Office Hours with Dr. De Veau

NASPA President Dr. Amelia Parnell

In this finale episode for Season 4, It was Dr. De Veau’s pleasure to speak with Dr. Amelia Parnell, the newly appointed President of NASPA, discussing her transition to the role that will begin July 1, 2024. Getting to know Amelia and her motivation to become the next NASPA President. Amelia is a data head and hard-wired optimist. And we spend time speaking about both! (Dat and optimism) … but we also discussed the challenges that the profession is facing. She shares personal anecdotes that shaped her leadership philosophy, including her first job experiences and the lessons learned from them about complex systems, quality control, and the importance of every role in an organizationParnell expresses a strong commitment to innovation and community within NASPA. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining and enhancing NASPA’s role as a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of student affairs. Looking ahead, Amelia acknowledges the challenges facing the field of student affairs but remains optimistic about the opportunities for growth and innovation. She highlights the importance of balancing joy and challenge in her work, aiming to foster an environment where both can thriveAmelia values deep, meaningful engagement and is committed to building strong relationships within the NASPA community and beyond. She mentions her approach to leadership as one that is inclusive and collaborative, aiming to bring together diverse voices and perspectives to enrich the field. Bio for Guest: https://naspa.org/people/dr-amelia-parnell Linked In for Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliaparnell/ Amilia’s Book, “You are a Data Person”: https://www.routledge.com/You-Are-a-Data-Person-Strategies-for-Using-Analytics-on-Campus/Parnell/p/book/9781642671377 Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain

Beth Devonshire on Title IX

It’s always a thought provoking conversation when Beth Devonshire joins Dr. De Veau! In this episode, Beth brings her legal and crisis management background to the show as they discuss the current landscape of campus unrest and protests as well as provides insight on the latest updates in the guidance/regulations related to Title IX. Beth brings her extensive legal expertise to the conversation, focusing on the nuances of managing campus unrest from a legal and administrative perspective. Laura and Beth explore the critical role of communication and the need for clear policies that are effectively communicated to all stakeholders. They discuss the potential repercussions of poorly managed crises, including the legal implications for institutions and the personal impact on students and staff.Beth provides an insightful analysis of recent changes in Title IX regulations and their impact on campus policies. She discusses the delicate balance between protecting free speech and ensuring a safe, non-discriminatory learning environment.Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain Connect with Beth on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-devonshire-491a4022/ Scripting for Laura’s Recording: Not for publication

Mark Greene, ’Relational Workplace’ Author

There is a gender gap in degree attainment, and it continues to widen. With 8.9 million women compared to 6.5 million men enrolled in 4 year degree programs in the US, there is a growing field of research on the topic, as well as a commitment to exploring what it means to support men on campus. Mark Greene is a speaker, consultant and writer who has spent over a decade “deconstructing our binary-riddled dialogues around manhood and masculinity.” During this episode, Mark challenges us to consider what is a healthy environment on campus for men, women and non-binary folk. Mark Greene writes, speaks, coaches and consults on the challenges we face as men, women and non-binary people impacted by our dominance-based culture of masculinity.As a co-founder of Relational Workplace.com and as a Senior Editor for the Good Men Project, Greene has spent over a decade as a writer, coach, and speaker, deconstructing our binary-riddled dialogues around manhood and masculinity. He is uniquely positioned to help individuals and organizations overcome retrogressive business behaviors and instead create diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace cultures of connection.Mark’s client list includes Sephora, Bank of America, Société Générale, General Mills, Catalyst, AOL, Wiggin and Dana, The Better Man Conference, Jennifer Brown Consulting, and more. Guest on Medium: https://medium.com/@remakingmanhood Guest Website: https://remakingmanhood.com/ Guest LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RemakingManhood Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrkgreene/ Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain

Dr. Ken Schneck

Anti-trans bills are happening at every level of government in the US. Packed up with terms like “parental bills of rights” and “family freedom” the gaslighting is attacking some of our most vulnerable young people. When thinking about the impact of these pieces of legislation, there was one person in particular who Dr. De Veau knew she could turn to. Dr. Ken Schneck is the program director for the Leadership in Higher Education program at Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio. Ken has been a leader in the student affairs space for decades and a huge proponent of the advantages of small colleges on the development of students. He is also a political junkie, and a writer/editor for the “Buckeye Flame” Ohio’s award winning LGBTQ+ news outlet. Ken has written, analyzed and obsessed over the impact of these bills on the youth of Ohio and how this will have an impact on HigherEd across the country. Ken on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenschneck/ The Buckeye Flame: https://thebuckeyeflame.com/ Ken’s Article 2013 from the Huffington Post (noted in the interview): https://www.huffpost.com/entry/student-affairs-administrators_b_4236003 Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain

Emily Voorde, Founder and CEO of INTO Strategies

According to the Institute on Disability “If people with disabilities were a formally recognized minority group, at 19% of the population, they would be the largest minority group in the United States.” What does 19% look like? Well it’s over 50 million people, and that has a huge impact on living in the United States. It also has a huge impact on living and learning on our campuses. This week’s show features an expert on engaging and serving the disability community. In this episode, Dr. De Veau speaks to Emily Voorde the Founder and CEO of INTO Strategies, a disability-led inclusion consultancy committed to bringing people with disabilities into spaces that have not always been as seemingly available or welcoming. Dr. De Veau and Emily talk about the opportunities in broadening how we consider Disability services and what campuses can do to perform audits of their spaces, programs and academic initiatives in order to make campuses most inclusive. I hope you enjoy this episode. Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyvoorde INTO Strategies: https://www.intostrategies.com/ More on Emily from the 19th: https://19thnews.org/2024/02/emily-voorde-pete-buttigeg-disability-travel-policy/ Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain

Dr. Karen Whitney & Pat Sanaghan

Contact D. Pat Sanaghan and the Sanaghan Group: https://thesanaghangroup.com/ Follow Dr. Karen Whitney on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenwhitneyhighered/ Purchase the book, Onboarding the “Transitional” Presidency: A New Imperative for the “Interim Presidents”: https://www.amazon.com/Boarding-Transitional-Presidency-Imperative-Presidents/dp/B0B3FBSY2Z Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain

Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, President, Mohave Community College

Read more about Dr. Klippenstein at: https://www.mohave.edu/about/administration/ Mohave Community College has an impressive track record of accomplishments. They are a worthwhile follow on Linked in and check you their “Newsroom” for the latest press clippings. https://www.mohave.edu/newsroom/ Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain

#MeToo and Beyond: Learning from Campus Activists

Founded by activist Tarana Burke in 2006, The #MeToo movement has been the focus of much analysis in both the academy and popular culture. When something has such broad reaching impact, there will be no single way to engage with it. How the movement shakes up Wall Street will be different than Hollywood, Professional sports, Politics and our campuses. On this latest episode of “Office Hours with Dr. De Veau” Laura is joined by Dr. Ana Martinez-Aleman and Dr. Susan Marine co-authors of “Voices of Campus Sexual Violence Activists” #MeToo and Beyond to unpack what was discovered through their research including interviews with over 21 campus activists. What they found is current, extraordinarily relevant and provides a clear picture of what activism looks like on our campuses today. Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain Dr. Ana Martinez-Aleman’s Bio and Information: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/lynch-school/faculty-research/faculty-directory/ana-martinez-aleman.html Dr. Susan Marine Bio and Information: https://www.merrimack.edu/profiles/susan-marine/ “Voices of Campus Sexual Violence Activists” Buy the book link: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12644/voices-campus-sexual-violence-activists

Black Women are not OK: Dr. Mary “MJ” McConner and Dr. Leah P. Hollis

Black Women in the Academy are not OK. Following Dr. Claudine Gay’s resignation from her short term as President at Harvard University, we came to find out that she had received ongoing threats to her safety including death threats. On January 8, 2024, Lincoln University’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Antoinette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey, took her life after seeking assistance from her employer. Lincoln University is an HBCU, and was Dr. Candia-Bailey alma mater - a place that should have been safe, but it wasn’t. The attacks on Dr. Gay and Dr. Candia-Bailey is further evidence of what Black Women in the Academy are well aware of. The world of Academia is not a safe one for black women.This episode features two experts on this topic, women with both research and lived experiences who can point to specific issues and calls to action as it relates to toxicity and bullying on campus and how it is impacting minoritized communities in the academy. Dr. Mary “MJ” McConner and Dr. Leah P. Hollis join Dr. De Veau for this important conversation.Bio for Dr. Mary “MJ” McConner: https://www.ieconsultingfirm.com/team/ceoFind/Follow MJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-mcconner/Bio for Dr. Leah P. Hollis: https://www.psu.edu/news/education/story/college-education-names-hollis-associate-dean-access-equity-inclusion/Find/Follow Leah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaberklyllc/Purchase Her Book, “Bully in the Ivory Tower” https://www.amazon.com/Bully-Ivory-Tower-Aggression-Incivility/dp/0988478226“But Some of Us are Brave” https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/but-someDr. Jennifer Freyed, University of Oregon, Center for Institutional Courage. https://www.institutionalcourage.org/Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain

Lawyer and Professor Chima Okoli

Chimaeze (Chima) Okoli Esq. is an attorney & former Division I football college athlete at Penn State. During his undergraduate years, he was a two-year starter and honorable mention all conference performer. He was also named first team all conference for academics in his junior and senior seasons. Chima passed the DC bar in 2017. He has taught classes at Notre Dame, Wake Forest, and Penn State, among others. He has spent the last 5 years consulting with major athletic programs across the country. He is a huge Liverpool FC & Eagles fan.Chima on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chimaokoliesq/ House lawmakers weigh bipartisan proposal to establish national NIL rules (HigherEd Dive) https://www.highereddive.com/news/house-lawmakers-weigh-bipartisan-proposal-to-establish-national-nil-rules/704968/ Current State of NIL (Inside HigherEd): https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/athletics/2023/06/07/two-years-nil-fueling-chaos-college-athletics Office Hours with Dr. De Veau is a podcast designed for the Higher Education community by a Higher Education professional. It is produced by David Yas and Pod617 studios. Dr. Laura De Veau is Principal & Founder of Fortify Associates, LLC. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to Dr. De Veau’s Substack Newsletter, “What’s Up in the Academy?” and follow her on Social Media. https://linktr.ee/deveautrain