View from Venus

Topics Discussed in this Episode:How teaching and doing justice work at a college of art and design is different.Lyssa's work as the Dean of the Office of Justice, Equity, and Transformation.The history of MassArt,  the first public independent art college in the United StatesLyssa's career journey. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Lyssa at MassArtMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Magdalena's new co-authored book, The Latinx Guide to Graduate School. Her motivation for writing the book, informed by her own experiences in graduate school.The retention and mentoring of Latinx and other historically underserved faculty and students in higher education.Magdalena's role as Vice Provost for Faculty Success at San Jose State University and the story of her career journey. Putting research into practice in administration.Magdalena's research on representations of Mexican Americans in early twentieth century American cultural production.Her article about  Jennifer Lopez and its reception. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Magdalena at San Jose State UniversityThe Latinx Guide to Graduate School (co-authored with Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales)“I Love How We Developed a Community Already”: A Graduate Student Orientation Model for Minority-Serving Programs and InstitutionsHottentot 2000: Jennifer Lopez and Her ButtMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Jennifer's new co-authored book, It's Not Free Speech: Race, Democracy, and the Future of Academic Freedom.Motivation for writing the book and thoughts on its reception.Writing for the Academe blog.Fascism in higher ed.Ron DeSantis and higher ed. Activism and the consequences of speaking up (or not) in the academy. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Jennifer Ruth at Portland StateJennifer's websiteJennifer's new co-authored book, It's Not Free Speech: Race, Democracy, and the Future of Academic FreedomJennifer's writing at the Academe blog“Florida Bill Would Destroy Higher Education as We Know It”Music Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Karyn's new book: Nine Guiding Principles for Women in Higher Education.Opportunities and challenges of being a woman in higher education.Karyn's workshop:  Planning a Realistic Summer BreakThe process of writing her book.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Karyn Sproles's websiteKaryn's book: Nine Guiding  Principles for Women in Higher Education. Karyn at the US Naval AcademyMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Dominique's project that explores the links between race, racism, and how student loan policies are covered in the media..Her interest in media coverage of student learns and early findings.Dominique's career path and the story of how she made it to her current role.The importance of setting boundaries in the life of a faculty member.The benefits of working as a faculty member.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Dominique Baker's websiteProject on Media Coverage of Student Debt and Race Study of Impact of Test-Optional AdmissionsHate crimes and Black college student enrollmentToo much or nothing at all: Racialized organizations and higher education policy communication in Texas.Persuasion through Slanted Language: Evidence from the Media Coverage of Immigration“Not Nearly as Bad”: Social Comparisons and the Debt ExperienceMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Ariana's book, Reparative Universities: Why Diversity Alone Won't Solve Racism in Higher Ed.Her administrative career and her career journeyLessons and reflections for those doing DEI work in higher edFinding joy and creating a joy practiceRoller derby and roller skating as a joy practice. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Ariana Gonazles Stokas's websiteReparative Universities: Why Diversity Alone Won't Solve Racism in Higher EdThinking in the Midst podcastMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode: Experiences of women of color in faculty positions at our teaching-oriented institutions. Strategies for individuals and institutions to support faculty advancementColor-evasive frames deployed by higher education and  student affairs professionalsResources Discussed in this Episode:Blanca Vega at Montclair State UniversityDelegitimizing Race: The Role of Color-evasive Ideologies and HESA ProfessionalsHispanic-Serving Institutions as Racialized Organizations: Elevating Intersectional Consciousness to Reframe the “H” in HSIsServing Black Communities at Hispanic Serving InstitutionsDelegitimizing Race“What Is the Real Belief on Campus?” Perceptions of Racial Conflict at a Minority-Serving Institution and a Historically White InstitutionScholar Mami Strategies: Advancing in the Teaching-Oriented Institution at Mid-Career.Music Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode: Challenges faculty faced while caring for children during the pandemic.Taking an equity-minded approach to faculty workload.Best practices related to faculty workload equity.Resources Discussed in this Episode: Dawn at University of Maryland. Faculty-Related COVID-19 Policies and Practices at Top-Ranked Higher Education Institutions in the United States“You can't hide your children anywhere”: Perceptions of organizational support for work‐life during the pandemic among academic couples who parentAddressing Workload Equity: Seven Strategies for ChairsGendered and racialized perceptions of faculty workloadsMaking faculty work visible: An equity‐minded approachEquity-minded faculty workloads: What we can and should do now. American Council on EducationEquity-Minded Faculty WorkloadsMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Sharon's new book, Unsettling the University: Confronting the Colonial  Foundations of US Higher Education.Decolonization in the context of higher education.The challenges of teaching in this context.The future of higher education and the difficulty of imagining a different future.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Sharon's book: Unsettling the University: Confronting the Colonial Foundations of US Higher EducationSharon at The University of British ColumbiaUniversities confronting climate change: beyond sustainable development and solutionism in Higher EducationReflections on “Unsettling the University” and Its Call to Responsibility in Critical Internationalization ReviewSharon's piece at Inside Higher Ed: Beyond ApologiesMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode: Racial stratification in Cuba's private tourism economy.Experiences of Black homestay hosts in Havana.Content analysis of school board meetings from January 2020 to February 2022. How COVID impacted Sophia's work.The role of race in basic building blocks of education. Interaction between ideas of youth, childhood, and Blackness. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Sophia Lindner at Yale University.Critical Race Theory and Political Backlash at ASAMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Soft skills programs for female staff in higher education.Gender, eating disorders, and orthorexia nervosa. The neoliberal project of constructing the perfect you. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Alison at University of WestminsterSelf-care and entrepreneurism: An ethnography of soft skills development for higher education staffOrthorexia Nervosa: the Medicalization of Extreme Healthy Eating PracticesArachne, self-care and ‘power-nets' on women's self-development programmesShades of communitas: a study of soft skills programsI'm Skinny, I'm Worth More: Fashion Models' Experiences of Aesthetic Labor and Its Impact on Body Image and Eating BehaviorsWhat are the key features of Orthorexia Nervosa and influences on its development? A qualitative investigation?Feeling Our Way: An ethnographic exploration of university staff experiences of ‘soft skills' learning and development programmesMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Faculty development in the age of the global communityLessons learned about faculty development as a result of the COVID-19 pandemicAdvice for those of us supporting women faculty and staff at our universitiesResources Discussed in this Episode:Christel at Utrecht UniversityChristel on TwitterFaculty Development Post COVID19: A Cross-Atlantic Conversation and Call to ActionDeveloping a shared syllabus template as a living document of inclusive practices in a teaching and learning communityMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:The challenges and rewards of centering activism for social equality in your professional life. Bahar's personal and professional journey across multiple countries and continents. Founding a consultancy partnership offering evaluation and research support to nonprofit organizations. Recommendations for those interested in consulting as a side hustle or full-time job.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Bahar at the Hildreth InstituteBahar on TwitterEquity in Higher Education: A Promise Unfulfilled But Still AchievableMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Takeaways from Vicki's recent book, Managing Your Academic Career: A Guide to Re-Envision Mid-Career.Top lessons for mid-career women in higher ed.Unique opportunities and challenges for women at liberal arts colleges. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Vicki at Albion CollegeManaging Your Academic Career: A Guide to Re-Envision Mid-CareerWhere Are They Now? Revisiting Breneman's Study of Liberal Arts CollegesPreparing the next generation of institutional leaders: Strategic supports for mid-career faculty. Beyond Mentoring and Advising: Toward Understanding the Role of Faculty “Developers” in Student SuccessMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Equity issues in higher education.The academic labor market.Dual-career couple accommodation in higher education.Work/family balance in higher ed.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Lisa at the University of KansasDual-Career Couples: Keeping Them TogetherClear as Mud: Promotion Clarity by Gender and BIPOC Status Across the Associate Professor LifespanUnderstanding Career Mobility of Professors: Does Foreign-Born Status Matter?Music Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning)Why COIL can be an ideal entry point for folks considering international workStephanie's transition from K-12 to higher ed and how K-12 prepared her for working in higher edOpportunities for women, younger professionals and people of color in international educationThe changing make-up of leadership in international educationResources Discussed in this Episode:Stephanie at Florida International UniversityStephanie on LinkedInInterview with Stephanie at The PIE (Professionals in International Education)Music Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Work at the intersection of equity diversity and inclusion and international education is not that common.Nicole's work with Fulbright focused on increasing the international mobility of folks from underrepresented groups.The biggest opportunities and challenges in the DEI space during the past two plus yearsResources Discussed in this Episode:Fulbright U.S. Student ProgramNicole on LinkedInNicole at Penn State AbingtonMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Marjorie's new book, A Leadership Guide for Women in Higher Education.What it means to lead as a woman.The impacts will this new position have on my family? Why this focus and how is this different for women?  The importance of assembling a team of support partners—mentors, advisers and sponsors. Recommendations for women who are just starting to assemble their teamsResources Discussed in this Episode:The Council of Independent CollegesA Leadership Guide for Women in Higher EducationMary's blog posts on Marjorie's book: Who's on Your Team?,  Focus on the Maybes, and No More Mean GirlsMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Kim's leadership positions in community colleges for over 20 years. Advice for women thinking about working in community colleges and considering leadership positions in community collegesWhat it takes to become a coach and consultant and why Kim made this moveThe Great Contemplation and what it means for women in higher edRecurring themes in coaching women in higher edResources Discussed in this Episode:Kim Burns's websiteKim on TwitterKim's blog posts at Inside Higher EdKim on LinkedInMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Training as a key feminist space, place and process for transforming social relations and development practiceWays to get involved with Fulbright and the types of opportunities for Fulbright Specialists The Society of Gender ProfessionalsResources Discussed in this Episode:Kristy Kelly at Drexel UniversityFulbright Specialist ProgramSociety of Gender ProfessionalsMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Opportunities and challenges of working on a PhD during the COVID-19 pandemicUniversity of York's annual Sisterhood in Action ConferenceGender equality and right-wing womenWomen members of right-wing parties in Germany and AustriaRight-wing women and why they support right-wing politicsThe advantages of using zoom to tackle challenging subjectsResources Discussed in this Episode:Nicole Roy at University of YorkCentre for Women's Studies at University of York“Women Are Women”: Right-Wing Women's (Essentialist) Conceptualisation of Sex/Gender in Germany and AustriaMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Our dream vacationsEquity and graduate educationMentoring, wellbeing, and professional development of facultyDynamics of power in our everyday workCultural humility, feminist mentoring, and mutualityGender and racial inequalities in the STEM disciplinesInstitutionalized silenceResources Discussed in this Episode:Julie Posselt at University of Southern CaliforniaEquity in Graduate Education initiativeEquity in Science: Representation, Culture, and the Dynamics of Change in Graduate EducationHigher Education Administration for Social Justice and Equity: Critical Perspectives for LeadershipMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:The strangest gifts we've ever receivedThe biggest challenges facing women leaders in higher ed todayOpportunities with the great resignationChanging from one sector to another during this moment of opportunityRewriting the narrative of forward momentum in your careerResources Discussed in this Episode:Yves Salomon-Fernández on LinkedInYves Salomon-Fernández on TwitterUniversity of Venus blog at Inside Higher EdSouthern New Hampshire UniversityMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Leadership at Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesChallenges facing women leaders in higher ed, especially women of colorBoards of Trustees and equity, diversity, and inclusion goalsResources Discussed in this Episode:Felecia Commodore at Old Dominion UniversityPreparing to Fill the Leadership Gap: The Challenges Facing Women Leaders in Mid-Level Positions at Urban Community CollegesControlling images, comments, and online communities: A critical discourse analysis of conversations about Black Women HBCU presidentsToward Culturally Sustaining Governance in Higher Education: Best Practices of Theory, Research, and PracticeMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Paths to leadership in higher edChanges to the way institutions approach EDI workChallenges facing women leaders in higher ed, especially women of colorThe importance of networks for women leadersResources Discussed in this Episode:Becky Petitt at University of California, San DiegoUC San Diego Principles of CommunityHERS Leadership Institute Music Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Intentionally creating spaces for flourishing in the academyCreating a feminist design lab across higher ed institutionsPandemic memes, gender, and digital activismThe limits and possibilities of the #MeToo movementResources Discussed in this Episode:Shana MacDonald at University of WaterlooqLab Collaborative Feminist Design LabFeminist futures: #MeToo's possibilities as poiesis, techné, and pharmakonWhat Do You (Really) Meme? Pandemic Memes as Social Political RepositoriesMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Moving from a traditional faculty role to advocacy and policy work.  The challenges of leadership during COVID-19 and lessons learned.Non-traditional opportunities for PhD trained academics. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Jacqueline Rodriguez at AACTEJacqueline on TwitterSpecial Education Law and Policy: From Foundation to ApplicationMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:The current state of feminism on campus.The challenges of intersectional work.The problem of just adding women to the mix without making systemic changes.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Anna Sampaio at Santa Clara UniversityAnna on TwitterTerrorizing Latina/o Immigrants: Race, Gender, and Immigration Politics in the Age of SecurityMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Leadership challenges during the COVID-19 global pandemic, economic downturn, and racial and social unrest. Supporting students, faculty, and staff during this time.Balancing safety and wellness on campus. President Jackson's evolving leadership style.Having the right people in the room and the importance of equity of voice.Strategies for achieving equity of voice and getting  more people to speak up.Advice for those interested in a college presidency.The importance of sponsors and mentors. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Shanna JacksonNashville State Community CollegeMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:How we learn to become literate citizens through reading.The representation of Black women across the Canadian cultural landscape.Chantal's collection of poetry, How She Read.How the lives and stories of our students impact our research and writing. Prescriptive vs. descriptive grammar. How Chantal's creative work influences the way she teaches research methods. The interrelatedness of Identity and Research and research as a method of identity formation. Students and discourse communities.Chantal's work in the current Canadian Senate show. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Chantal GibsonChantal on InstagramSimon FraserHow She ReadChantal reading her poetry on YouTube. A Grammar of Loss: Studies in Erasurebell hooks' Teaching to TransgressCanadian Senate showPhoto Credit: Marianne MeadahlMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Social media, political campaigns, and authenticityGender, authenticity, and the American presidencyHow digital media interferes with our daily lives and makes it harder to concentrate. Smartphone addiction. Employee surveillance and the gig economyResources Discussed in this Episode:Gunn Enli at University of Oslo Gunn at Academia.eduDigital Detox project Music Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode: Ways to build community during remote learning and work from homeThe importance of bearing witness with our studentsCreating spaces for people to tell their stories.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Nicola BlakeGutmann Community CollegeMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Embodied PedagogyExhaustion during COVIDFaculty Developers Zoom fatigue Cameras, trauma, and PTSDMarking the space of learning on the bodyResources Discussed in this Episode:Ann GagnéAll Things Pedagogical blogTouching the Untouchable: Connecting, Ethical Caring, and Teaching During COVID-19Ann on TwitterMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:The importance of volunteer work in the life of an academicFinding time for creative work as a faculty memberSources of creative inspiration for academicsWomen and the media in TurkeyResources Discussed in this Episode:Selcen ÖnerSelcen on YouTubeBahçeşehir University LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome, ItalyMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Transitioning staff, faculty, and students during COVID-19Developing and implementing the inaugural Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Equity at Albany StateHosting the television show, Realizing PotentialWhat it means to be your holistic self while working in higher edThe importance of community engagement in higher edResources Discussed in this Episode:Wendy WilsonAlbany State UniversityRealizing Potential television programMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Tips and advice for preventing burnout.Ways to support faculty well-being. Rebecca's forthcoming book,  Professor Burnout: Identifying, Addressing, and Destigmatizing Faculty Burnout in Higher Education. The relationship between burnout and productivity.Lessons for creating boundaries and doing good boundary maintenance.The relationship between coaching and well-being and how this fits into Rebecca's career trajectory. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Rebecca Pope-RuarkGeorgia Tech Center for Teaching and LearningAgile Faculty: Practical Strategies for Managing Research, Service, and TeachingSlow Hustle Mastermind with Katie LinderMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Differences between feminist mentoring and traditional mentoring. Hierarchical vs. relational mentoring and the importance of mutuality in mentoring.Defining mutuality and the factors that help increase mutuality. Top challenges minoritized women leaders face and recommended strategies for institutions and individuals.Approaching mentoring as a space for activism and transforming systems.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Ague Mae ManongsongFeminist Mentoring WorkshopMutuality and mentoring schemas Music Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:What are you hoarding while you stay at home during COVID-19?Ways to help women reach their full potential.Barriers to women's success.Staying active and connecting with others while practicing physical distancing. How to have brave and difficult conversations. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Judy NeufeldSpark SisterhoodEmerge AmericaMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:What is your favorite breakfast food?Reasons for leaving academia and founding the feminist collective, Design Beku, doing work in public humanities.How Padmini is able to reach more audiences by working outside of academia. Feminist spaces within Digital Humanities and the need for improvement. The importance of intersectionality for the work of dominant caste feminists in India. The harnessing of Twitter, blogs, Facebook, and Instagram as activist spaces and spaces for feminist solidarity. Digital spaces as spaces for testimony and counterpoints to national narratives. Gendering the Smart City, a project focused on demonstrating the ways in which gender characterizes our relationship to the city. Her work with a group of young women living in a resettlement colony in Delhi through Jagori, a locally embedded NGO. The use of WhatsApp Diaries to document gendered experiences in the  Madanpur Khadar neighborhood in Delhi. When it comes to designing space, the default is to design spaces for men.  Resources Discussed in this Episode:Padmini Ray MurrayDesign BekuSrishti Institute of Art, Design, and TechnologyGendering the Smart CityWikimedia UKCretonsAyona DottaKhadar ki Ladkiyan [Khadar Girls] videoJagori nonprofit#AanaJaana ESRI Storymap #AANAJAANA [#COMINGGOING] EXHIBITIONWikipedia page for Madanpur Khadar JJ ColonyMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Warm up question: are you a listener or a talker?Sherri's background in physical education and how that informs her teaching and coaching practice. Creeping imposter syndrome and how it can cause you to second guess yourself, slow you down, or soften your voice. The importance of listening and creating space for listening as a form of resistance. Listening as challenging but important work. Podcasts as a space for listening.Creating communal writing spaces as a form of listening. Pushing yourself to listen to voices that make you uncomfortable. Listening as a 21st century skill. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Sherri Spelic at Edified Listener blogSherri on LinkedInSherri on TwitterIdentity, Education and Power on MediumMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:What do you do when you're having a bad day?What does it mean to disrupt white supremacy and how can we do that effectively within higher ed?Ways of advancing racial literacy on campus.Disrupting white supremacy happens over generations. How white supremacy operates in admissions in hiring through conversations about excellence, standards, culture fit, and quality. The relationship between free speech and hate speech.The importance of thinking of speech in terms of harm and asking: who is being harmed by the kind of speech w're inviting onto our campuses?The importance of racial literacy within EDI committees on campus and moving beyond bias and implicit bias. The ways in which white women and men can step back and open up spaces for people of color to take the lead at our institutions. Far right attacks of faculty as attacks on public higher education and democracy. The shift in higher ed from a public good to a commodity. The challenge of being a public scholar and a scholar activist at a time when institutions are ill-prepared to protect faculty from threats and attacks. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Jessie DanielsHunter College, Sociology DepartmentHarvard's Berkman Klein CenterPublic Scholar AcademyCrazy by Gnarls BarkleyJessie Daniel AmesAssociation of Southern Women for the Prevention of LynchingEbony and Ivory by Craig WilderTricia MatthewWritten/Unwritten by Patricia MatthewRacist Culture by David Theo GoldbergTressie McMillan Cottom on higher edMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Kim’s leadership in community colleges and the opportunities for women to lead in this space. The importance of leadership affinity groups in our careers.A.C.E.’s Women’s Network and the Moving the Needle initiative focused on getting more women into the college presidency role. The crucial role that community colleges play in higher ed. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Kimberly LeeACE Women's NetworkGeorgia Association of Women in Higher Education (GAWE)ACE Women's Network: State Networks DirectoryMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be?The origin and mission of HERS : Women in Higher Education Leadership, an organization for women leaders in higher education.Overview of HERS programs.Importance of a leadership network for women in higher ed.What happens when people don't see you for the leader that you are and when people don't listen to you. With financial challenges at our institutions, we are experiencing situations where there are fewer people to do more of the work.How a network can help you with wicked problems that need wicked solutions. The role that search firms and executive coaches can play in your professional career. The value of working with a search firm for filing roles on your campus and in your own search for a new role.Advancing to the next stage in your career. Approaching coaching as a normal part of transitioning to a new role or a new institution.  Resources Discussed in this Episode:Ray BurgmanHERS: Women in Higher Education LeadershipHERS Leadership InstituteHERS Next Steps, Next StagesHERS Webinar SeriesAcademic SearchMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Women in Higher Ed, monthly newsletter for practitioners, with practical articles that creates a space for women to tell their stories.WIHE Editor Kelly Baker's role in creating the community of the publication.WIHE's job site and Twitter promotion of women getting promoted at their current institution or hired at new institutions. The #HigherEdReads initiative Karen Costa created with colleague, Clea Mahoney which creates an online space to help people keep on track with their professional reading goals. What Karen is reading right now: Indistractable by Nir Eyal - how to be more moderate with our screen use on devices.Figuring out how to talk about health and wellness in higher ed, especially the combination of bodies, minds, and spirits. How Karen's background as a yoga teacher influences her approach to health and wellness in higher ed. The loneliness and isolation of the faculty life and how faculty can use online networks to mitigate that sense of isolation. The importance of creating space for women in higher ed that goes beyond institutions. Ways to use the Women Working in Higher Ed document Karen created for potential collaboration. Using zoom coffee dates to network. Two additional book recommendations from Karen and one from Mary: Social by Matthew Lieberman, HIVEMIND by Sarah Rose Cavanaugh, and Generous Thinking by Kathleen Fitzpatrick. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Karen CostaWomen in Higher EdKelly J. Baker#HigherEdReadsIndistractable by Nir EyalClea MahoneyWomen Working in Higher Ed Google DocUniversity of VenusSocial by Matthew LiebermanHIVEMIND by Sarah Rose CavanaughGenerous Thinking by Kathleen FitzpatrickMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:If you could eliminate one thing from your daily routine, what would it be?The importance of pink meetings in your day, with people who are either a nurturing or catalyzing influence.Avoiding green meetings with people who are inhibiting or toxic.The importance of building time for networking off campus into your calendar.Determining what makes for a good committee assignment.Choosing service work that helps you build your network outside of your home department.How and why to get started with accreditation work on your campus.Accreditation as peer review, telling your story to others at peer institutions.Accreditation provides opportunities for faculty to interact with folks on campus that they don't normally interact with.How to become part of a visiting accreditation team.Annual accreditation meetings as ideal regional networking opportunities.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Lisa Ijiri at Lesley UniversityThe Progress Principle by Teresa Amabile and Steven KramerMassachusett's ACE Women's NetworkNECHEStandard Four: The Academic ProgramsNECHE Annual MeetingMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Itir’s journey to international work.Tips for international partnerships.Challenges and barriers to international partnerships.The importance of building relationships in building partnerships. Resources Discussed in this Episode:Itir Toksoz at University of VenusMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:if you left your current professional life behind and ran away to follow your dreams, what would you be doingHow and why Leslie combined a traditional academic position with a life coaching business on the side. Why getting tenure is often a time of an identity crisis and when you question your purpose more deeply. How being a coach helps Leslie have a direct impact on women in higher ed.How coaching skills improve teaching, research, and mentorship of students. Why academic women experience burnout and how to prevent burnout through value-based boundary setting.Why taking naps is important self-care.The importance of active listening for academics and why we need more of it.How to Identify internal blocks like guilt and hyper responsibility to others. The problem of overwork and busyness as core to academic culture.The importance of celebrating successes and creating a culture that celebrates success and values people. Top tips for avoiding academic burnout: take naps, say no, take lunch hour walks, express gratitude, stop competing over who is working hardest, and invest in yourself first.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Leslie WangLeslie’s coaching businessThe Slow Hustle MastermindBob RossMusic Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

Topics Discussed in this Episode:If you could have a year’s supply of anything, what would it be?The pros and cons of podcasting as a form of public engagement for womenGendered politics of the voice and expectations about what a listenable voice should sound like.Podcasting as one of the safest spaces for women doing public work because if people hate you, they just won’t listen.The practice of hate-reading and hate-skimming blog posts and using them as a platform for women-hating.The policing of women’s voices and the different expectations around vocal style in the medium of podcasts.Early 20th century middlebrow magazines as a formative public space for women writers and thinkers.The role of middlebrow magazines as spaces for making and maintaining race, class, and gender.The making of Witch, Please, Hannah’s podcast about the Harry Potter world.The importance of using podcasts as a space for using our academic training and knowledge to resonate with wider listeners.Hannah’s newest podcast, Secret Feminist Agenda, is like a really good bar conversation at the end of the day of the conference.The experimental peer review process of Secret Feminist Agenda and the importance of rethinking our approach to peer review.The skill set of making a podcast and the skill set of teaching a class are remarkably similar.Pitch yourself as a guest on a podcast that you listen to and tell us how it goes.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Hannah McGregorMarcelle KosmanWitch, Please podcastSecret Feminist Agenda podcastWilfrid Laurier University Press peer-reviewed podcastingThis American Life episode If You Don’t Have Anything Nice to Say, SAY IT IN ALL CAPSAnother Round podcast with Tracy Clayton and Heben NigatuSo You Want to Start a Podcast by Kristen MeinzerAlice Munro, Canadian authorSSHRC (Social Science and Humanities Research Council)Music Credits: Magic by Six UmbrellasSound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia

EPISODE NOTESTopics Discussed in this Episode:.If you could have one superpower, what would it be?Ways to deal with imposter syndrome.Recognizing and labeling imposter syndrome. The link between perfectionism and imposter syndrome.How can you get your butterflies flying in formation?Helping people embrace their unique strengths as opposed to do this, don't do that.The experiences of mid-career women who have been silenced, excluded, or talked over in the room. The importance of mentoring and coaching to create a safe space to talk with someone who is not judging you. The isolation of the faculty role and the importance of connecting with others outside of academia. At the end of the day, we’re all human. Resources Discussed in this Episode:ReverbMichelle Obama and imposter syndrome and I’m good enoughBrene Brown and I am enoughBattle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace podcastFemale Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the WorkplaceMusic Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas 

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Using deadlines, invited talks, and conference presentations to advance a larger project (book, digital project).Focusing on the work you want to do, not the work other people want you to do. Using Asana and TickTick to manage projects and to-do lists. Building your network through friends, colleagues, and social media.Disseminating research on social media, through open access, and institutional repositories.Taking advantage of times of the day that are best for writing vs. responding to email. Faculty-librarian collaboration. Computational textual analysis of The Baby Sitters Club books.Leaving moments open for opportunities that make you think differently and connect you to new people.  Resources Discussed in this Episode:Roopika RisamTorn Apart/SeparadosNew Digital WorldsVisualizing the Global Du BoisAsanaTickTickMusic Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas 

Topics Discussed in this Episode:Promoting and celebrating other women in academia through networks of women.Self-promotion can feel like bragging and can make you uncomfortable.Promoting the work of faculty is important to the university and society.Ways that institutions can structure and increase the promotion of faculty work.The solitary life of the academic and the advantages of being part of a larger community.Women Also Know and University of Venus as models of women promoting other women.Recognizing and celebrating more mainstream publications such as op-eds and podcasts.Providing op-ed writing workshops and training faculty and public relations offices on methods for publicizing faculty work.Developing a fast-response team to help faculty and staff respond effectively to media requests.The need for a critical mass of female leaders on campus to change the culture to get women more comfortable with self-promotion.Getting over the idea that your work speaks for itself and that someone will find it.Finding a way to talk about and share your work in a way that you can be proud of.Resources Discussed in this Episode:Jeanne Zaino, Iona CollegeUniversity of Venus blog post on raising your profile on campusWomen Also Know StuffThe ConversationMusic Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas