel accepted and as if you belong in a workplace.

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We all want to experience some level of happiness in our lives, even in our work-life. And, we should.  After all, we spend the majority of our awake hours either working in an office or from home. 

In this episode, Dr. Pat Sanders shares ways to find your happy through transformation and a tested framework. Get this, it's not that hard to achieve. 

Click the listen button and join her now!

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Dr. Sybril Brown does not hold back when speaking about teaching, working with new generations of students and what it takes to be successful in the Academy.

Join our conversation as she speaks about how she stopped trying to teach and instead learned how to teach, leading to her success in the classroom. 

We also talk about:

• Different teaching methods. 
• How professors are no longer "sages on stages" due to the ability of students to "Google" everything. 
• Having multiple income streams. 
• Being adaptable.

You can find this former, award-winning journalist and veteran professor on twitter as @drsyb. 

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Women and people of color who work in higher education may have serious questions concerning their current career status. Kicking off Season 5, Dr. Pat asks, are you still happy, or is it time to move on?

She says these are some questions you may need to ask yourself: 

• Do I love waking up 90 plus percent of the time to go to work?
• Do I feel respected for what I do?
• Is valued a word I would use in describing my existence in my workspace?
• Is the motivation still there?

Find some of the answers and how to arrive at your own in this episode. All episodes are available on drpatsanders.com  or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Dr. Pat examines the academic and personal lives of women of color who have dedicated their life's work to higher education. 

Be sure to subscribe, share and leave a positive review and 5-star rating. For questions or guest suggestions, email her at [email protected].

Match your goals with your values. Dr. Darshon Reed shared amazing tips:

1. SMART Goals  and RESTART goals.

2. Goal disengagement: limiting number of goals expectations for the year.

3. Goals should identify with your character traits.

Dr. Reed is trained in experimental psychology and is a graduate of Lifespan Developmental Program and has an extensive background in Developmental Psychology.  She also does diversity work. Find more at https://www.drpatsanders.com/

Enjoy this past episode with Dr. Leslie Wang who has experienced perks and drawbacks while  living and teaching as an Asian American woman in the U.S. On this episode, she speaks to us about:

1. Her experiences in the academy. 2. Her journey home to China in an attempt to find her roots. 3. Her research and work on children adopted from China. 4. Asian hate. 5. Coaching women.

You can find more about her on her website, https://www.lesliekimwang.com/about, or https://www.drpatsanders.com/

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Dr. Ashley Adams on Mentoring and Administration.

Where do you want to go? 

What is your ultimate goal?

How will you get there? 

Adams, mentors women to their fullest potential while teaching.

Listen in as she shares from experience and research. 

(Replay) 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 power of sisterhood and connection between women in the world of academia.

You find Dr. Woodard on Twitter using the handle @jlbwoodard.

(Replay) 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 power of sisterhood and connection between women in the world of academia.

You find Dr. Woodard on Twitter using the handle @jlbwoodard.