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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 student withdrawals that faculty … Continued


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 from the … Continued


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 transcript here. Music, … Continued


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.  Our conversation … Continued


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, A Short Walk, from Zapsplat.com … Continued


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 for our students … Continued


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 the experiences of … Continued


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 the Episode “11% … Continued