Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 13

Financial Aid and EDI Our guest today is John Lucas, Director of Financial Aid here at UNCG. Our conversation today focuses on the intersection of EDI and financial aid.   Music, A Short Walk, from Zapsplat.com Link to full Transcript. Major Takeaways “There is a significant difference between official and unofficial… Continue reading…

Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 12

Military-Affiliated Students Our guest today is Chris Gregory, Director of the Military-Affiliated Services Center here at UNC Greensboro.  Our conversation today focuses on the importance of understanding the experiences of military-affiliated students who are navigating our Higher Education environments. Music, A Short Walk, from Zapsplat.com Link to full Transcript. Quote… Continue reading…

Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 11

Male Student Experiences Our guest today is Dr. Dan Tillapaugh, Associate Professor and Chair of Counselor Education in the Graduate School of Education at California Lutheran University.  Our conversation today focuses on the importance of understanding the experiences of men who are navigating our Higher Education environments. Link to full… Continue reading…

Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 10

International Students Our guests today are Dr. Maria Anastasiou, Associate Provost for International Programs with UNCG’s International Programs Center, and Dr. “Jane” He, Professor of Teacher Education within the Department of Teacher Education & Higher Education and Dean’s Fellow of International Programs within the School of Education here at UNCG. … Continue reading…

Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 9

Power & Language in Practice Our guest today is Dr. Nicole Scalissi, Assistant Professor of Contemporary Art History within the College of Visual and Performing Arts here at UNCG.  Our conversation today focuses on how to apply EDI practices in the classroom with students. Link to full transcript here. Music,… Continue reading…

Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 8

Sense of Belonging Our guests today are Dr. Beverly Faircloth, Associate Professor of Teacher Education, and Dr. Laura Gonzalez, Associate Professor of Higher Education, both within the Department of Teacher Education & Higher Education here at UNCG. Our conversation today focuses on the importance of understanding a sense of belonging… Continue reading…

Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 7

Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander Students Our guests today are Dr. Edna Tan, Hooks Distinguished Professor of Teacher Education and Fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Dr. Benji Chang, Associate Professor of Equity Education, both members of the Department of Teacher Education & Higher Education here at… Continue reading…

Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 6

Higher Education Experiences of our Hispanic and Latinx Students Our guests today are Dr. Delma Ramos, Assistant Professor of Higher Education within the Department of Teacher Education & Higher Education here at UNCG and Dr. Elsa Camargo, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at the… Continue reading…

Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 5

Black Student Experiences Our guests today are Dr. Jesse Ford, Assistant Professor of Higher Education within the Department of Teacher Education & Higher Education and Dr. Coretta Walker, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Parent Programs for UNCG’s Division of Student Affairs.  Our conversation today focuses on the importance of understanding… Continue reading…

Archived Podcast: Small Steps, Big Impact Episode 4

Accessibility and Accommodations Our guest today is Tina Vires, Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services, also referred to as OARS here at UNCG. Our conversation today focuses on accessibility and accommodations within higher education. Link to full transcript here. Music, A Short Walk, from Zapsplat.com Quote from… Continue reading…