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The View from Venus is a new podcast created and produced by Mary Churchill and Meg Palladino, the founders of the University of Venus blog at Inside Higher Ed. Like The View, The View from Venus is a talk show hosted by women with invited guest experts related to the topic of the day. We offer tips on surviving and thriving in the academy as well as successfully navigating work life integration. Our goal is to bring you 20 minutes of fun and laughter along with some solid takeaways.
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Join us as we talk to Design and Construction Professionals about their challenges & what they are doing to create amazing businesses.If everyone in the industry better understands each other, we’ll communicate better – leading to stronger relationships, better built outcomes, and more profitable businesses.Architects are from Mars Builders are from Venus is brought to you by RubySketch, makers of PlusSpec for SketchUp, an easy to use 3D BIM and Estimating software for Architects and Contrac ...
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: How teaching and doing justice work at a college of art and design is different. Lyssa's work as the Dean of the Office of Justice, Equity, and Transformation. The history of MassArt, the first public independent art college in the United States Lyssa's career journey. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Lyssa at …
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Magdalena's new co-authored book, The Latinx Guide to Graduate School. Her motivation for writing the book, informed by her own experiences in graduate school. The retention and mentoring of Latinx and other historically underserved faculty and students in higher education. Magdalena's role as Vice Provost for Facu…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Jennifer's new co-authored book, It’s Not Free Speech: Race, Democracy, and the Future of Academic Freedom. Motivation for writing the book and thoughts on its reception. Writing for the Academe blog. Fascism in higher ed. Ron DeSantis and higher ed. Activism and the consequences of speaking up (or not) in the acad…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Karyn's new book: Nine Guiding Principles for Women in Higher Education. Opportunities and challenges of being a woman in higher education. Karyn's workshop: Planning a Realistic Summer Break The process of writing her book. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Karyn Sproles's website Karyn's book: Nine Guiding Pri…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Dominique's project that explores the links between race, racism, and how student loan policies are covered in the media.. Her interest in media coverage of student learns and early findings. Dominique's career path and the story of how she made it to her current role. The importance of setting boundaries in the li…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Ariana's book, Reparative Universities: Why Diversity Alone Won't Solve Racism in Higher Ed. Her administrative career and her career journey Lessons and reflections for those doing DEI work in higher ed Finding joy and creating a joy practice Roller derby and roller skating as a joy practice. Resources Discussed i…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Experiences of women of color in faculty positions at our teaching-oriented institutions. Strategies for individuals and institutions to support faculty advancement Color-evasive frames deployed by higher education and student affairs professionals Resources Discussed in this Episode: Blanca Vega at Montclair State…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Challenges faculty faced while caring for children during the pandemic. Taking an equity-minded approach to faculty workload. Best practices related to faculty workload equity. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Dawn at University of Maryland. Faculty-Related COVID-19 Policies and Practices at Top-Ranked Higher E…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Sharon's new book, Unsettling the University: Confronting the Colonial Foundations of US Higher Education. Decolonization in the context of higher education. The challenges of teaching in this context. The future of higher education and the difficulty of imagining a different future. Resources Discussed in this Epi…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Racial stratification in Cuba’s private tourism economy. Experiences of Black homestay hosts in Havana. Content analysis of school board meetings from January 2020 to February 2022. How COVID impacted Sophia's work. The role of race in basic building blocks of education. Interaction between ideas of youth, childhoo…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Soft skills programs for female staff in higher education. Gender, eating disorders, and orthorexia nervosa. The neoliberal project of constructing the perfect you. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Alison at University of Westminster Self-care and entrepreneurism: An ethnography of soft skills development for h…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Faculty development in the age of the global community Lessons learned about faculty development as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic Advice for those of us supporting women faculty and staff at our universities Resources Discussed in this Episode: Christel at Utrecht University Christel on Twitter Faculty Developm…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: The challenges and rewards of centering activism for social equality in your professional life. Bahar's personal and professional journey across multiple countries and continents. Founding a consultancy partnership offering evaluation and research support to nonprofit organizations. Recommendations for those intere…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Takeaways from Vicki's recent book, Managing Your Academic Career: A Guide to Re-Envision Mid-Career. Top lessons for mid-career women in higher ed. Unique opportunities and challenges for women at liberal arts colleges. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Vicki at Albion College Managing Your Academic Career: A G…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Equity issues in higher education. The academic labor market. Dual-career couple accommodation in higher education. Work/family balance in higher ed. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Lisa at the University of Kansas Dual-Career Couples: Keeping Them Together Clear as Mud: Promotion Clarity by Gender and BIPOC S…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) Why COIL can be an ideal entry point for folks considering international work Stephanie's transition from K-12 to higher ed and how K-12 prepared her for working in higher ed Opportunities for women, younger professionals and people of color in international educat…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Work at the intersection of equity diversity and inclusion and international education is not that common. Nicole's work with Fulbright focused on increasing the international mobility of folks from underrepresented groups. The biggest opportunities and challenges in the DEI space during the past two plus years Res…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Marjorie's new book, A Leadership Guide for Women in Higher Education. What it means to lead as a woman. The impacts will this new position have on my family? Why this focus and how is this different for women? The importance of assembling a team of support partners—mentors, advisers and sponsors. Recommendations f…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Kim's leadership positions in community colleges for over 20 years. Advice for women thinking about working in community colleges and considering leadership positions in community colleges What it takes to become a coach and consultant and why Kim made this move The Great Contemplation and what it means for women i…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Training as a key feminist space, place and process for transforming social relations and development practice Ways to get involved with Fulbright and the types of opportunities for Fulbright Specialists The Society of Gender Professionals Resources Discussed in this Episode: Kristy Kelly at Drexel University Fulbr…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Opportunities and challenges of working on a PhD during the COVID-19 pandemic University of York's annual Sisterhood in Action Conference Gender equality and right-wing women Women members of right-wing parties in Germany and Austria Right-wing women and why they support right-wing politics The advantages of using …
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Our dream vacations Equity and graduate education Mentoring, wellbeing, and professional development of faculty Dynamics of power in our everyday work Cultural humility, feminist mentoring, and mutuality Gender and racial inequalities in the STEM disciplines Institutionalized silence Resources Discussed in this Epi…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: The strangest gifts we've ever received The biggest challenges facing women leaders in higher ed today Opportunities with the great resignation Changing from one sector to another during this moment of opportunity Rewriting the narrative of forward momentum in your career Resources Discussed in this Episode: Yves S…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Leadership at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Challenges facing women leaders in higher ed, especially women of color Boards of Trustees and equity, diversity, and inclusion goals Resources Discussed in this Episode: Felecia Commodore at Old Dominion University Preparing to Fill the Leadership Gap: The…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Paths to leadership in higher ed Changes to the way institutions approach EDI work Challenges facing women leaders in higher ed, especially women of color The importance of networks for women leaders Resources Discussed in this Episode: Becky Petitt at University of California, San Diego UC San Diego Principles of …
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Intentionally creating spaces for flourishing in the academy Creating a feminist design lab across higher ed institutions Pandemic memes, gender, and digital activism The limits and possibilities of the #MeToo movement Resources Discussed in this Episode: Shana MacDonald at University of Waterloo qLab Collaborative…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Moving from a traditional faculty role to advocacy and policy work. The challenges of leadership during COVID-19 and lessons learned. Non-traditional opportunities for PhD trained academics. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Jacqueline Rodriguez at AACTE Jacqueline on Twitter Special Education Law and Policy: Fr…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: The current state of feminism on campus. The challenges of intersectional work. The problem of just adding women to the mix without making systemic changes. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Anna Sampaio at Santa Clara University Anna on Twitter Terrorizing Latina/o Immigrants: Race, Gender, and Immigration Poli…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Leadership challenges during the COVID-19 global pandemic, economic downturn, and racial and social unrest. Supporting students, faculty, and staff during this time. Balancing safety and wellness on campus. President Jackson's evolving leadership style. Having the right people in the room and the importance of equi…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: How we learn to become literate citizens through reading. The representation of Black women across the Canadian cultural landscape. Chantal's collection of poetry, How She Read. How the lives and stories of our students impact our research and writing. Prescriptive vs. descriptive grammar. How Chantal's creative wo…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Social media, political campaigns, and authenticity Gender, authenticity, and the American presidency How digital media interferes with our daily lives and makes it harder to concentrate. Smartphone addiction. Employee surveillance and the gig economy Resources Discussed in this Episode: Gunn Enli at University of …
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Ways to build community during remote learning and work from home The importance of bearing witness with our students Creating spaces for people to tell their stories. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Nicola Blake Gutmann Community College Music Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas Sound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Embodied Pedagogy Exhaustion during COVID Faculty Developers Zoom fatigue Cameras, trauma, and PTSD Marking the space of learning on the body Resources Discussed in this Episode: Ann Gagné All Things Pedagogical blog Touching the Untouchable: Connecting, Ethical Caring, and Teaching During COVID-19 Ann on Twitter M…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: The importance of volunteer work in the life of an academic Finding time for creative work as a faculty member Sources of creative inspiration for academics Women and the media in Turkey Resources Discussed in this Episode: Selcen Öner Selcen on YouTube Bahçeşehir University LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome, It…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Transitioning staff, faculty, and students during COVID-19 Developing and implementing the inaugural Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Equity at Albany State Hosting the television show, Realizing Potential What it means to be your holistic self while working in higher ed The importance of community engag…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Tips and advice for preventing burnout. Ways to support faculty well-being. Rebecca's forthcoming book, Professor Burnout: Identifying, Addressing, and Destigmatizing Faculty Burnout in Higher Education. The relationship between burnout and productivity. Lessons for creating boundaries and doing good boundary maint…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Differences between feminist mentoring and traditional mentoring. Hierarchical vs. relational mentoring and the importance of mutuality in mentoring. Defining mutuality and the factors that help increase mutuality. Top challenges minoritized women leaders face and recommended strategies for institutions and individ…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: What are you hoarding while you stay at home during COVID-19? Ways to help women reach their full potential. Barriers to women's success. Staying active and connecting with others while practicing physical distancing. How to have brave and difficult conversations. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Judy Neufeld S…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: What is your favorite breakfast food? Reasons for leaving academia and founding the feminist collective, Design Beku, doing work in public humanities. How Padmini is able to reach more audiences by working outside of academia. Feminist spaces within Digital Humanities and the need for improvement. The importance of…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Warm up question: are you a listener or a talker? Sherri's background in physical education and how that informs her teaching and coaching practice. Creeping imposter syndrome and how it can cause you to second guess yourself, slow you down, or soften your voice. The importance of listening and creating space for l…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: What do you do when you're having a bad day? What does it mean to disrupt white supremacy and how can we do that effectively within higher ed? Ways of advancing racial literacy on campus. Disrupting white supremacy happens over generations. How white supremacy operates in admissions in hiring through conversations …
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Kim’s leadership in community colleges and the opportunities for women to lead in this space. The importance of leadership affinity groups in our careers. A.C.E.’s Women’s Network and the Moving the Needle initiative focused on getting more women into the college presidency role. The crucial role that community col…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be? The origin and mission of HERS : Women in Higher Education Leadership, an organization for women leaders in higher education. Overview of HERS programs. Importance of a leadership network for women in higher ed. What happens when people don't s…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Women in Higher Ed, monthly newsletter for practitioners, with practical articles that creates a space for women to tell their stories. WIHE Editor Kelly Baker's role in creating the community of the publication. WIHE's job site and Twitter promotion of women getting promoted at their current institution or hired a…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: If you could eliminate one thing from your daily routine, what would it be? The importance of pink meetings in your day, with people who are either a nurturing or catalyzing influence. Avoiding green meetings with people who are inhibiting or toxic. The importance of building time for networking off campus into you…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Itir’s journey to international work. Tips for international partnerships. Challenges and barriers to international partnerships. The importance of building relationships in building partnerships. Resources Discussed in this Episode: Itir Toksoz at University of Venus Music Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas Sound Eng…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: if you left your current professional life behind and ran away to follow your dreams, what would you be doing How and why Leslie combined a traditional academic position with a life coaching business on the side. Why getting tenure is often a time of an identity crisis and when you question your purpose more deeply…
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: If you could have a year’s supply of anything, what would it be? The pros and cons of podcasting as a form of public engagement for women Gendered politics of the voice and expectations about what a listenable voice should sound like. Podcasting as one of the safest spaces for women doing public work because if peo…
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EPISODE NOTES Topics Discussed in this Episode: .If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Ways to deal with imposter syndrome. Recognizing and labeling imposter syndrome. The link between perfectionism and imposter syndrome. How can you get your butterflies flying in formation? Helping people embrace their unique strengths as opposed to …
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Topics Discussed in this Episode: Using deadlines, invited talks, and conference presentations to advance a larger project (book, digital project). Focusing on the work you want to do, not the work other people want you to do. Using Asana and TickTick to manage projects and to-do lists. Building your network through friends, colleagues, and social …
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