Fac/Staff Lounge

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

Leadership Coach Scott Monty

Scott Monty is a strategic communications and leadership coach and advisor who helps the C-suite embrace better communication with timeless and timely advice. A Fortune 10 leader whose background in classics positioned him to see through the shiny objects, Scott drills down to understand the common human needs from throughout history that are still driving us. He was ranked by The Economist as #1 atop the list 25 Social Business Leaders and Alan Mulally, the CEO of Ford Motor Company, called him "a visionary."Scott spent six years as an executive at Ford, where he helped turn the company around with the ability to merge technology with humanity. He served as a strategic adviser across a variety of business functions, leading the company's global social media strategy. He also has another decade and a half of experience in communications and marketing agencies. Scott's clients have included companies such as Walmart, IBM, McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Google, and TD Bank. He is a trustee of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, a past board member of the American Marketing Association, and has advised a number of tech companies. He writes the Timeless & Timely newsletter, to help leaders make sense of today with lessons from the past, and hosts the Timeless Leadership podcast. Subscribe to his Newsletter and contact him at scott@scottmonty.com. Scott’s Newsletter on the 6 Behaviors of Leaders During Crisis: https://www.timelesstimely.com/p/what-we-look-for-from-leaders-during 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

Health Education Expert Beth Grampetro

Beth Grampetro is a skilled public speaker and facilitator and an expert at Health Education. She holds a B.S in Community Health from Hofstra University and an MPH in Community Health Education from the University of Massachusetts. A Health Education Specialist (CHES), Beth is experienced at supervising administrative and clinical staff within clinical settings. Beth also listens to so many Podcasts it’s hard to keep up. Connect with her on LinkedIn: 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. Sydney Freeman

When I recorded this thoughtful conversation with Dr. Sydney Freeman it was clear that - rightfully, Sydney had a lot on his mind - especially around doing the WORK that is associated with Equity and Justice on campus. Sydney is a full professor of Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership at the University of Idaho. He is a former National Holmes Scholar and has earned professional certifications in the areas of faculty development, online instruction, executive management, and organizational leadership. His research investigates the future of minority serving institutions, the faculty career-cycle, and higher education as a field of study.It is challenging to get the work done when life is rosy and the institutional and the political landscape are in support of your work - especially with little to no administrative support. But, the difficulty is compounded when the world around you seems to want to see you fail. Sydney is wildly successful at the work he is doing, primarily because he DOES THE WORK in ways that are innovative and put a lens on coalition building. Guest Website: https://www.drsydneyfreemanjr.com/ “It’s Great to Be Here” on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81704420 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

Gary Stocker’s Financial Rating of Higher Ed

Gary Stocker is one of the preeminent experts on the uncertain marketplace in higher education, with his finger on the pulse of institutions in enrollment and financial distress. Stocker has substantial business experience in healthcare and higher education with skills in sales and marketing, management, consulting, data analytics, operations and technology. As the chief-of-staff to a small college president in Missouri, his first few months on the job introduced him to the fragile nature of private college finances. Efforts to find potential merger partners led Stocker to ultimately develop an app that lets users compare the financial health and viability of colleges in the United States.Stocker uses his experience in developing new business models for higher education that allow for greater efficiency and long-term growth. Stocker says: "In the 21st century, geography is not a limiting factor to business growth in higher education. Colleges and universities should focus on technology infrastructure to leverage available technologies to create new and stronger business opportunities.” His research on the financial health and viability of colleges resulted in development of the College Viability App that provides consumers and higher education leaders with a resource to compare the financial health of American private colleges.Gary on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gdstocker/ Gary’s Website: https://collegeviability.com/ 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