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In this episode of the Speaking Out of Place podcast, Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with Lindsay Weinberg and Robert Ovetz about the use of Artificial Intelligence in higher education. Under the guise of “personalizing” education and increasing efficiency, universities are increasingly sold on AI as a cure to their financial ills as public funds dry up and college applications drop. Rather than maintain that education is an essential public good that needs broad support, universities are looking to technology in ways that are changing the nature of education in dangerous and destructive ways. As Lindsay writes in the book, Smart University: “Higher education is becoming increasingly synonymous with digital surveillance in the United States. Advanced network infrastructure, internet- connected devices and sensors, radio frequency identification (RFID), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are being celebrated as a means of ushering in the age of “smart universities,” one where institutions canrun their services more efficiently and strengthen the quality of higher education using digital tools. However, as this book demonstrates, these tools have a darker side. They allow public universities to respond to and perpetuate corporate logics of austerity, use student data to reduce risk of financial investment in the face of dwindling public resources, and track student behavior to encourage compliance with institutional metrics of success. Surveillance of student behavior forms the foundation of the smart university, often in ways that prove harmful to students— particularly those who are already marginalized within the academy.They talk about these issues and attach them to critical issues of labor—everything from the outsourcing of the most dangerous work to laborers in the Global South, to the way university workers at all levels are subordinated to the logic that drives AI. They end with a discussion of what we can and should do about it.Dr. Lindsay Weinberg is a clinical associate professor in the Honors College at Purdue University, and the Director of the Tech Justice Lab. Her research and teaching are at the intersection of science and technology studies, media studies, and feminist studies, with an emphasis on the social and ethical impacts of digital technology. She is interested in the constitutive role that history and unequal power relations play in shaping the design,Robert Ovetz, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science and teaches non-profit management and labor relations in the Master of Public Administration program at San José State University. He is the author and editor of four books, including We the Elites (Pluto, 2022), and the forthcoming Rebels for the System: NGOs and Capitalism (2025 Haymarket Press).www.palumbo-liu.comhttps://speakingoutofplace.comBluesky @palumboliu.bsky.socialInsta @speaking_out_of_place

In this episode of the Speaking Out of Place podcast, Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with Lindsay Weinberg and Robert Ovetz about the use of Artificial Intelligence in higher education. Under the guise of “personalizing” education and increasing efficiency, universities are increasingly sold on AI as a cure to their financial ills as public funds dry up and college applications drop. Rather than maintain that education is an essential public good that needs broad support, universities are looking to technology in ways that are changing the nature of education in dangerous and destructive ways. As Lindsay writes in the book, Smart University: “Higher education is becoming increasingly synonymous with digital surveillance in the United States. Advanced network infrastructure, internet- connected devices and sensors, radio frequency identification (RFID), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are being celebrated as a means of ushering in the age of “smart universities,” one where institutions canrun their services more efficiently and strengthen the quality of higher education using digital tools. However, as this book demonstrates, these tools have a darker side. They allow public universities to respond to and perpetuate corporate logics of austerity, use student data to reduce risk of financial investment in the face of dwindling public resources, and track student behavior to encourage compliance with institutional metrics of success. Surveillance of student behavior forms the foundation of the smart university, often in ways that prove harmful to students— particularly those who are already marginalized within the academy.They talk about these issues and attach them to critical issues of labor—everything from the outsourcing of the most dangerous work to laborers in the Global South, to the way university workers at all levels are subordinated to the logic that drives AI. They end with a discussion of what we can and should do about it.Dr. Lindsay Weinberg is a clinical associate professor in the Honors College at Purdue University, and the Director of the Tech Justice Lab. Her research and teaching are at the intersection of science and technology studies, media studies, and feminist studies, with an emphasis on the social and ethical impacts of digital technology. She is interested in the constitutive role that history and unequal power relations play in shaping the design,Robert Ovetz, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science and teaches non-profit management and labor relations in the Master of Public Administration program at San José State University. He is the author and editor of four books, including We the Elites (Pluto, 2022), and the forthcoming Rebels for the System: NGOs and Capitalism (2025 Haymarket Press).www.palumbo-liu.comhttps://speakingoutofplace.comBluesky @palumboliu.bsky.socialInsta @speaking_out_of_place

The next few years will be extraordinary for major sporting events in California with the Bay Area hosting both Super Bowl 60 and the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and Los Angeles hosting the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2028. These events invite millions of local spectators and international visitors, with the city of Los Angeles expecting 5 million visitors alone for what the mayor hopes will be a transit-first Olympics. How can buses, trains, highways, and the people who keep them running safely facilitate the movement of these crowds while minimizing impact on the community and environment?  The 16th Annual Norman Y. Mineta National Transportation Policy Summit will feature internationally renowned experts and special guests sharing best practices and insights from previous large-scale events, including Super Bowl 50 and the Paris Olympics, and how to apply global lessons—such as traffic management and communications planning—on a regional scale. Don't miss the exciting 90-minute conversation shaping the future of California! This program is supported by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the complex and urgent realities of human rights in modern society with Dr. William T. Armaline, a professor at San Jos State University and founder of the Human Rights Minor Program and Human Rights Institute. Drawing from his latest book Human Rights Praxis and the Struggle for Survival, Dr. Armaline offers a critical lens on why human rights frameworks often fall short in protecting human dignityespecially under the pressures of global capitalism, systemic racism, and increasing political repression. We explore how capitalist systems are deeply intertwined with racial injustice, the rise of a global police state, and the growing threats to civil liberties and democratic processes in the United States. Dr. Armaline also unpacks the transnational dynamics of migration and how state-led exploitation of migrants reflects broader patterns of human rights abuse. From discussing current U.S. immigration policies to offering insights on the ongoing conflicts in Israel-Palestine and Ukraine-Russia, this conversation confronts the limitations of mainstream human rights discourse and calls for a radical rethinking of justice and survival in the 21st century.https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown

Guest: Robert Ovetz is a lecturer in Political Science and Public Administration at San José State University. He writes about the politics of the labor movement, work, and the crisis of capitalism at the turn of the 20th century. He is the author of the book When Workers Shot Back: Class Conflict from 1877 to 1921.  The post When Workers Shot Back appeared first on KPFA.

Chelsea Stewart was born in 1997 in San Mateo County, CA. She lives in San Mateo and works in Palo Alto, CA. Stewart is currently attending San José State University while working towards her MFA in Spatial Arts. Stewart completed a residency in the Cubberley Artist Studio Program in Palo Alto, CA, and currently works as the Gallery Manager at the Pamela Walsh Gallery in downtown Palo Alto. She was a 2022 Content Emerging Artist Awardee and featured in Content Magazine issue 14.3, “Perform,” published by SVCreates.Follow Chelsea's work:chelseaannestewart.comInstagram: chelsea_anne_stewart

Mary Morse is an MFA candidate in Spatial Arts at San José State University, working in various mediums while exploring texture, color, and memory in her work. Her interdisciplinary approach enables her to create work that is unique, introspective, and innovative. She is showcasing work that combines soft materials and rigid forms in felt, incorporating painting and metalwork into her installations.Follow Mary's work:primarymorse.comInstagram: primarymorse

We are excited to share with you our latest episode—a powerful conversation with Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President of San José State University.In this episode, we explore President Matson's journeyfrom being a first-generation college student to becoming a transformational university president. Along the way, she shares the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership, the role of mentors and sponsors in her rise, and herunwavering commitment to equity, community, and purposeful change.What makes her story so compelling is how deeply personaland authentic her leadership is. President Matson returned to lead in the very community her parents once left in search of opportunity—bringing everything full circle with a vision rooted in place, purpose, and what she so beautifully calls “the inheritance of courageous curiosity.”We talk about:✅ Building a new public university from the ground up✅ Creating systems of support for first-generation and underserved students✅ Knowing when—and how—to say “yes” to the next leadership chapter✅ Staying resilient, grounded, and open in the face of changeThis episode is for anyone seeking inspiration, clarity, orthat gentle push to keep leading boldly—even when the path isn't fully clear.Sound Bites"Honesty is always the best policy""Hope is not a strategy""Happiness is an inside job"

Carlos Alberto Sánchez is Professor of Philosophy at San José State University, USA.Book link: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/blooming-in-the-ruins-9780197691007---Become part of the Hermitix community:Hermitix Twitter - / hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix:Patreon - / hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpodHermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLKEthereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

How global capitalism intersects with inter-state relations? How are forces of private equity and transnational capital shaping the domestic and foreign policies that governments design to fulfill capital accumulation and geopolitical interests - often at the expense of human and environmental rights and dignity? An interview with Dr. William T. Armaline, Professor of Sociology and Human Rights at the San José State University and co-author of the new book Human Rights Praxis and the Struggle for Survival with Davita Silfen Glasberg. Join us in this exploration and subscribe to our podcast newsletter community here.⁠ Listen to related episodes:  Ep. 36 Dr. Roudabeh Kishi on Mapping Political Violence Ep. 86 Chloé Meulewaeter on Global Military Spending & Demilitarization Efforts Ep. 91 Dr. Paul Slovic & Dr. Scott Slovic on the Science Behind the Limits of Compassion Ep. 151 Dr. Luke Moffett on Reparations in Post-Conflict Societies Ep. 180 Dr. L. Ayu Saraswati on Pain, Power and Transnational Feminism Recommended links to this episode: Dr. William T. Armaline SJSU Profile Human Rights Praxis and the Struggle for Survival by William T. Armaline and Davita Silfen Glasberg What Will States Really Do For Us? The Human Rights Enterprise and Pressure from Below by William T. Armaline and Davita Silfen⁠ Glasberg Cannibal Capitalism:How our System is Devouring Democracy, Care, and the Planet – and What We Can Do About It, by Nancy Fraser Can Global Capitalism Endure?⁠, William I. Robinson

Questions? Feedback? Send us a text!Dr. Vin Del Casino, Provost at San José State University, joins our host, Joe Gottlieb, Higher Digital President and Chief Technology Officer, for a dynamic conversation on Creating Student Success in a Digital Now.Dr. Del Casino shares his vision for building a student-ready campus, ensuring institutions take responsibility for student success rather than placing the burden on learners. He explores how San Jose State, the original Silicon Valley start-up, is tackling digital transformation, integrating AI into education, and leveraging partnerships—like their collaboration with Adobe—to enhance student engagement and workforce readiness.Learn how to shift your institution from a deficit mindset to a new accountability model, why connection and community are vital to student success, and much more. References: Dr. Vincent Del CasinoSan José State UniversityBecoming A Student-Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership For Student Success Engage with host, Joe Gottlieb, at discussion@higher.digital at any time! Subscribe or follow TRANSFORMED wherever you listen, to get the latest episode when it drops and hear directly from leaders and innovators in higher ed tech and digital transformation best practices.Find and follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/higher-digital-inc

Preaching for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Julia Louise Morrow offers a reflection on living with "holy envy" that allows us to see the Spirit at work in unexpected ways: "Our baptismal calling challenges us to live out this holy envy. Peter's words—“I see that God shows no partiality”—are as relevant today as they were then, challenging us to examine our assumptions and be open to the ways God is working beyond the borders we often impose. This doesn't mean abandoning our own faith but recognizing that the Spirit can move in ways we might not expect." Julia Morrow is a writer based in San Diego, California. She holds a B.A. in philosophy and theology from Wheaton College and is completing dual master's degrees in theology at the Franciscan School of Theology and in library and information science at San José State University. She researches how art enriches spiritual practice, particularly in its ability to illuminate theological truths for modern audiences. Visit https://catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01122025 to learn more about Julia, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Today on Speaking Out of Place I talk with Lindsay Weinberg and Robert Ovetz about the use of Artificial Intelligence in higher education. Under the guise of “personalizing” education and increasing efficiency, universities are increasingly sold on AI as a cure to their financial ills as public funds dry up and college applications drop.  Rather than maintain  that education is an essential public good that needs broad support, universities are looking to technology in ways that are changing the nature of education in dangerous and destructive ways.  As Lindsay writes in the book, Smart University,“Higher education is becoming increasingly synonymous with digital surveillance in the United States. Advanced network infrastructure, internet-­ connected devices and sensors, radio frequency identification (RFID), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are being celebrated as a means of ushering in the age of “smart universities,” one where institutions can run their ­ services more efficiently and strengthen the quality of higher education using digital tools. However, as this book demonstrates, ­ these tools have a darker side. They allow public universities to respond to and perpetuate corporate logics of austerity, use student data to reduce risk of financial investment in the face of dwindling public resources, and track student be­hav­ior to encourage compliance with institutional metrics of success. Surveillance of student be­hav­ior forms the foundation ofthe smart university, often in ways that prove harmful to students—­ particularly ­ those who are already marginalized within the acad­emy."We talk about these issues, and attach them to critical issues of labor—everything from the outsourcing of the most dangerous work to laborers in the Global South, to the way university workers at all levels are subordinated to the logic that drives AI.  We end with a discussion of what we can and should do about it.Dr. Lindsay Weinberg is a clinical associate professor in the Honors College at Purdue University, and the Director of the Tech Justice Lab. Her research and teaching are at the intersection of science and technology studies, media studies, and feminist studies, with an emphasis on the social and ethical impacts of digital technology. She is interested in the constitutive role that history and unequal power relations play in shaping the design, application, and reception of technological innovations. Her work has appeared in Lateral, Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture, Impost: A Journal of Critical and Creative Work, the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research, Catalyst: Feminism, Theory, Technoscience, and Frontiers: International Journal of Study Abroad. Her book, Smart University: Student Surveillance in the Digital Age (John Hopkins UP, 2024) examines the proliferation of digital tools for higher education governance, and their impacts on marginalized people within and beyond the university's walls. She has been the recipient of internal and external grants to support research, seminars, and workshops concerning the justice-related implications of digital technology, including from the National Science Foundation, the Indiana Humanities, and the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence.Robert Ovetz, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science and teaches non-profit management and labor relations in the Master of Public Administration program at San José State University. He is the author and editor of four books, including We the Elites (Pluto, 2022), and the forthcoming Rebels for the System: NGOs and Capitalism to be published in 2025 by Haymarket Press. Robert writes regularly for Dollars & Sense magazine. 

At this week's Round Table, Inyoo and Kassandra engage in a captivating conversation with Dr. William T. Armaline, a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at San José State University. Dr. Armaline is the founder of the Human Rights Minor at SJSU, a dedicated educator, and the author of several influential works on human rights and politics. Drawing from his working-class roots and extensive experience in academia and activism, Dr. Armaline offers a unique and insightful perspective on the evolving political landscape. The discussion explores the potential for a Great Realignment in the U.S. party system, the critical role of organized labor, and the impact of state-level violence on society. Together, they examine the United States' historical engagement with violence, particularly state-sanctioned violence, and how various demographics perceive and experience these issues today. Dr. Armaline also highlights how both major political parties have often fallen short in addressing the concerns of the American people, missing crucial opportunities to connect with voters on a deeper level. Throughout the episode, he shares heartfelt advice for young activists, expressing his unwavering belief in their ability to drive meaningful change. He underscores the importance of self-education, staying informed, and organizing to create social and political transformation. Dr. Armaline's message is clear: the future belongs to those who are committed to shaping it through action and education. Thank you for listening!

THIS EPISODE:Join us on All Things Unexplained as we delve into a groundbreaking discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Weiss, a leading anthropologist from San José State University. In this episode, we explore her latest research, "The Study of California's Past is Dead and Reburied," which uncovers the cessation of human skeletal remains studies in California's public universities due to regulatory changes and new laws like AB226 and AB389. Dr. Weiss shares insights into how these changes are not only affecting scientific research but also the teaching of anthropology and archaeology. Discover how these policies are reshaping our understanding of California's prehistoric past and what this means for the future of anthropological studies. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges the intersection of science, law, and cultural heritage.ARTICLE: https://journalofcontroversialideas.org/article/4/2/283Anthropology & Beyond with Dr. Elizabeth Weisshttps://youtube.com/live/zusToSQNYMw?feature=shareOn the Warpath https://amzn.to/4f5Dway (small % supports ATU)

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them)In this conversation, Will Wright and Josh Burtram engage with Bill Armaline, a professor of sociology and human rights expert, to explore the complex landscape of human rights. They discuss the origins, definitions, and instruments of human rights, the historical context of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the philosophical foundations that underpin these rights. The conversation also delves into the challenges of enforcing human rights on a global scale, particularly in relation to the role of the United Nations and the unique position of the United States in international law. In this conversation, Bill Armaline discusses the complexities of international law, particularly in relation to the Israel-Palestine conflict, the role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the implications of U.S. foreign policy. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the legal frameworks that govern these issues and the need for collective action through labor movements to address injustices. Armaline argues that the current geopolitical landscape is heavily influenced by economic interests and highlights the disconnect between the ruling classes and the general populace.Guest Bio:William Armaline is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and founder of the Human Rights Minor Program and Human Rights Institute at San José State University.  His formal training and professional experience spans sociology, education, and human rights.  Dr. Armaline's interests, applied work, and scholarly publications address social problems as they relate to political economy, politics, human rights, racism, critical pedagogy, inequality and youth, mass incarceration, policing, and drug policy reform.  His new book with co-author Davita Silfen Glasberg (Human Rights Praxis and the Struggle for Survival, Routledge Press, forthcoming on August 22, 2024) examines the threats to human rights and survival posed by global capitalism and an increasingly militarized and authoritarian world that takes the form of a global police state in scope and effect. "The Faith Roundtable" is a captivating spinoff from the Faithful Politics podcast, dedicated to exploring the crucial issues facing the church in America today. Hosted by Josh Burtram, this podcast brings together faith leaders, theologians, and scholars for deep, respectful discussions on topics at the heart of American Christianity. From the intersection of faith and public life to urgent matters such as social justice and community engagement, each episode offers insightful conversations Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/

Carlos Alberto Sánchez is Professor of Philosophy at San José State University, USA. Book link: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/mexican-philosophy-for-the-21st-century-9781350319141/ ---Become part of the Hermitix community:Hermitix Twitter - / hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix:Patreon - / hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpodHermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLKEthereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Welcome, everyone! I'm thrilled to have Supervisor Cindy Chavez with us today. Cindy is someone who has dedicated her life to serving the very community she grew up in – right here in Santa Clara County, the city of San José and the San Francisco Bay Area. Coming from a working-class family, Cindy brings a down-to-earth perspective and a tireless work ethic that resonates with so many of us in this area. Her journey is inspiring. She started at San José State University, where her commitment to community and social justice took root, leading her toward a career tackling real issues that impact people's lives, like health, transportation, and education. From her time at the South Bay Labor Council to her leadership on the Board of Supervisors, she's made a real impact on the landscape of Silicon Valley. As an advocate for wage equality she has pushed policies that support working families. She was instrumental in recognizing the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote in 2020, initiatives that help empower more voices in our community. Supervisor Chavez has also addressed some of the most critical issues in the county, from establishing the Intimate Partner Violence Blue Ribbon Commission to [...]

Send us a message!Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! M&M continue Season 4 with the inspiring, talented, and wonderful Gabriel Mata!IG: gabrielmatamovingSite: www.gabrielmatamovement.comGabriel Mata (gah-bryehl mah-tah) is a Mexican American dance choreographer, educator, and performer from Washington DC. He received his Masters in Fine Arts - dance from the University of Maryland - College Park.Mata's seven-year research has cultivated his own performance work of “motion memoirs.” While focused on movement, the work is about centering marginalized narratives and identities removed from expectation of concert dance and the white lens. Motion memoirs make themes of Latinx, queerness, and immigration a part of a receptive conversation with viewers.Mata's dance works have been performed in California, New York, Minnesota, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Jersey, Washington DC, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. His work has been presented at Stanford University, San José State University, Georgian Court University, Howard Community College, and American University; and has been commissioned by David Herrera Performance Company, Jane Franklin Dance, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Dance Loft on 14, sjDANCEco, Charlotte Dance Festival, the Minnesota Fringe Festival, the Festival of Latin American Contemporary Choreographers, Dance Place, Silicon Valley Pride, the Hispanic National Bar Association, and Corazón Folklórico DC.Currently, Gabriel is an adjunct instructor at American University, the John Hopkins University Peabody Conservatory, and teaches at the Washington Ballet Adult Program. He has been an instructor at the University of Maryland - College Park and Coppin State University and a guest instructor at San José State University, Georgetown University, UMD - Baltimore County, and Stanford University. Mata is the inaugural Social Justice Commissioned Dance Artist at Dance Loft on 14th and the Arts Lab Fellow at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. He received the S&R Evermay Washington Award for the Fillmore Dance Studio. He has been awarded the Amplify Grant, DC Commission for the Arts and Humanities Fellowship Grant, DCCAH Performance Grant, and the Kennedy Center REACH Campus Residency.We are so happy to share his story with you. Comparte el amor with Support the show--Brought to you by MotionScoop Dance Corp, LNXdance Podcast is a series of conversations FOR Latinx dancers and educators BY Latinx dancers and educators. Join Mari & Marcus -M&M- as they dive deep into important topics in the dance industry and explore how being part of the Latinx community affects us, our contributions, decisions, and careers. We hope you enjoy our sip and chat. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment with what you loved, questions, and topics for next time! Follow us on our Instagram page, LNXdance, to interact with our community and with us.For business inquiries and to apply to be a guest, please email motionscoopinfo@gmail.com ¡Adiós! Hosts: Marcus Mantilla-Valentin & Mari VasconezSponsors: MotionScoop Dance Corp.

This episode was recorded on August 7th, 2024. Elizabeth Weiss is a distinguished anthropology professor and an expert in human skeletal remains analysis. With over two decades of experience delving into the lives of past societies, her diverse studies include scrutiny of pre-contact Californian Amerindians to 18th Century Quebec prisoners-of-war. Previously a curator of one of the largest collections of skeletal remains in the US at San José State University, her career was affected by a cancel culture campaign. Besides her contribution to academia with numerous books and articles in reputed outlets, Weiss has been featured in high-profile publications like The New York Times, New York Post, and Science. Serving as a board member of the National Association of Scholars, her latest book is "On the Warpath: My Battles with Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors" (2024).   Find more from Elizabeth: Wordpress: https://elizabethweiss74.wordpress.com/ Her book “On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors”: https://a.co/d/3mIHpVH   Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyPetersonPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammypetersonpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TammyPetersonPodcast  

Over ten years ago, activists and civic leaders ignited the Fight for $15, a movement that was once seen as radical—even Forbes labeled Nick's support for a $15 minimum wage as “near-insane.” Today, the movement's achievements are undeniable: Higher wages for millions of workers, increased union membership, reducing the racial wealth gap, and now raising the federal minimum wage to $15/ hr is one of the central issues in the 2024 presidential campaign, with two-thirds of voters in support. We thought it would be a good time to revisit this episode from 2023, where Yannet Lathrop and Dr. T. William Lester discuss their report from the National Economic Law Project examining the legacy of the movement and all it has accomplished over the last decade.  This episode originally aired on January 24, 2023. Yannet Lathrop is a Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst for the National Employment Law Project. Dr. T. William Lester is Professor and Acting Chair of Urban and Regional Planning at San José State University and Research Professor at UNC Chapel Hill. Twitter: @NELPnews Further reading: Ten-Year Legacy of the Fight for $15 and a Union Movement  Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer, @civicaction Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics Substack: The Pitch

A Microsoft outage linked to CrowdStrike has disrupted several federal agencies. CISA and DHS are collaborating with CrowdStrike, Microsoft, and others to address the outages. President Biden has been briefed and is in contact with affected entities. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has closed all offices, warning of longer wait times and unavailable online services. The Justice Department and Department of Veterans Affairs are also affected, with some DHS staff facing login issues. The FAA is monitoring airline IT issues but reports no impact on operations. The Energy Department's website is offline, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission reports normal operations. In other news, the White House has announced nearly $100 million in commitments to enhance access to emerging tech talent. OSTP revealed pledges from the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Digital Response, and several universities. The NSF will provide at least $48 million, with $32 million for its Emerging and Novel Technologies program and $16 million for the Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies program. U.S. Digital Response aims to double its support for under-resourced state and local governments. Academic institutions like San José State University, Spelman College, Georgetown University, the University of Michigan, and New York University have committed to various tech initiatives. Stay tuned to the Daily Scoop Podcast for more insights and updates on these stories and other developments in the federal tech space.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #901, & President Series #283, YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, San José State University YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Kirk Overstreet, President, John A. Logan College, YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠  Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, how is San Jose State leveraging its unique location to provide students with cutting-edge learning experiences & career opportunities? With major tech companies like Nvidia, Adobe, & Zoom just minutes away, how is San Jose State partnering with employers to co-create curriculum & embed classrooms in corporate spaces? As a majority-minority institution serving many first-generation students, what strategies is San Jose State employing to build diverse talent pipelines into the tech industry? Despite skepticism about the value of college, how is San Jose State demonstrating the transformative power of higher education, with outcomes like a 96% job placement rate? From stackable credentials to accelerated master's programs, what innovative models is San Jose State exploring to make the path to a degree more flexible & affordable? With the rapid advancements in AI & related fields, how is San Jose State staying agile in preparing students for the jobs of the future while also instilling timeless skills like critical thinking? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

What happens when foundational scientific concepts clash with modern identity politics? Today, our guest is Elizabeth Weiss, professor emeritus of anthropology at San José State University, Segal Center research fellow, and a renowned author. Her latest book, "On the War Path: My Battles with Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors", is now available. Weiss recounts her tumultuous journey through academia and the underlying conflicts within anthropology. These conflicts range from the debate between scientific knowledge and postmodern truths to the intersection of identity politics with the discipline. She also discusses the controversy surrounding the cancellation of a panel on the concept of binary sex by major anthropological associations, only for it to gain global attention after being reinstated. Join us as Elizabeth Weiss shares her steadfast commitment to objective knowledge and truth, her experiences with being canceled, and her aspirations for reform within the field of anthropology. In This Episode:Controversy over the binary concept of sexRetraction of anthropology panel on sexElizabeth Weiss's academic journey and researchChallenges in anthropology and repatriation lawsElizabeth Weiss's lawsuit and retirement settlement Follow Elizabeth on X here: https://twitter.com/eweissunburiedCheck out her latest book: https://a.co/d/9Os3MGa About Elizabeth:Elizabeth Weiss is professor emeritus of anthropology at San José State University. She's a 2023-2024 Faculty Fellow at the Mike & Sofia Segal Center for Academic Pluralism. She is on the board of the National Association of Scholars. Her latest book is On the Warpath: My Battles with Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors (Academic Press, 2024). Follow Heterodox Academy on:Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Fax5DyFacebook: https://bit.ly/3PMYxfwLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/48IYeuJInstagram: https://bit.ly/46HKfUgSubstack: https://bit.ly/48IhjNF

Sally Ashton, former Santa Clara County Poet Laureate, drops into the Hive to talk with Farnaz Fatemi about her most recent book of poems, Listening to Mars. She shares poems which explore the sadness and surreal world of lockdown, what space exploration says about humans, and more.  Sally Ashton is a poet, writer, Editor-in-Chief of the DMQ Review, San José State University professor emerita, lecturer, blogger, and workshop presenter who has taught over 100 workshops. She was appointed the second Santa Clara County Poet Laureate, 2011-2013. She has collaborated with both visual artists and musicians. She is Assistant Editor of They Said: A Multi-Genre Anthology of Contemporary Collaborative Writing, Black Lawrence Press, 2018. Her work is included in many anthologies. Listening to Mars is her fifth book of poems.

Brad speaks with Dr. Funie Hsu and Chenxing Han about race, heritage, and Asian American Buddhisms. They discuss the ways Asian American Buddhists are often misunderstood in the United States due to the incomplete representation of Buddhism in American culture and the contemporary predominance of Whiteness in Buddhist spaces.Dr. Funie Hsu is currently Associate Professor of American Studies at San José State University and was a former University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Davis. Her first book, Instructions for (Erasing) Empire: English, Domestication, and the US Colonization of the Philippines (under contract), demonstrates how English language instruction served to erase the violent reality of US occupation.Chenxing Han (she/her) is the author of Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists (2021); one long listening: a memoir of grief, friendship, and spiritual care (2023); and numerous articles and book chapters for both academic and mainstream audiences. A frequent speaker and workshop leader at schools, universities, and Buddhist communities across the nation, she has received fellowships from Hedgebrook, Hemera Foundation, the Lenz Foundation, and the University of Michigan. Learn more about APARRI. APARRI's vision is to create a society in which Asian Pacific American religions are valued, recognized, and central to the understanding of American public life. Since 1999, The Asian Pacific American Religions Research Initiative (APARRI) has been a vibrant scholarly community advancing the interdisciplinary study of Asian Pacific Americans and their religions. Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi: @bradleyonishiAudio Engineer and Musician: Scott Okamoto: @rsokamotoFor more information about research-based media by Axis Mundi Media visit: www.axismundi.usFunding for this series has been generously provided by the Henry Luce Foundation.

While the climate benefits from booming electric vehicle sales, the nation's transportation system faces an unfortunate predicament: less gasoline and diesel purchased means dwindling fuel tax revenue. Fuel tax revenue provides a core funding source for operating, maintaining, and improving transportation systems, so policymakers must find a replacement as soon as possible. This event explores such options as mileage fees, higher annual vehicle fees, or abandoning the user-pay principle and relying on general fund revenue.   This program is supported by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:08 — Naysan Rafati is Crisis Group's Iran Senior Analyst. His research is focused on the Iran nuclear deal and Iran's regional policies. 0:33 — Dustin Mulvaney is a Professor in the Environmental Studies Department at San José State University. His research focuses on the social and environmental dimensions of commodity chains and production systems. His latest book is  “Solar Power, Innovation, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice.”     The post Escalating Warnings of Iranian Retaliatory Attack Against Israel; Plus, Costs and Benefits of Converting Public Lands to Solar Energy Farms appeared first on KPFA.

Sally Ashton is a poet, writer, Editor-in-Chief of the DMQ Review, San José State University professor emerita, lecturer, blogger, and workshop presenter who has taught over 100 workshops. She was appointed the second Santa Clara County Poet Laureate, 2011-2013. She has collaborated with both visual artists and musicians. She is Assistant Editor of They Said: A Multi-Genre Anthology of Contemporary Collaborative Writing, Black Lawrence Press, 2018. Her work is included in many anthologies. Listening to Mars, her fifth book of poetry, was just released. Find more information on Sally, visit his website: https://sallyashton.com/ As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. A Zoom link will be provided in the chat window during the show before that segment begins. For links to all the past episodes, visit: https://www.rattle.com/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: Write a haiku sequence that talks about love without mentioning it by name. Next Week's Prompt: Revise a poem that you wrote a long time ago by radically shifting its perspective. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Not all news in higher ed is doom and gloom. San Jose State University is shining bright at the heart of innovation, building public-private partnerships that boost enrollment, community relationships, and public opinion about higher education. In this inspiring discussion, Dr. Drumm McNaughton is joined by Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President of San José State University, who shares her insights on leveraging the power of public-private partnerships to elevate the institution's role in education, innovation, and community engagement. At the helm of SJSU, located in the dynamic ecosystem of Silicon Valley, she exemplifies leadership in navigating and enhancing the university's impact through strategic collaborations. Key Points Overview  The Vision for San Jose State University SJSU embodies Silicon Valley's spirit, aiming to be a cradle for innovation and entrepreneurship. Focus on creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem for students, the institution, and the surrounding community. Dedication to enhancing its brand and enrollment by strategically leveraging its position and partnerships to address contemporary educational challenges. Addressing Urban Challenges and Enhancing Student Housing In response to the need for affordable student housing, SJSU, with the use of HESH funds, is collaborating with a third-party developer to convert a former Fairmont hotel tower into a residence hall in the heart of the downtown Innovation Corridor. A creative solution to address the occupancy levels in office buildings significantly contributes to the university's efforts in revitalizing the area and directly supporting students' needs. Creating an Environment through Public-Private Partnerships Prioritize corporate partnerships to provide students with job pipelines and opportunities for community betterment, aligning educational experiences with Generation Z's values and societal concerns. Actively engage with leading corporations and thought leaders to tackle issues that reflect the priorities of its student body and broader community interests. Why Corporate Partnerships Are Critical to Student Enrollment The significance of aligning educational offerings with students' practical needs and societal aspirations, especially in addressing global challenges such as public health, climate change, and environmental stewardship. How SJSU's strategic collaborations with corporations and community leaders enrich the student experience and contribute to societal well-being. The Significance of Being an Anchor Institution SJSU's role as a steadfast community pillar, providing stability, contributing to local development, and playing an irreplaceable role in the socio-economic fabric of the region.  The Role of Universities as Conveners The university's capacity to bring together diverse groups for civic and social engagement, fostering dialogue and collaborative solutions to community and societal challenges. The Importance of Collective Impact Address the need for collaborative efforts across various disciplines and sectors to address complex societal issues, advocating for unity in action for greater and more sustainable outcomes. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Problem Solving Breaking down silos within academia and beyond, promoting a culture of cross-disciplinary collaboration that drives technological, societal, and scientific advancement, creativity, and comprehensive problem-solving strategies. Three Key Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Anchor Institution Significance: Embrace and communicate the irreplaceable value of universities as stable, integral parts of their communities. Convening Role: Utilize the unique position to foster civic and social engagement, driving initiatives that anticipate the needs of future generations. Collective Impact Focus: Champion multidisciplinary collaboration to address community challenges, emphasizing the importance of working together for greater innovation and impact. Final Thoughts Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson's leadership demonstrates the potential of universities to transform themselves and their communities. But can all institutions follow suit? What challenges and opportunities exist for wider adoption of these strategies?  Read the transcript or extended show summary on our website → About Our Podcast Guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson serves as the 31st president of San José State University. An internationally recognized Latina leader, President Teniente-Matson is a champion of student success initiatives, diversity, equity and inclusion, civic engagement, and experiential learning. With over 30 years in higher education, she has been instrumental in driving institutional growth and enhancing student experiences. Her tenure as the second president at Texas A&M University-San Antonio marked significant achievements, transitioning it into a comprehensive master's university, securing the U.S. Department of Education Hispanic Serving Institution designation, and the prestigious Seal of Excelencia. She initiated key projects such as the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement, Cisneros Institute for Emerging Leaders, and the Institute of Water Resource Science and Technology, alongside establishing a Cyber Engineering Technology & Cyber Security Research Center. Her educational background is robust, holding a BA in Management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, an MBA from the University of Alaska Anchorage, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fresno.  About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton, host of Changing Higher Ed® podcast, is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website: changinghighered.com. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com #ChangingHigherEd #HigherEducation #SJSU

James William Moore is not only a much-sought after and admired educator, but he is also an international lens-based artist known for his use of camp and kitsch aesthetics to create surreal and thought-provoking cinematic experiences through photography, video, projection mapping, and installations. Through his work, Moore appropriates politics, American pop culture, and everyday life creating a visual language that is both humorous and deeply meaningful. He has always been drawn to the power of visual storytelling, as seen in his series Tilting at Windmills, Get a Clue, and Portrait of a Teller's Fortune as he brings his imagination to life by combining fact and fantasy.To James, appropriation is not a dirty word. To him it is a word that has been much maligned over the years. “However, when we aren't appropriating cultures, the power of appropriation is limitless, “ said James. “ To be honest, as much as kitsch and camp form the heart of my storytelling art practice, the soul of my artwork is appropriation. Appropriation refers to taking something of someone else's and making it our own. When I look back over my work, I see a heavy influence coming from artists like Cindy Sherman, René Magritte, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Andy Warhol, and Edward Hopper. Whether it's a subconscious passion for architecture and mundane of Hopper, the vibrant storytelling with saturated imagery of diCorcia, or the sheer gaudiness of Warhol – I see the influence of these masters on my work. Through my reverent appreciation of these artists, I appropriate their style, subject matter, visual composition, and techniques.”Moore completed his Master of Fine Art, with a concentration in photography, at San José State University. He has taught photography at SJSU and Gavilan College. He also led a workshop on Adobe Photoshop to assist with the City of San Jose's Cultural History and Postcard Public Art Project. His work has been seen in group shows, with highlights including: Clang, Clang Clang went the Trolley at Rayko Galleries' SHOWCASE (2012, San Francisco), Spin Me ‘Round at Pacific Art League's Carnevale (2010, Palo Alto), Alone with Dino at 1650 Gallery's Dudes, Bros, & Gentlemen (2016, Los Angeles), Dances at Windmills at JJ&A PopUP Gallery's Unconventional Urban Ballet (2014, Palm Springs) and selected images from Madame B's Tarot Readings appearing at FotoNostrum (2023, Barcelona). Moore's solo show highlights include: 40 at Paragon Restaurant, Carnevale & Kimonos at Read Brown Salon (2016, Palm Springs), Get a Clue at San Jose State University's Black Gallery (2020), and Madame B's Tarot Readings at Jo Farb Hernandez Gallery. His public art participation includes Red Obi from the Obon series in the Japantown Mural Project (2013, San Jose) and Judgement from the Madame B's Tarot Readings series in Expo Metro's Billboard Art Project (2023, Barcelona).

Explore Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson's journey into higher education leadership. From her origins as a first-generation college graduate in Alaska to leading San José State University as its 31st President, she reflects on the mentorship and opportunities that shaped her, including the pivotal Executive Leadership Academy through the American Academic Leadership Institute. Gain insights from her story of resilience and leadership in higher education.

Does randomness lie in the eye of the beholder? ‘What' is music? Why is ordering often a consequence of scaling? Is there such a thing as non-repetitive music? Do there need to be ‘types' for there to be repetitions? Are there patterns out there independent of us? What would a Kantian say? Are fundamental algorithms at the heart of Nature? Does this conflict with fundamental laws of physics? Why can't finite state machines count? Are Turing machines able to recognize repetitions? How? Why isn't any combination of notes a raga? Why is ‘Sa' the fixed point in Hindustani classical music? Can the link between moods and musical keys / notes / ragas be understood via the pigeonhole principle? Is there a deep link between repetition and consonance (or dissonance)? Do we tend to classify things that are not ‘not different'? Is the ability to have knowledge of similarity a distinct faculty? How are multiple renditions ‘in' a raga same yet different? Can repetitions help charge our musical consciousness? Do ever-fresh accents make repetitions rhythms? Is there asymmetric dependence of error on truth? &, do hallucinations ‘repeat' Reality? SynTalk thinks about these & more questions using ideas from theoretical computer science (Dr. Arkadev Chattopadhyay, TIFR, Mumbai), music studies/history (Prof. Partho Datta, JNU, New Delhi), & philosophy (Dr. Anand Vaidya, San José State University, San José). Listen in...

What is work / life balance ultimately? Is it vacation time? Is it free time? Is it freedom? Is it more money or more prestige? Everyone will have their own answer and on the road you may end up stretching yourself too far. So let's talk about what it might look like for you and how to get it in a way that keeps you healthy! Theresa Yu is the Founder of Healthinology. As a Corporate Professional Life & Health Coach, she helps high-achieving professionals take back their health, prevent burnout at work, and empowers them to build the life that they want to live.  Theresa brings a multi-faceted approach to coaching her clients through holistic solutions to have a successful career and fulfilling life. Theresa blends her academic background, career, and experiences to help others achieve their goals. Since she was a young child, she embraced different experiences from her life and career that lead her to coach others.  While she saw many of her peers, friends and even her own parents work extremely hard in their careers, she knew that the secret to living a successful, happy life requires work/life balance. She thinks the secret to success is to try new things and blend them all together to create a unique living experience for yourself.  Theresa graduated from San José State University with a degree in the Health Sciences and minored in Humanities. Prior to this, she took on initial coursework for one year of Nursing school before leaving the major. She also has an MBA from the tuition-free university, University of the People. Theresa has worked within a variety of different organizations, from government, start-ups, to Fortune 500 companies. She lives in Southern California with her husband. Connect with Theresa here.... How to Deal With Your Micromanaging Boss: https://pages.healthinology.com/micromanager/ https://www.healthinology.com  www.linkedin.com/in/yutheresa You know how much I love talking about all the aspects of wellness... with that in mind, have you checked out your Wellness Score yet? A quick little QUIZ- answer a few fun questions and find out how you score! Take the Quiz Did you miss any episodes? You can find me on all the podcast places! Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts A whole bunch of other platforms as well! Connect with me on FaceBook and Instagram Curious to find out more about how coaching can help? Book a Curiosity Call with me! #b2m #backtome #back2me #lifecoaching101 #lifecoachtraining #certifiedlifecoach #positiveliving #lifestrategist #empoweringothers #balancedlifestyle #mindsetiskey #purposedriven #coachingforwomen #lifecoachingforwomen #dowhatyoulove #lifecoaching #lifeisbeautiful #happylife #worklifebalance #morefreedom #moretime --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherstewartcoaching/message

Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of San José State University, joins the podcast to talk about her first year at the California campus in the heart of Silicon Valley, particularly how to create equitable spaces at public institutions. But first, ACE President Ted Mitchell talks about campus protests over the war in Israel and Gaza and how presidents are responding. Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu. Here are some of the links and references from this week's show: Fear and Anger Spread on Campuses as Protesters' Rhetoric and Actions Escalate Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 27, 2023 Biden Administration Announces Measures to Combat Antisemitism on U.S. Campuses CBS News | Oct. 30, 2023 Carnegie Classifications to Make Major Changes in How Colleges and Universities Are Grouped and Recognized, Set Clear Threshold for Highest Level of Research ACE | Nov. 1, 2023 Cynthia Teniente-Matson Appointed President of San José State University The California State University| Nov. 16, 2022 Deep Dive in Five With SJSU Cares San José State University | Nov. 8, 2022 Silicon Valley's Vast Wealth Disparity Deepens as Poverty Increased Cal Matters | Feb. 27, 2023 Report: Silicon Valley Latinos face ongoing struggles San José Spotlight | June 13, 2023 ACE Comments on How Campuses Are Using AI And the Role of Government Oversight American Council on Education | Sept. 22, 2023

‘Mineta Transportation Institute' - Silicon Valley's Outreach for Assistance: The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University is a renowned hub for independent surface transportation research, education, workforce development, and technology transfer on a global scale. Dr. Philbrick spearheads four prestigious, competitively selected consortia, including the Mineta Consortium for Transportation Mobility and the Mineta Consortium for Equitable, Efficient, and Sustainable Transportation, generously funded by the US Department of Transportation. MTI also manages the California State University Transportation Consortium, made possible by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (CA Senate Bill 1), and the Climate Change and Extreme Events Training and Research Program, supported by the Federal Railroad Administration. Their mission is to enhance nationwide mobility by elevating the safety, efficiency, accessibility, and convenience of the United States' transportation system. America's Transportation Problem: Traffic Congestion: The 2019 Urban Mobility Report found that commuters spend an extra 54 hours in traffic annually, totaling 8.8 billion hours overall  Inefficient Public Transportation: The ASCE 2021 graded U.S. transit "D-," with over 40% of buses and 25% of rail assets in poor condition  Road Safety Concerns: In 2019, 36,096 people died in car crashes, with pedestrian fatalities at their highest since 1990, accounting for 6,205 deaths Mineta Transportation Institute's Mission:  Their mission is to increase mobility by improving the safety, efficiency, accessibility, and convenience of our nation's transportation system. Through research, education, workforce development, and technology transfer, they help create a connected world. About the Guest: Karen Philbrick has served as the Executive Director of the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San José State University since 2014. MTI oversees three distinguished multi-university consortia: the California State University Transportation Consortium (CSUTC), which consolidates surface transportation research and workforce development across the extensive California State University system; the Mineta Consortium for Transportation Mobility (MCTM), comprising four exceptional institutions that champion the diversity enriching our nation's fabric, including Howard University, Navajo Technical University, San José State University, and the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Additionally, MTI administers the Climate Change and Extreme Events Training and Research Program, generously funded by the Federal Railroad Administration. In this Episode: In this episode, get ready to explore the fascinating history and impactful work of the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI). Founded in 1991 as a university transportation center, MTI is dedicated to improving the mobility of people and goods. This episode delves into the organization's origins, its mission to honor the legacy of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, and its remarkable journey from a local initiative to a globally recognized institution. Join us as Karen Philbrick, the President of MTI, shares her passion for improving mobility and the life-changing impact of transportation. Don't miss this episode that celebrates the power of transportation in transforming lives, fostering community, and making a global impact. Stay tuned for an enriching conversation with Karen Philbrick, and be prepared to embark on a journey of change and empowerment through transportation. Show Notes: Learn about the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) and its mission to improve mobility Discover the origins of MTI, founded in 1991 as a university transportation center, and its ties to Secretary Norman Y. Mineta How MTI was established to address the need for research and workforce development in transportation How mobility is a lifeline to opportunities, touching on its impact on social engagement and physical health Learn about MTI's numerous success stories, focusing on workforce development and its impact on young students pursuing careers in transportation Discover the challenges in transportation, including the need for policy alignment with innovation and user acceptance of autonomous vehicles Explore the various programs offered by MTI, including K-12 initiatives and an affordable Master's in Transportation Management program Rotary Club of San Jose: Learn about Karen's role as president of the Rotary Club of San Jose and her passion for community service Impact of Rotary: Karen shares a heartwarming story about the Rotary Play Garden, a project that made parks more accessible to children with disabilities  

In this episode, we dig into ways schools can advance equity by expanding "whole child" services that are available to students at sites. Dr. Chaun Powell, Senior Chief of Student Services for the Alameda County Office of Education, helps identify key approaches for maximizing funding sources for these services -- with a particular focus on behavioral and mental health supports -- and seizing new opportunities to partner with other agencies that serve children. California is in the throes of rolling out major initiatives that create greater access for students to a range of vital services  to better support all areas of children's  development and learning, including the:California Community Schools Partnership ProgramCalifornia's Children and Youth Behavioral Health InitiativeExtended Learning Opportunities Program, andFamily First Prevention Services Act.These initiatives present a new era of possibility for school districts and county offices to blend and braid funding to increase and sustain services. Chaun leads us through this new landscape of programs and policies that promote interagency collaboration. With insight and curiosity, she helps to explore questions around innovative funding, strengthening collaboration across systems, and centering equity.Other ResourcesStatewide Multi-Payer School-Linked Fee Schedule overview video"Improving Student Wellness With A Multi-Tiered System of Support," WestEd AudioCast featuring Santa Clara COEAbout Our Guest Dr. Chaun Powell, Senior Chief of Student Services, Alameda COE, is  a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), school social worker, educational leader, writer and adjunct faculty member at San José State University & California State University East Bay.  Her unique background in education, community based work and child welfare helps her bring a cross systems lens and experience to serving children, youth and families in schools and the community.  Her work has included the development of policy and spearheading and implementing School Based Health & Wellness, Attendance and Behavior Response Initiatives at the school site, district, county and state levels. Prior to joining Alameda COE, she served as a site level Dean of Students, and as Executive Director, Youth Health & Wellness for Santa Clara COE, where she also led a statewide Professional Learning Network for educators on school-based billing.  About our hostJason Willis serves as  Director of Strategic Resource Planning and Implementation for WestEd, and he is a former chief business official in several California school districtsAbout our seriesBudgeting for Educational Equity is presented by the California Association of School Business Official (CASBO) and WestEd. We are grateful to the Sobrato Family Foundation for additional support. 

The United States faces a public health crisis on its roads. In 2021 alone, almost 43,000 people died in traffic crashes and millions more suffered serious injuries. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg calls the situation a preventable crisis—one for which we must take responsibility by recognizing that human lives are not a price to pay for modernity. New funding available through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides a significant opportunity to reduce crashes through infrastructure redesign. Join the Mineta Transportation Institute and a panel of national experts to discuss the role of infrastructure redesign in achieving a national goal of zero traffic fatalities. NOTES This program is supported by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 152 of Imagine Otherwise, host Cathy Hannabach interviews education scholars and leaders Magdalena L. Barrera and Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales about their new book The Latinx Guide to Graduate School. Magdalena and Genevieve teamed up to write this guide after many years of advising Latinx graduate students struggling to navigate the hidden curriculum of academia—a curriculum built around norms of whiteness, wealth, and settler heteronormativity. Demonstrating the brilliance, scholarly rigor, and leadership these graduate students bring to academia, they created this guide to center the worldviews and lives of Latinx communities in graduate education. In their conversation, Magdalena and Genevieve share about their process for researching and writing the book, particularly how they navigated the co-authoring process amidst busy teaching and administrative responsibilities. They also explain how faculty and advisors can support prospective and current graduate students in embracing their full lives—lives that extend beyond many graduate programs' myopic focus on research productivity alone. Cathy, Magdalena, and Genevieve close out their conversation with Magdalena and Genevieve's vision for remaking PhD and MA programs in the service of a culturally liberatory education. Magdalena L. Barrera is the vice provost for faculty success at San José State University, where she provides leadership on all aspects of faculty recruitment and professional advancement. Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales is a professor in the School of Education at the University of San Francisco, where her research focuses on the educational and political lives of Latinx communities, undocumented young people, and immigrant families at the Mexico–US border. Transcript and show notes: https://ideasonfire.net/152-barrera-negron-gonzales

Ep. 78's interview is with Dr. Shonda Goward, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Advising and Success at San José State University. Shonda discusses having to think large scale to be systematic and hands-on in order to close equity gaps, as well as a community cultural wealth framework to help students succeed in college. How does an advisor's role play into all of this? The Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastCheck out and bookmark the Adventures in Advising website!Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!You can find Matt on Linkedin.Catch up on all episodes, https://adventuresinadvising.buzzsprout.com/#acadv #academicadvising #nacada #podcast #podcasting #highereducation Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPCExperience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leaders at PlayHelping leaders strengthen creativity, humor, and quick-thinking skills in a fun wayListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyThe Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastCheck out and bookmark the Adventures in Advising website!Also, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!You can find Matt on Linkedin.

The transition from a fossil-fuel economy to a clean-energy economy is going to require the United States to build a lot of solar, wind, geothermal, energy storage and transmission and distribution systems as soon as possible. We also must consider the infrastructure necessary for building resilience and adaptation to climate change, such as sea walls, flood protection systems, and water storage systems. Some argue one of the biggest barriers to building all this is the time and costs associated with obtaining the necessary permits and approvals from regulatory agencies. The complexity of the process gives motivated individuals the ability to drag out the approval process, which can be a significant hurdle for energy companies looking to invest in renewable energy projects. Further, some assert we should repeal/reform the National Environmental Policy Act (called NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). These laws require federal and state/local agencies to assess the potential environmental effects of development projects, public works, and other major government actions, and involve the public at important steps in the process. On this show, we talk with Dustin Mulvaney, Professor, Environmental Studies Department, San José State University, and Lydia Poncé, Indigenous Activist, Water Protector, and Coordinator of Earth Justice. Dustin Mulvaney is a Professor in the Environmental Studies Department at San José State University and a Fellow with the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines. His research includes work on just transitions, solar energy commodity chains, and natural resource development. He is the author of Solar Power: Innovation, Sustainability, Environmental Justice published by the University California Press in 2019, and Sustainable Energy Transition: Socio-Ecological Dimensions of Decarbonization out with Palgrave-MacMillan in 2020. Lydia Poncé is an Indigenous Activist, Water Protector, co-founder of Idle No More SoCal and Coordinator of Earth Justice. She hosts a show called Be a Better Relative, Tuesdays on KPFK Los Angeles. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 172

An area near the entrance to Death Valley National Park has the capacity to produce enough energy to power the entire planet if covered in solar panels. Yet for Nye County, Nevada residents, the question of what must be sacrificed – including the environmental and economic future of the area – and by whom, looms large. Hillary Angelo is the author of the Harper's Magazine article, “Boomtown,” which explores the complexity of the solar land rush in the West. Angelo is an urban and environmental sociologist and Associate Professor of Sociology at UC Santa Cruz. Dustin Mulvaney, who was featured in the article, is a solar expert and Professor at San José State University. Alec speaks with Angelo and Mulvaney about the objections of residents, what spaces might be used instead, and how to rethink the future of energy.   You can find the article, “Boomtown,” here: https://harpers.org/archive/2023/01/boomtown-beatty-nevada-solar-farms-death-valley/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women are called on every day to be leaders - in their homes, in their careers and in their communities. As leaders, women have the opportunity to speak up and use their voice to make a difference in someone else's life, but it requires courage to stand in our beliefs.   Today I connect with Yolanda Canny, a recently retired marketing executive who held leadership positions for both Fortune 500 brands and start-up companies for more than 42 years. A true trailblazer, Yolanda received her MBA in 1978 when few women were in business schools. Her retirement does not look the same as most of her contemporaries. Instead, she's sharing her wisdom on leadership via her new podcast, “Girl, Take the Lead!”, and through teaching at San José State University.   Yolanda shares how all women are leaders in their own way, and lessons about stepping into our own power and building trust. We also discuss the importance of giving people a chance to be seen and heard, and strategies for developing your personal brand.   Yolanda and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode and what your superpower is. Share today's episode on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @yocanny and @Whitneywoman!   Here's what to look forward to in today's episode: All women are leaders in their own way Moving through fear and allowing yourself to fully shine Stepping into our own power Knowledge that allows leaders to make the most impact How to build trust in leaders The importance of giving people a chance to be seen and heard Wisdom about women in leadership to impart on younger generations Taking the uncomfortable leap and trusting the process Everyone has a personal brand Questions to ask yourself in developing your brand and finding your superpower     Connect with Yo: IG: @yocanny Podcast: Girl, Take the Lead Website: https://girltaketheleadpod.com/ 5 questions for personal branding     Connect with Whitney: IG: @Whitneywoman Website: www.myelectricideas.com

Exactly one decade ago, activists and civic leaders launched the Fight for $15. It's hard to recall now, but the idea was wildly controversial at the time—Forbes called Nick's support of a $15 minimum wage “near-insane,” for example. A new report from the National Employment Law Project (NELP) examines the legacy of the movement and all that it has accomplished in the last 10 years. Two of the report's authors join us to discuss the Fight for $15's impact beyond growing paychecks, including its effect on the racial wealth gap, union participation, and the economy overall.  Yannet Lathrop is a Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst for the National Employment Law Project.  Dr. T. William Lester is Professor and Acting Chair of Urban and Regional Planning at San José State University and Research Professor at UNC Chapel Hill.  Twitter: @NELPnews Ten-Year Legacy of the Fight for $15 and a Union Movement https://www.nelp.org/publication/10-year-legacy-fight-for-15-union-movement/  Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Nick's twitter: @NickHanauer

According to Robert Ovetz the US constitution, written by 55 of the richest white men, and signed by only 39 of them, is the sacred text of American nationalism. Popular perceptions of it are mired in idolatry, myth and misinformation - many Americans have opinions on the constitution but have little idea what it says. In his book We the Elites, Ovetz reports he examining the constitution for what it is – a rulebook for elites to protect capitalism from democracy. Social movements have misplaced faith in the constitution as a tool for achieving justice when it actually impedes social change through the many roadblocks and obstructions we call 'checks and balances'. Join us when Senior Lecturer in Political Science at San José State University, Robert Ovetz's shares his research on the constitution which supports the concept that the system isn't broken, but in fact works as it was designed to, on this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large.

Guest: Robert Ovetz is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science at San José State University, US. He is the author of When Workers Shot Back: Class Conflict from 1877 to 1921, and the editor of Workers' Inquiry and Global Class Struggle. His latest book is We the Elites:  Why the US Constitution Serves the Few. The post KPFA Special: Why and How the US Constitution was Designed to Serve the Elites appeared first on KPFA.

Join us for a discussion of global labor organizing hosted by Internationalism from Below and Haymarket Books. The global supply chain crisis in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to reflect on the vulnerabilities of the just-in-time model of capitalist production. As capital studies and prepares for risks to the global supply chain, so must workers if we are to make global systemic changes needed to reverse the many catastrophic crises facing the planet. The new issue of the journal New Global Studies features a forum on Workers' Movements and the Global Supply Chain, which examines unions and global labor organizing in seven countries, identifying and assessing strategies for cross-border worker organizing at these choke points to apply pressure, extract gains, and tip the balance of power in their favor. Join us for this discussion with two of the contributors to that forum, Robert Ovetz and Gifford Hartman, leading experts on global labor struggles and strategy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Ovetz is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science at San José State University. He focuses on global labor organizing strategy and is the Membership & Organizing Chair of his union, the SJSU chapter of California Faculty Association, an anti-racist, social justice union of 29,000 faculty members in the California State University system. He is the editor of Workers' Inquiry and Global Class Struggle: Strategies, Tactics, Objectives (2020) and the author of When Workers Shot Back: Class Conflict from 1877 to 1921 (2018) and We the Elites: Why the U.S. Constitution Serves the Few (2022). He writes about worker organizing for Dollars & Sense magazine, is Book Review Editor of the Journal of Labor and Society, and is a contributor to The Routledge Handbook of the Gig Economy (2022). He can reached at rfovetz@riseup.net and his writings can be found here. Gifford Hartman is a Certified Trainer and Instructional Assistant for the Global Labour University, a founding member of the San Francisco Bay Area-based Global Supply Chain Study/Research Group, and the International Solidarity Liaison for Railroad Workers United. Over the last 25 years he has been an adult educator, labor trainer and labor historian. Prior to that, he was a rank-and-file member of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). He has helped organize workshops, seminars, conferences and educational training sessions for unions, labor activists and environmental organizations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. His article “Supply Chain Workers' Inquiries: Class Struggle along Value Chains” appears in the current issue of New Global Studies. He can be contacted at giffordhartman@gmail.com and his writings can be found here. Moderator: Lala Peñaranda is a climate and labor activist from Colombia, based in New York. She is a member of Internationalism from Below, Science for the People, and DSA. Watch the live event recording: https://youtu.be/kjsHtYpNUj8 Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow us on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks

In this episode, we talked with Women's Gymnastics Head Coach Joanne Bowers;Coach Bowers, who throughout her career has guided athletes to the highest levels of collegiate women's gymnastics, was named the sixth head coach in San José State gymnastics' now 50-year history in August of 2018.From 2007 through 2016, Bowers was the head women's gymnastics coach at the University of Washington during which time she returned that program to national prominence.Her teams competed in the NCAA Regional Championships in each of her 10 years with the Huskies. In 2007, her first at the helm, she was named the Pac-12 Coach of the Year and two years later earned West Region Coach of the Year honors.Through her tutelage, she produced three NCAA regional individual champions and her athletes competed in seven events and all-around finals at six NCAA Championship meets.1 – Pac-12 Coach of the Year (2007)1 – West Region Coach of the Year (2009)1 – Central Region Assistant Coach of the Year (2001)1 – Coached 2000 USA Olympic Gymnastics Team captain Elise Ray2 – CoSIDA Academic All-District IV student-athletesPlay College Sports with the iSportsRecruiting App download it now:Apple Stote 

The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broadway. Guest: Matthew Spangler, Playwright of “The Kite Runner” Matthew Spangler is a playwright and professor of performance studies at San José State University read more The post Stagecraft: Matthew Spangler, Playwright of “The Kite Runner” appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

The accelerating transition to electric vehicles brings new urgency to discussions about how to replace fuel taxes with other broad-based, reliable sources of transportation revenue. From Wyoming to Delaware to California, more and more state legislatures are considering mileage fees, regions like the San Francisco Bay Area are considering expanded tolling, and New York City is within reach of adopting a congestion pricing proposal. Overlaying these discussions is a persistent call to consider the equity of any new charges on drivers. How will the charges impact low-income drivers? Does payment require access to banking tools that are not universally available? This event will explore proposals, including fee rates that vary by driver income, vehicle characteristics, or time and place, and equity-centered policies for responding to nonpayment of tolls or other fees. NOTES This program is supported by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University. SPEAKERS Featured Speaker: U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-MA); Chair, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 117th Congress Fireside Chat with Karen Philbrick Ph.D., Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute Keynote Speaker: Polly Trottenberg Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation Q&A Moderator: Jeff Morales Managing Principal, InfraStrategies, LLC Asha Weinstein Agrawal Ph.D., Director, MTI National Transportation Finance Center James Corless Executive Director, Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Reema Griffith Executive Director, Washington State Transportation Commission Hasan Ikhrata Executive Director, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Stephanie Wiggins Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro)—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on June 3rd, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices