The Equity Matters Podcast

Basic needs security among students enrolled in postsecondary education is critical for ensuring strong academic performance, persistence and graduation, and students’ wellbeing. Today, we join Bezil ...

26 Jan 202144min

When students leave their homes and go off to college, there are enough distractions without having to worry about financial troubles. Today we join Dr. Michael Couch II, Chief Financial Officer of Ma...

12 Jan 202138min

Coming up on the end of year and approaching a year of coexisting with COVID-19, I found it only appropriate to reflect on the opportunities we have with the new normal.  On this week's episode I dive...

30 Dec 202021min

Public spaces have the opportunity to reflect and shape the communities they serve. Unfortunately many underserved communities have been systematically excluded from the prosperity and vibrancy that t...

22 Dec 202039min

Vision and mission have a fundamental role in shaping an organization or a company. It reminds employees, stakeholders, and potential partners what it is exactly that you focus on. We connected with D...

15 Dec 202026min

DEI Consulting is big business. Companies are more and more aware of their role in perpetuating the -isms and re looking to resolve power imbalances. This is great news for individuals who can help de...

9 Dec 202036min

Confederate statues and monuments memorialize and glorify white supremacy and racism. With the recent murder of George Floyd, we saw widespread protest and efforts to remove these artifacts. This week...

1 Dec 202038min

Social work is often divided into macro or micro practice, and it's limiting to consider this dichotomous view. We connected with micro practitioner Reggie Jackson to discuss his role in advancing equ...

18 Nov 202032min