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Share this Post Welcome to Episode 015 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Ana Clara Blesso, around the topic of supporting undocumented students in higher education. Below, you will find the show notes, a biography on Ana Clara Blesso, and Ana Clara’s call-to-action! Enjoy! Episode Abstract: Undocumented students are a portion of the current immigrant population, but their distinct challenges require tailored support from higher education professionals. As a career counselor, Ana Clara Blesso has found it essential to develop structure to ensure that she is supporting this student population to the best of her abilities. Through this podcast, listeners will gain insight into some of the challenges generally experienced by the undocumented students that Ana Clara has personally worked with and will hear about her competencies for providing the best support and care. In this particular episode, you will: Gain insight into some of the challenges faced by undocumented students Begin brainstorming tangible ways to become a stronger ally to this student population Hear from a higher education professional who strives to balance professionalism with advocacy Ana Clara Blesso’s Biography & Contact Info: Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ana Clara Blesso immigrated to Florida at the age of 7. Since then, she has experienced many aspects of immigrant life – from supporting the undocumented community to securing her own US citizenship in 2016. Ana Clara has a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from Assumption College and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Wake Forest University. Ana Clara is a trained AAUW salary negation facilitator, and is passionate about supporting women and underrepresented groups in their career development. She currently works as a career counselor at a large public university in New England, and calls Massachusetts home. More information about Ana Clara can be found here or on Twitter: @anaclarablesso. Show Notes: National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE) Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) Connecticut Students for a Dream United We Dream National Immigration Law Center Freedom University (GA) Dreamzone (ASU) Additional Readings: http://www.psysr.org/jsacp/Cisneros-v8n2_32-48.pdf http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1218&context=edpsychpapers http://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/news/a46797/squad-care-melissa-harris-perry/ Call-to-Action: What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Welcome to Episode 014 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Amma Marfo! Below, you will find the show notes, a biography on Amma Marfo, and Amma’s call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: About the Cultivating Creativity Manifesto Characteristics that relate to both creativity and social justice advocacy Ways to be creative in your work as social justice advocates Amma Marfo’s Biography & Contact Info: Amma is an education and writing professional that equips her audiences (on paper and in person alike) to understand creativity, their temperament, and the intersection of comedy and our daily lives. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master of Education from the University of South Florida. Amma is a dynamic and sought-after speaker on topics such as leadership, group dynamics, learning and optimizing the temperament of your organization, cultivating environments that encourage creativity, and incorporating your values into your work and larger goals. She speaks on college and university campuses across the country, at regional and national conferences, and has partnered with organizations like HubSpot, Wayfair, Startup Institute Boston, and General Assembly. Her other interests include live comedy, surfing, trivia, and gluten-free cooking/baking. You can follow her on Twitter @ammamarfo. Amma’s Upcoming Book: Cultivating Creativity Show Notes: Amma Marfo’s Books! Amma Marfo’s Creativity Manifesto 5 Step Process called “Design Thinking Model” from IDEO “Creative Confidence” by Tom Kelley and David Kelley “Creativity Inc” by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace Book Amma for the Fall by contacting her via her website! Or, contact Amma by contacting FUN Enterprises Speakers! Stay in Contact with Amma via her Website, Twitter, & LinkedIn Call-to-Action: What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Welcome to Episode 013 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Sinclair Ceasar from www.thesapronextdoor.com! Below, you will find the show notes, a biography on Sinclair Ceasar, and Sinclair’s call-to-action! Enjoy! THIS EPISODE’S ABSTRACT… Sometimes people from marginalized groups feel like they are the spokesperson for their entire population. What we know is that this responsibility is both burdensome and unnecessary. If only people would do their homework more before asking things like “Why are Black folx so upset about police brutality” or “What’s the big deal with Trump being elected?” or “Can you explain micro-aggressions one more time?” These questions can often be well-intentioned, but the impact is often grating and frustrating. We need to be more informed about those to whom we call ourselves allies. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The importance of doing your homework and research How to approach allyship How to stop letting fear keep you from using your voice Sinclair’s current experience as a Black cis male in Baltimore Black tokenism and how it plays out at work, the workplace, and in friendships SINCLAIR CEASAR’S BIOGRAPHY & CONTACT INFO: Sinclair Ceasar is an Assistant Director of Student Life at Loyola University Maryland.  He lives on campus with his wife, Tynesha. He has several years of experience with residence life and social justice work. Sinclair enjoys doing improv in Baltimore, doing speaking engagements at various colleges and universities, and sending weekly inspirational emails at www.thesapronextdoor.com. Sinclair’s pronouns are he, him his. Contact Sinclair: Twitter , Instagram, or LinkedIn   CALL-TO-ACTION: What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Share this Post Welcome to Episode 010 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Christina Papaleo, the founder of The Blindside Visionary. Below, you will find the show notes, a biography on Christina Papaleo, and Christina’s call-to-action! Enjoy! CHRISTINA PAPALEO’S BIOGRAPHY & CONTACT INFO: Christina graduated from the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Cortland (Cortland, NY) in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Selected Studies, which gave her the freedom to participate in various disability advocacy initiatives while utilizing her three and a half years of coursework in Special Education. After serving as a Resident Assistant for two years at Cortland, she knew her calling was on a college campus to advocate for accessible and inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities. Christina has presented her project, “Beyond the Blind Side,” at different institutions across New York State, and intends on continuing her speaking career. She is currently finishing up her Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration at SUNY Buffalo State College in Buffalo, NY. Christina also serves as a Graduate Residence Director at Medaille College. Both of these experiences, and her evolving mission as a “Blind Side Visionary” has empowered her to be a transformative advocate of change in higher education. Upon graduating through speaking engagements and workshops, Christina hopes to equip student affairs educators to be “blind side visionaries,”  as a new approach to support all marginalized identities. SHOW NOTES: Christina Papaleo’s Website Contact Christina Papaleo for a Speaking Engagement: E-mail: christina.marie.papaleo@gmail.com LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter Person-First vs. Identity First Language: https://themighty.com/2015/08/should-you-use-person-first-or-identity-first-language2/ Disability Etiquette (resource booklet): https://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/DisabilityEtiquette.pdf Attitudinal Barriers for People with Disabilities: http://www.ncwd-youth.info/attitudinal-barriers-for-people-with-disabilities Models of Disability: http://www.copower.org/leadership/models-of-disability Understanding Self-Advocacy: https://teachingselfadvocacy.wordpress.com/description-of-self-advocacy/ Christina’s Book Recommendations: – No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement by Joseph P. Shapiro – The Disability Studies Reader by Lennard J. Davis – Disability in Higher Education by Nancy J. Evans, Ellen M. Broido, Kirsten R. Brown, Autumn K. Wilke – Disability Theory by Tobin Siebers – The Gifts of Imperfection by Dr. Brene Brown CALL-TO-ACTION: What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Share this Post Welcome to Episode 010 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Dr. Zakiya Muwwakkil! Dr. Muwwakkil is the founder of Degrees of Separation! Below, you will find the show notes, a biography on Dr. Zakiya Muwwakkil and her call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: What is the difference between unemployed and underemployed? What are some best practices to providing support to Black and Brown College Graduates in Higher Education? What is the organization, “Degrees of Separation”? What are some of the services this organization provides college students? Dr. Zakiya Muwwakkil Biography & Contact Info: “A third generation educator, Dr. Zakiya Muwwakkil found an early passion in academic pursuits hoping to use them to improve herself and the world around her. She sought higher education with full force, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts from Florida A&M University, a Master of Education from Columbia University, and a Master of Arts and Doctorate of Philosophy from Fordham University in the fields of International Education, Philosophy, and Religion with concentrations and research focuses on social justice issues, sociology, and community development. Before founding Degrees of Separation she served in various capacities at institutions of higher education as well as at social justice, political, and non-governmental (NGO) organizations both in the U.S. and abroad such as Rand Corporation, the United Nations, Florida A&M University, Columbia University, and others. Zakiya has made it her mission to raise awareness and find tangible solutions to the higher rates of unemployment and underemployment experienced by black college graduates through collaborating with colleges and universities, organizations, and companies to provide resources and implement programs for career sustainability and entrepreneurship development.” Show Notes: Degrees of Separation Degrees of Separation Resources   Center for Economic Policy and Research Economic Policy Institute Article: “African-Americans With College Degrees Are Twice As Likely to Be Unemployed as Other Graduates“ Call-to-Action: What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Share this Post Welcome to Episode 010 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Dar Mayweather from doingthegoodwork.com! Below, you will find the show notes, a biography on Dar Mayweather, and Dar’s call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: What is Racism? How does Racism show up in the Workplace? What are three strategies to practice self care? An opportunity to register for Dar’s upcoming JP Webinar, “I’m Tired: Racism in the Workplace & Intentional Self Care” at a discounted price using the promo code: febweb Dar Mayweather’s Biography & Contact Info: Dar earned a Bachelors in Criminal Justice,  a Masters in Education and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. His professional leadership journey began in corporate, then mental health, and now higher education. He learned that everyone is a leader and believes that leaders need to practice supporting people from different backgrounds. “We all are different and come from different spaces. Everyone in the workforce needs to learn skills’ on how to engage and ultimately lead across difference. My calling on this earth is to train people to lead with excellence by tapping into their Multicultural Leadership skills.” Dar founded Good Mayweather to be a resource to businesses, colleges & universities, non profits, and community leaders on inclusion, diversity education, and leadership. Show Notes: #JPWebinar: I’m Tired: Racism in the Workplace & Intentional Self Care Promo Code for Upcoming #JPWebinar: febweb (15% discount) DoingTheGoodWork.com Call-to-Action: What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Share this Post Welcome to Episode 009 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! This month, I had the honor of interviewing, Beth Berila! Below, you will find the show notes, a biography of Beth Berila, and Beth’s call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: What is mindfulness? How can we incorporate mindfulness into the work we are doing as social justice educators? What are some resources to utilize in this work? Beth Berila’s Biography & Contact Info: “Beth Berila, Ph.D., 500-hr RYT is the Director of the Women’s Studies Program and Professor in the Ethnic and Women’s Studies Department at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She is also a 500-hr registered yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist who completed her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training program at Devanadi School of Yoga and Wellness.  She is the author of the book Integrating Mindfulness into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy: Social Justice in Higher Education (Routledge). She served on the leadership team of the Yoga and Body Image Coalition for two years and is now a community partner. She works to make yoga accessible to every body by challenging the lack of diversity in the mainstream Western yoga culture. Her current projects merge yoga and meditation practices with feminism and mindful education to create a form of socially engaged embodied learning.” Show Notes: Resources to Check Out: Beth Berila’s Website Contemplative Practices for Anti-Oppression Pedagogy  The Mindful Semester Routledge: Purchase, “Integrating Mindfulness into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy”  Call-to-Action: What is your reaction to the call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

JPHigherEd, a company geared towards providing identity-conscious professional development opportunities for higher education professionals, has the honor of introducing thirteen new members of its’ team to the higher education world! “It is with great excitement that I am able to introduce thirteen amazing professionals who utilize a social justice lens in all of the work that they do,” says Founder and CEO Jamie Piperato. “It can be frustrating to spend limited time and money on professional development opportunities that perpetuate identity-blind approaches to education. JPHigherEd was created as a way to better serve our community by centering the voices of those who are most marginalized in our society.” In April, JPHigherEd sent out a call-for-facilitators that led to an interested pool of over fifty professionals. “We were very intentional about our application process,” says Piperato. “We wanted to ensure we were creating a process that was congruent with our four guiding principles: justice, empowerment, connection, and education.” At the end of the process, Piperato was able to invite thirteen professionals into the JPHigherEd community. “Having the opportunity to be a facilitator for JP Webinars is like standing in a crowd and someone validating your experience and your story by handing you the megaphone to speak. I am excited and humbled for the experience, and I hope to provide someone with the confirmation that their voice matters,” says Sierra Hairston, one of the incoming facilitators. Over the next two weeks, JPHigherEd will spotlight two facilitators each day leading up to the FULL ACCESS launch of the JPHigherEd website on August 01. Higher education professionals are encouraged to visit jphighered.com (between July 18 and August 01) to receive a 10% discount code for an upcoming 2016-2017 webinar! A full-list of webinar titles will be released to the public on July 25 and registration for these webinars will be open on August 01! Piperato was asked what aspect about JPHigherEd are you most proud of and her response was, “To be completely transparent, as a person who has committed their life to social justice and education, it has been internally difficult to do this work as a business functioning inside the system of capitalism. But, there is a lack of monetary support within the education system for folks who do this work which often means facilitators are either overworked or underpaid. JPHigherEd was created for individuals who want their voice to be heard and valued. As a way to ensure we are staying true to our values, we created ‘JP Scholarships,’ a service funded by JP Webinars that creates student scholarships and non-restricted funds for non-profits.” JPHigherEd is committed to transparency and will release an annual report at the end of each fiscal year. To find out more about JPHigherEd and the thirteen JP Webinars’ Facilitators, follow @JPHIGHERED on Twitter or “like” the JPHigherEd Facebook Page. To obtain more information on the upcoming webinars, visit jphighered.com and submit an email to the homepage. All participants will be sent a 10% discount code in celebration of the launch! JPHigherEd I @jphighered I Info@jphighered.com

Welcome to Episode 005 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Debby Irving! Debby is a racial justice educator and author of the book, “Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race.” Below, you will find the show notes, a biography of Debby Irving, and Debby’s call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: More about who Debby Irving is as a racial justice educator Resources to use as a person who wants to learn more about their own awareness and knowledge Debby Irving’s Biography: “Debby Irving is a white woman, raised in Winchester, Massachusetts during the socially turbulent 1960s and ‘70s. After a blissfully sheltered, upper-middle-class suburban childhood, she found myself simultaneously intrigued and horrified by the racial divide she observed in Boston. From 1984 to 2009 her work in urban neighborhoods and schools left her feeling helpless. Why did people live so differently along racial lines? Why were student outcomes so divergent? Why did she get so jumpy when talking to a person of color? Where did the fear of saying something stupid or offensive come from, and why couldn’t she make it go away? The more she tried to understand racial dynamics, the more confused she became. She knew there was an elephant in the room, she just didn’t know it was her! In 2009, a course at Wheelock College, Racial and Cultural Identity, shook her awake with the realization that she missed step #1: examining the way being a member of the “normal” race had interfered with her attempts to understand racism. What began as a professional endeavor became a personal journey as she shifted from trying to figure out people whom I’d been taught to see as “other” to making sense of my own socialization. Her book Waking Up White is the story of my two-steps-forward-one-step back journey away from racial ignorance. She continues to study racism and strategies for its undoing while working to educate other white people confused and frustrated by racism. She remembers these feelings all too well and am passionate about transforming anxiety and inaction into empowerment and action, be it for an individual or an organization.”  Source: http://2leafpress.org/online/debby-irving-intro-what-does-it-mean-to-be-white-in-america/[/caption] Debby Irving’s Book: Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race “Waking Up White” is the book I wish someone had handed me decades ago. My hope is that by sharing my sometimes cringe-worthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, I offer a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and tolerance. As I unpack my own long-held beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, I reveal how each of these well-intentioned mindsets actually perpetuated my ill-conceived ideas about race. I also explain why and how I’ve changed the way I talk about racism, work in racially mixed groups, and understand the racial justice movement as a whole. Exercises at the end of each chapter prompt readers to explore their own racialized ideas. Waking Up White’s personal narrative is designed to work well as a rapid read, a book group book, or support reading for courses exploring racial and cultural issues.” Debby Irving TEDx Talk: Show Notes: Resources to Check Out: Debby Irving’s Website 21-Day Challenge: Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge Race Matters for Juvenile Justice (Charlotte, NC) White Privilege Conference Howard Stevenson Eddie Moore, Jr. Nora Johnson Poem: “I Didn’t Tell You” Call-to-Action: Get out of your comfort zone. Pick one goal and do it! What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Welcome to Episode 006 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Allen Kenneth Schaidle! Allen works for New York University Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. A more in-depth biography can be found below. Below, you will find the show notes, a biography on Allen Kenneth Schaidle, and Allen’s call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: Important concepts to reflect on when discussing whiteness About the on-going process of self-education and work About inclusion vs. assimilation Steps to hold yourself accountable as a white person Allen Kenneth Schaidle’s Biography: Allen Kenneth Schaidle currently works for New York University Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. He received a MSc in Higher Education from the University of Oxford and a M.A. from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Education, Teachers College, in International Educational Development. Allen completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas accumulating such prestigious titles as Hall Center Scholar, Global Scholar, and School of Education’s Senior Leadership Award. Throughout his career, Allen has concentrated on intercultural education, internationalization of higher education, access issues in education, and conflicts in educational settings with fieldwork across multiple countries. Over the years, Allen’s research has received several grants, scholarships, and awards. He loves making research accessible to professionals in a wide range of career fields by frequently engaging internationally in professional speaking presentations. His writings have appeared in The Nation, Inside Higher Education, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, and the New York Times. In his free time, Allen publishes stories retelling his outdoor explorations and is a published poet. A native of Metamora, Illinois, Allen considers the creeks and forests of central Illinois his boyhood home. Visit Allen’s professional website by clicking here. Show Notes: Resources to Check Out: Good Lad Initiative  Race Matters for Juvenile Justice (RMJJ) Allen in the News: Articles: Recognizing the Need to Support Multiracial College Students How Colleges can Better Support Muslim Students (Essay) Call-to-Action: “Find an avenue to have a conversation that challenges your own thoughts, views, and identities” -Allen What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Welcome to Episode 007 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! This month, I had the honor of interviewing, Lynn Carroll! Lynn is a higher education professional who now works as a career coach. A more in-depth biography can be found here. Below, you will find the show notes, a list of ways to contact Lynn, and Lynn’s call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: Important tools and resources to help students navigate the job search process About Lynn’s experience identifying in the LGBTQ community as a professional What does it mean to look at/identify core values? Lynn Carroll’s Contact Information: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lynncarroll Twitter: @LynnCareerCoach Facebook: www.facebook.com/lynncareercoach Visit Lynn’s professional website by clicking here Show Notes/Resources: Career development resources for LGBTQ communities and others with marginalized identities http://outandequal.org/lgbt-careerlink and @OutandEqual www.out-standing.org/nominations and @OUTstandingiB www.campusprideindex.org and @campuspride www.talentinnovation.org and @TalentInnovate Out in the World: Securing LGBT Rights in the Global Marketplace Center for Talent Innovation, @TalentInnovate (hashtag #outglobal) http://www.talentinnovation.org/publication.cfm?publication=1510 30% of employees who are out in their professional lives still “cover,” meaning they downplay their LGBT identity. http://www.talentinnovation.org/_private/assets/OutInTheWorld_Infographic-CTI.pdf 72 percent of respondents who self-identify as LGBT allies say they are more likely to accept a job at a company that supports equal opportunities for LGBT employees. (Center for Talent Innovation, 2016) http://www.talentinnovation.org/_private/assets/OutInTheWorld_PressRelease-CTI.pdf 53 percent of LGBTQ workers in the US hide who they are at work. Human Rights Campaign Foundation, @HRC http://www.hrc.org/resources/the-cost-of-the-closet-and-the-rewards-of-inclusion GLAAD, @glaad “Talking about Inclusive Employment Protections” http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/TalkingAbout_Employment.pdf “The new civil rights begins with the observation that everyone covers… Because human beings hold many identities, the mainstream is a shifting coalition, and none of us are entirely within it. It is not normal to be completely normal.” -Kenji Yoshino, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law, NYU School of Law. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/15/magazine/the-pressure-to-cover.html “83 percent of LGB respondents in our survey reported covering; 79 percent of blacks (both African Americans and non-nationals); 66 percent of women.” -Kenji Yoshino, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law, NYU School of Law. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ii1LUMKiJ4 “More than 35% of two-spirit and American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) transgender people report having lost a job because of their gender identity.” https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/lgbt/news/2016/10/17/144818/supporting-two-spiritnative-american-lgbt-people-2/ The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) http://hsperson.com The Quiet Revolution (resources include the book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain) www.quietrev.com and @livequiet Call-to-Action: “Find a way to meet someone with a different identity than you, where they are and ask them about their experiences!” -Lynn Carroll What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Welcome to Episode 008 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! This month, we had the honor of interviewing, Jake R. Goldblum. Please note: Jake wants to recognize the internal diversity of all cultures including Judaism. No culture is a monolith and nuances are important to consider.  This conversation is about potential cultural/historical factors of a Jewish experience, not religious components. Jake speaks specifically from lived experiences internally and externally, as well as well as from training and research. These are perspectives not prescriptions. Below, you will find the show notes, a biography on Jake and his call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: About Jewish Identity Development About the historical and cultural components of being Jewish About a few practices that Jake utilizes in his own work About various resources for higher education professionals Please note: This episode does not cover the religious experience of being Jewish. Jake R. Goldblum’s Biography & Contact Info: Jake (he, him, his) is a Student Affairs professional with a background primarily focused on counseling and social justice. Jake has used his experiences with his intersecting identities to build alliances for the process of continuing to dismantle oppressive systems for the past 5 years. Jake currently works in Residential Services at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and travels the country as a consultant, educator, and activist. He loves to read, exercise, and watch Netflix documentaries! Jake can be reached on Twitter or Facebook or Instagram (@jgold023). Show Notes: Racial Identity Development Models Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D “Understanding Anti-Semitism and It’s Impact” by Christopher MacDonald-Dennis “Counseling Jewish Women: A Phenomenological Study” by Dr. Freda Ginsberg Anti-Defamation League “The Destruction of the European Jew” by Raul Hilberg Vikor Frankl Dr. Warren Blumenfeld Call-to-Action: “Go out and read one of the resources listed [see show notes] and do the work without looking for the recognition.” -Jake R. Goldblum What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Share this Post Welcome to Episode 003 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Chris Mosier! Chris works in higher education, and is a Safe Zone coordinator and consultant for NYC colleges. Chris works to create policies, advocate for LGBT folks, and provide resources for colleges and universities regarding better practices for trans* inclusion. Below, you will find the show notes, a biography on Chris Mosier, and Chris’ call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: About GO! Athletes’ current projects and initiatives Strategies for implementing inclusive policies and facilities for trans and GNC students About in-depth resources one could utilize to implement inclusive policies and spaces Chris Mosier’s Biography & Contact Info: Chris Mosier is a hall of fame athlete, coach, and educator based in New York City. In June 2015, he made history as the first openly trans man to make a Men’s US National Team, and in 2016 he made his second US National Team. Chris has been featured in publications including ESPN The Magazine,The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Advocate as an out transgender athlete. He is the founder of TransAthlete.com, and Executive Director of GO! Athletes, a national network of current and former LGBTQ student athletes. Chris has worked in higher education for over 10 years and is a consultant for various colleges and sports leagues, reviewing policies and procedures to help make them more trans* inclusive. He  also organizes panels and workshops about LGBTQ inclusion in athletics, and creates bias response protocols for reporting of bias related incidents within sports leagues and schools. Chris can be reached on social media at @thechrismosier or via email at chris@goathletes.org. Show Notes: Resources to Check Out: TransAthlete.com GOathletes.org Chris in the News: Triathlete Chris Mosier Joins Men of Team USA, Making Transgender Sports History Trans athlete Chris Mosier earns spot on second US national team at race in North Carolina Call-to-Action: Go to your campus and think about the processes students go through every day. Consider some of the challenges trans athletes and trans students may face on campus.    What is your reaction to the above call-to-action? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-action? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!

Share this Post Welcome to Episode 002 of the #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! Today, I had the honor of interviewing, Dr. Vijay Pendakur. In this episode, we will be discussing identity-conscious student success initiatives and how student affairs professionals can implement them in higher education! Please be sure to check out Vijay’s newly published book entitled, Closing the Opportunity Gap: Identity-Conscious Strategies for Retention and Student Success*. Below, you will find the show notes, an extensive biography on Dr. Vijay Pendakur, information on Vijay’s new book, and Vijay’s call-to-action! Enjoy! In this particular episode, you will learn: First steps are to accomplish identity-conscious student success initiatives Best approach for identity-conscious student success initiatives if your office has a lean budget and is understaffed How to become an identity-consciousness liaison on your campus Strategies for self-care in student affairs as identity-consciousness liaisons Biography:  Dr. Vijay Pendakur is a higher education administrator, author, and speaker with a deep passion for issues of multiculturalism, equity, and social justice.  Hailing from Chicago, he traces his roots back to a village in Southern India where much of his family still lives today. His scholarly journey began with a degree in U.S. History from the University of Wisconsin – Madison before pursuing a master’s degree in 20th US History from the University of California –San Diego.  In his historical research and writing, Dr. Pendakur’s focus areas have been Asian American history, civil rights history, post-colonial studies, and critical theory.  His master’s research is on the role of inter-generational silence, complicity, and resistance in Japanese American families before, during, and after World War II.  Dr. Pendakur’s doctoral degree is in Curriculum Studies from DePaul University, where his dissertation examined the connections between color-blind racism and race consciousness in Asian American college freshmen. His professional journey began as a full-time social justice facilitator and program planner at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  From there, he gradually moved his time and energy from working on issues of identity and culture towards campus-wide issues of risk, persistence, and graduation for low-income college students, first generation students, and students of color. For six years, Dr. Pendakur served as the Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Success at DePaul University, where he worked with a brilliant team to develop an intersectional approach to blending critical multiculturalism with student success interventions. He is the editor of the new book, “Closing the Opportunity Gap: Identity-Conscious Strategies for Retention and Student Success” and served as the inaugural public policy liaison for NASPA’s Knowledge Community on Socioeconomic Class in Higher Education. Currently, Dr. Pendakur serves as an Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at California State University – Fullerton.  In his role as AVP, he works closely with campus leadership to enact elements of the university strategic plan connected to persistence and student success.  He also provides leadership to the following departments in his portfolio: the Career Center, the Center for Internships and Community Service, Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Athletic Academic Support, Disability Support Services, the Veterans Resource Center, Student Academic Services, the Center for Scholars and Scholarships, and the Assistant Deans Program. When he’s not working, reading, or writing, Vijay enjoys going on hikes with his wife, Katie, playing guitar, drinking a little scotch, and goofing around with his daughter, Mira. Connect with Vijay at: www.vijaypendakur.com Resources Mentioned in this Show: Dr. Vijay Pendakur’s Book (with foreword by Shaun R. Harper): Closing the Opportunity Gap: Identity-Conscious Strategies for Retention and Student Success * “This book offers a novel and proven approach to the retention and success of underrepresented students. It advocates a strategic approach through which an institution sets clear goals and metrics and integrates the identity support work of cultural / diversity centers with skill building through cohort activities, enabling students to successfully navigate college, graduate on time and transition to the world of work. Underlying the process is an intersectional and identity-conscious, rather than identity-centered, framework that addresses the complexity of students’ assets and needs as they encounter the unfamiliar terrain of college. (Read more…)*” *These are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.   Additional Resources/Professionals Mentioned in this Show: Dr. Vijay Pendakur’s SA Speaks Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P5I6yqnbJs Leadership Exchange: Closing the Achievement Gap Dr. Amir A. Law: The Student Success Institute Dr. Claude Steele: Stereotype Threat Call to Action: Dr. Vijay Pendakur provided two call-to-actions: (1) “If you want your justice and equity work to be life-giving then your life has to be something beautiful and something healthy (V. Pendakur, personal communication, 2015).“ Practice what you preach. Seek therapy. Utilize psychotherapy and counseling as a resilience mechanism for self-care. (2) If this conversation resonates and this is the work you want to do but you don’t think upper administration in higher education is for you, Vijay’s challenge for you is, “…to think about the change potential you have to effect these very issues by moving up the food chain…We need amazing people who believe in these issues as Vice Presidents, as Provosts, as University Presidents, as VP for Advancement, as VP for Enrollment Management and Enrollment Strategy… If you are thinking upper admin is not for you because you are a “real change agent” then let’s change the definition of change agency to include upper administration jobs because the time is right for that.” What are your reactions to the above call-to-actions? What conversations or thoughts have you had as a result of the above call-to-actions? In order to build community around these challenges, share your reactions and accomplishments on your social media accounts by using #JPSPEAKS! *IF NEEDED, A PDF OF THE AUDIO TRANSCRIPT CAN BE CREATED FOR YOU BY EMAILING INFO@JAMIEPIPERATO.COM (PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE CREATION OF THIS FILE)!   #JPSPEAKS 003: Implementing Inclusive Environments for Trans Athletes in Higher Education with Chris MosierJune 6, 2016#JPSPEAKS: Identity-Conscious Student Success Strategies in Higher Education Explored with Dr. Vijay PendakurApril 18, 2016#JPSPEAKS 001: Technology Competency Area Explored with Dr. Paul Gordon BrownApril 1, 2016

Share this Post Welcome to the very first episode of #JPSPEAKS: Social Justice & Inclusion Podcast for Higher Education Professionals! This podcast was developed as a way to disseminate free content to higher education professionals focusing on social justice and inclusion. Every month, there will be a new episode posted, which will include the audio and show notes. Feel free to contact me at info@jamiepiperato.com to recommend professionals, authors, or activists as special guests! I will do my very best to try and get them on the show! Today, our very first guest is Dr. Paul Gordon Brown (find out more about Paul below) and he will be discussing the new technology competency area developed by NASPA and ACPA with special emphasis on the intersection of inclusion and technology (find the new complete list of competency areas here)! In this particular episode, you will learn: About the NASPA & ACPA Technology Competency Area Some considerations to think about when looking at the intersection of technology and inclusion Additional resources/scholars (in addition to Dr. Paul Gordon Brown) you should be following about technology in higher education (and beyond)! Biography: http://paulgordonbrown.com/speaking/ Website: Who is Dr. Paul Gordon Brown? Dr. Paul Gordon Brown is a scholar, consultant and speaker specializing in student learning and development’s intersection with technology, social media and design. A coffee adherent, a traveler and a thrill seeker, Paul has worked in various locations from Anchorage to London. As an independent speaker and consultant, he has keynoted conferences and spoken to diverse audiences nationally and internationally from Canada to Dubai. Paul recently defended his doctoral dissertation at Boston College entitled, “College Students, Social Media, Digital Identities, and the Digitized Self” and continues his research on the impact of social media on college student development.  Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, and a Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University. Paul has also studied at Miami University in Oxford, OH and at New College, Oxford University, in the United Kingdom. Paul currently works as the Director of Curriculum, Training, and Research at the higher education technology software company, Roompact, focusing on advancing and enhancing residential student learning. Paul has over 15 years of professional experience in higher education and student affairs in a diverse array of functional areas including residential education, honors programs, academic advising, college athletics and student activities.  He also served in a senior student affairs officer role as the Acting Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.  Formerly serving as an instructor in the Higher Education programs at Merrimack College and Boston College, Paul has extensive experience in the classroom and working in blended student and academic affairs environments.  His research passions include issues involving first year students, honors and high ability/high achieving students, learning communities, residential curricula, and social media, technology and design. An experienced presenter, Paul has had accepted and given over 50 refereed presentations at international and regional conferences. He was the first to bring the PechaKucha presentation style to higher education and student affairs through a session he organized with colleagues in 2012 and was recognized in 2014 by LinkedIn’s SlideShare as a “Keynote Author” for his excellence in presentation delivery and design.  Paul was also recognized by LinkedIn as “one to follow” and by EdTech Magazine as one of the top 50 Higher Ed bloggers to follow.  His latest book includes a collaboration with Erik Qualman as a contributing author to “What Happens On Campus Stays on YouTube.” A work that educates college students on the new realities of living online lives. Now available on Amazon. Paul currently serves on the Governing Board of the ACPA—College Student Educators International as the Director of Membership Development, having previously served two terms as the Coordinator for Standing Committees. Paul also serves on the faculty of ACPA’s Residential Curriculum Institute and is a Team Co-Chair on the ACPA Presidential Task Force on Social and Digital Technology and Higher Education. [Information provided by: http://paulgordonbrown.com/about/] Find Dr. Paul Gordon Brown online: Resources Mentioned in Show: Blog Post: Overview (Part 1): The Technology Competency Area for Student Affairs Educators Blog Post: Theme (Part 2): The Technology Competency Area For Student Affairs Educators. Includes: Visual Representation of the Intersection of the 10 Competency Areas Presentation: #ACPA16 and #NASPA16 Presentation: Digital Explorer, Educator, or Influencer? The New Student Affairs Technology Competency Area SA Researchers/Scholars to Know: Dr. Reynol Junco, Engaging Students Through Social Media (Find it on Amazon.com) Website: http://blog.reyjunco.com Dr. Paul Gordon Brown, Digital Identity Website: http://paulgordonbrown.com Dr. Josie Ahlquist, Leadership Website: http://www.josieahlquist.com Dr. Ed Cabello, History & Technology Website: http://edcabellon.com Dr. Paul Eaton, Development LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profpeaton Dr. Adam guizmani, Civic Engagement Website: https://t.co/AAHEKxncnY Resources/Scholars Outside of Student Affairs: Eric Coleman, What Happens on Campus Stays on YouTube (Find it on Amazon.com) Danah Boyd, It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens (Find it on Amazon.com)  Call to Action: Dr. Paul Gordon Brown challenges you to go ask a student how they use technology! Ask your students simple questions such as, “What do you think about social media? How do you portray yourself online?” Then, utilize the information to reach out to students, program around their needs, educate them on their digital identity! What do I do once I complete the Call to Action? Once you complete the above ‘Call to Action’ head over to your social media accounts & tell the Student Affairs Community what you learned and what you will be doing with the information! Be sure to use #JPSPEAKS on all of your posts & tweets! *Request a .pdf of the audio transcript by emailing info@jamiepiperato.com!