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Democracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllThe Use of OER as An Equity Initiative in Illinois Community CollegesIn this episode, OCCRL senior research assistant Nina Owolabi talks to several guests about the use of open educational resources, also known as OER, as an equity initiative in Illinois community colleges. In addition, OCCRL research assistant Aidana Sirgebayeva relates the findings of the OER research project that has been taking place at OCCRL for the last several years. The shows guests are Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Magnus Noble, Heather Blicher, and Dr. Lorenzo Baber.2024-06-1145 min
Promoting Racial Equity in Credentialing Pathways for Adult Learners of ColorSeason 1 Episode 8: Sustainability Through the Lens of Culturally Responsive Practices in Changing Educational LandscapesIn this episode, guest host Gianina Baker, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, talks with Dr. Mara Lazda, Bronx Community College, and Dr. Mayra Padilla, Contra Costa College regarding Sustainability Through the Lens of Culturally Responsive Practices in Changing Educational Landscapes. Click the link to view a copy of this episode's transcripts.2023-06-231h 01Promoting Racial Equity in Credentialing Pathways for Adult Learners of ColorSeason 1 Episode 6: What is the Cost of Doing Nothing? Redistributing PowerIn this episode, guest host Dr. Gianina Baker, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, talks with Dr. Edward Bush, Consumnes River College, Dr. Denise Henning, University of North Carolina Willmington, and Dr. Ereka Willams, Dogwood Health Trust Foundation regarding What is the Cost of Doing Nothing? Redistributing Power. Click the link to view a copy of this episode's transcripts.2023-06-231h 01Promoting Racial Equity in Credentialing Pathways for Adult Learners of ColorSeason 1 Episode 7: How do you Continue to Make Racial Equity Work a Priority with New Leadership at Community Colleges?In this episode, Guest host Dr. Gianina Baker, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, talks with Dr. Reyna Anaya, Community College of Aurora, Dr. Michael Baston, Cuyahoga Community College, Dr. Pamela Eddy, William & Mary, and Dr. Luis Ponjaun, Texas A & M University regarding How Do You Continue to Make Racial Equity Work a Priority with New Leadership at Community Colleges. Click the link to view a copy of this episode's transcripts.2023-06-231h 01
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDASupporting the Career Development of Underrepresented Students with Dr. Eboni Zamani-GallaherThis episode, hosted by NCDA President Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, features a conversation with Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Strategic Partnerships at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education. They address the critical importance of representation across higher education, including career centers, and the connection of career development and social justice work. The discussion includes the need for early intervention, intentional outreach, and equitable practices in which all students have an opportunity to succeed in their chosen career. Drs. Mathews and Zamani-Gallaher issue a call to action for career practitioners to acknowledge that career development ne...2023-03-2145 minPromoting Racial Equity in Credentialing Pathways for Adult Learners of ColorSeason 1 Episode 5: Problematizing Guided Pathways from an Activist Leadership LensIn this episode, guest host Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, University of Pittsburgh talks with Dr. Edward Bush, Consumnes River College, Dr. Felecia Commodore, Old Dominion University, and Dr. Richard Reddick, University of Texas-Austin regarding Problematizing Guided Pathways from an Activist Leadership Lens. Click the link to view a copy of this episode's transcripts. 2023-02-011h 01Promoting Racial Equity in Credentialing Pathways for Adult Learners of ColorSeason 1 Episode 4: Scalable Implementation of Culturally Responsive PracticesIn this episode, guest host Dr. Raina Dyer-Barr, University of Pittsburgh talks with Dr. Pamela Eddy, William & Mary College, Dr. Mayra Padilla, Contra Costa College, and Dr. Luis Ponjuan, Texas A&M University regarding Scalable Implementation of Culturally Responsive Practices. Click the link to view a copy of this episode's transcripts. 2023-02-0149 minPromoting Racial Equity in Credentialing Pathways for Adult Learners of ColorSeason 1 Episode 3: Moving Beyond Diversity Toward Racial Equity in PathwaysIn this episode, guest host Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, University of Pittsburgh talks with Dr. Lorenzo Baber, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Heather Shotton, Fort Lewis College, and Dr. Ereka Williams, Dogwood Health Trust Foundation regarding Moving Beyond Diversity Toward Racial Equity in Pathways. Click the link to view a copy of this episode's transcripts. 2023-02-0155 minPromoting Racial Equity in Credentialing Pathways for Adult Learners of ColorSeason 1 Episode 2: Root Analysis and Addressing Structural Racism in PathwaysIn this episode, guest host Jason A. Keist, University of Pittsburgh talks with Dr. Michael Baston, Cuyahoga Community College, and Dr. Susana Muñoz, Colorado State University regarding Root Analysis and Addressing Structural Racism in Pathways. Click the link to view a copy of this episode's transcripts. 2023-02-0136 minPromoting Racial Equity in Credentialing Pathways for Adult Learners of ColorSeason 1 Episode 1: Inclusive and Equitable Pedagogy/Pathways and Wraparound Support Services for Students of ColorIn this episode, guest host Dr. Gianina Baker, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign talks with Dra. Reyna Anaya, Community College of Aurora, Dr. Denise Henning, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, and Dr. Mara Lazda, Bronx Community College regarding Inclusive and Equitable Pedagogy/Pathways and Wraparound Support Services for Students of Color. Click the link to view a copy of this episode's transcripts. 2023-02-0150 min
In The MarginsEP 80: Leveling the Playing Field -- Student Success and Equity with Dr. Pam Eddinger, president of Bunker Hill Community CollegeToday’s episode is brought to you by CCCSE. For 20 years, CCCSE has delivered “aha” moments about the community college student experience based on insights that matter. As part of our CCCSE series on community college leadership, your host Ralph Newell sits down for a one-on-one with the president of Bunker Hill Community College, Dr. Pam Eddinger. Tune in as Dr. Pam Eddinger shares what she learned growing up as a Chinese American woman and immigrant, and what it means in terms of the idea of student success and equity today. Delving into a number of topi...2022-06-2357 minIn The MarginsEP 76: Cradle to Graduation - Critical Community Connections With Dr. Robert Garza, president, Palo Alto CollegeToday’s episode is brought to you by CCCSE. For 20 years, CCCSE has delivered “aha” moments about the community college student experience based on insights that matter. As part of our CCCSE series on community college leadership, your host Ralph Newell sits down for a one-on-one with the president of Palo Alto College, Dr. Robert Garza. Tune in as Dr. Robert Garza speaks to the power of strong community ties in his mission to meet the ever-changing needs of college-bound students amidst the pandemic. From being at the foref...2022-05-121h 03In The MarginsEP 74: Meet Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Recipient of the 2022 Diverse Champions AwardMeet Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher — a self-proclaimed cheerleader and critical friend of community colleges, dedicated to evolving and leveling up the impact of higher education for traditionally marginalized students. And on May 1st your host David Pluviose will present Dr. Zamani-Gallaher with the 2022 Diverse Champions Award during the annual meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in New York City. Tune in as Dr. Zamani-Gallaher, who grew up on the Southside of Chicago, joins us to talk about her scholarship, her approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, and her reaction to receiving this pres...2022-04-2854 min
Parents & Professors PodcastPod Brief #1: ACPA 2022 RecapYour favorite Triple Cs (co-parents, colleagues, collaborators) Drs. Dorimé-Williams and Williams talk about their first academic conference of the season, ACPA 2022 in St. Louis.
Our Attempt at Minute Markers:
Conference Season | 1:00
Meeting Your Scholar Idols | 3:20
All The Scholar Shoutouts | 5:50
You are Not Alone | 12:20
Links:
ACPA Annual Conference
Williams Research Group
Scholar Shoutouts:
Terrell Strayhorn
Sylvia Hurtado
Alexander Astin
Steve Mobley
Tricia Shalka
Sam Museus
Kim Griffin
Stephen Quaye
Judy Marquez Kiyama
Shaun Harper
Eboni Zamani Gallaher
Lori Patton Davis
Gina Garcia
Christopher Travers
J.T. Snipes
Candance Hall
Cherese F. Fine
Angel Jones
Robin2022-03-1017 minIn The MarginsEP 62 Race-Centric Equity Initiatives with Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Director of the Office for Community College Research and LeadershipDirector of the Office for Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) at the University of Illinois, Eboni Zamani-Gallaher joins your host Ralph Newell for a discussion exploring how higher education can foster equitable experiences and outcomes for students coming from marginalized communities. Tune in as Eboni speaks to the necessity of race-centered equity initiatives that ask how we can advance, situate, and center race consciousness to enhance results for diverse youth and adults who want to go to, through, and out of post-secondary education. KEY POINTS: - Eboni Zamani Gallaher’s journey to equ...2022-02-0353 min
Social-Behavioral Coffee HourThe importance of community collegesIn this episode, CSBS team members Brent Roberts and I will speak with Prof. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher about why community colleges are more important than ever before. She is a professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership and director of the oldest community college research hub in America, the Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL). Dr. Zamani-Gallaher will lead us through a critical conversation on how community colleges are a promising springboard for economic opportunity, but also how they are a reflection of the unspoken racial and ethical challenges existing in society. We’ll talk specifically abou...2021-06-171h 18
Speaking of CollegeShould I Consider a Community College?There are lots of colleges across the United States to choose from and community colleges are one of the best kinds. In this episode, Dr. P. talks with Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher about what makes community colleges so special. Eboni is currently at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she holds three important roles as Professor of Higher Education and Community College Leadership, Director of the Office for Community College Research and Leadership, and Executive Director of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC).Dr. Zamani-Gallaher has received numerous awards for her work, i...2021-02-0242 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllCritically Examining Whiteness and Explaining and Addressing RacismIn this episode, Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera joins OCCRL Director Eboni Zamani-Gallaher to examine whiteness and discuss various areas of racism. Dr. Cabrera is an associate professor of educational policy studies and practice at the University of Arizona.2021-01-2847 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllWorking Toward Equity for Underrepresented Individuals in Career and Technical Education and the CTE WorkforceIn this episode, OCCRL Director Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Rita Ali and Jennifer Foster about implementing paths toward equity for underrepresented individuals in career and technical education and in the CTE workforce. Ali is the vice president of workforce and diversity at Illinois Central College, and Foster is the deputy executive director for the Illinois Community College Board.2020-12-0434 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllCollege Readiness in Math and Curricular AlignmentIn this episode, OCCRL Director Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Dr. Ann Edwards about college readiness in math and about curricular alignment. They also discuss issues related to placement and developmental mathematics courses, guided pathways, math pathways, and student participation in STEM. Dr. Edwards is a senior research associate and the director of learning and teaching at West Ed.2020-08-251h 02Democracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllThe Multiple and Nuanced Ways Universities Perpetuate Settler Colonial Aims of Erasure for Indigenous StudentsIn this episode, OCCRL Director Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Dr. Heather Shotton about the multiple and nuanced ways that universities perpetuate settler colonial aims of eraser for Indigenous students. Dr. Shotton is an associate professor in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and the director of the Indigenous Education Initiatives at the University of Oklahoma.2020-07-0622 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllAdvancing Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in EducationIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, the director of OCCRL, talks with Dr. Paul Gorski about advancing racial equity work, as well as about diversity and inclusion efforts in education. Dr. Gorski is the founder of the Equity Literacy Institute and EdChange.2020-02-0327 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllEpisode 30: Reclaiming the Racial Justice Meaning of EquityIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, at OCCRL, talks with Dr. Estela Mara Bensimon about reclaiming the racial justice meaning of equity. Dr. Bensimon is a professor of higher education at the Rossier School of Education and the director of the Center for Urban Education at the University of Southern California.2019-05-2125 min
Happy Prince and Other Tales (version 2), The by WThe Influence of Race and Urban Education, Community Development and HousingIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Dr. David Stovall, professor of African-American Studies and Education Policy Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago, about the influence of race and urban education, community development, and housing.2018-12-1734 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllRace, Decolonizing Practices, and Community Engaged EducationIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher talks with Dr. David Stovall, professor of African-American Studies and Education Policy Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago, about race, decolonizing practices, and community engaged education.2018-12-1734 minHappy Prince and Other Tales (version 2), The by WSupporting Trans CollegiansIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher from OCCRL talks with Dr. Z Nicolazzo, an Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs in the Department of Counseling Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University. Dr. Nicolazzo's research has centered on college student development, post-secondary access, diversity, equity, and culture. In particular, Dr. Nicolazzo is an expert on trans collegians, with particular emphasis on trans student resilience and kinship building.2018-06-1223 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllSupporting Trans CollegiansIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher from OCCRL talks with Dr. Z Nicolazzo, an Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs in the Department of Counseling Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University. Dr. Nicolazzo's research has centered on college student development, post-secondary access, diversity, equity, and culture. In particular, Dr. Nicolazzo is an expert on trans collegians, with particular emphasis on trans student resilience and kinship building.2018-06-1223 min
Scholar TeaEpisode 3: Highly MelanatedThis fun episode highlights Scholar of the Week, Dr. Lissa Stapleton, a discussion on code switching, special scholar guest interview with Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, and Shawna and Cameron share what they think is problematic about social media engagement.2018-04-2351 minHappy Prince and Other Tales (version 2), The by WEquity in Mathematics EducationIn this episode, Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher from OCCRL talks with Dr. George Reese, the director of the Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, about equity in mathematics education.2018-01-1724 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllEquity in Mathematics EducationIn this episode, Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher from OCCRL talks with Dr. George Reese, the director of the Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, about equity in mathematics education.2018-01-1724 minHappy Prince and Other Tales (version 2), The by WRetention, success, and identity development of Latina/Latino college students and the Role of Hispanic Serving Insti...In this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher from OCCRL talks with Dr. Gina A. Garcia, an assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, about the retention, success, and identity development of Latina/Latino college students and the role of Hispanic-serving institutions.2017-11-2121 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllRetention, success, and identity development of Latina/Latino college students and the Role of Hispanic Serving InstitutionsIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher from OCCRL talks with Dr. Gina A. Garcia, an assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, about the retention, success, and identity development of Latina/Latino college students and the role of Hispanic-serving institutions.2017-11-2121 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllEngaging Black Women in Institutional Transformation in EducationIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher from OCCRL will talk with Dr. Lori Patton Davis, a professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Indiana University, about engaging Black women in institutional transformation in education.2017-05-2214 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllReframing Racial EquityIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher from OCCRL will talk with Dr. Dian Squire, a Visiting Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, about reframing racial justice.2017-04-0422 minDemocracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for AllRacial Equity and Justice in Educational SettingsIn this episode, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher from OCCRL will talk with Dr. Dafina-Lazarus Stewart, a professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Bowling Green State University, about racial equity and justice in educational settings.2017-04-0415 min
Waiting on God by MURRAY, AndrewLGBTQ StudentsToday, we talk about LGBTQ students with Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, a Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Director of the Office of Community College Research and Leadership. Her coauthored research article is titled “Tracing LGBTQ Community College Students’ Experiences.”
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