View from Venus

4.3 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Becky Petitt

Episode Summary

In this week's episode, guest expert, Becky Petitt, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at University of California San Diego, joins us to talk about her work related to equity, diversity, and inclusion; her journey in higher ed, and what she sees as some of the challenges facing women leaders in higher ed. We wrap up with our takeaways from the conversation. Feel free to share your thoughts and responses with us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and tag us @university_of_venus on IG and @UVenus on Twitter or post it on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/ and we will share, retweet, and amplify! Find University of Venus on Instagram @university_of_venus , Twitter @UVenus , and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/

Episode Notes

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 Community
• HERS Leadership Institute 

Music Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas

Sound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia