View from Venus

7.5 The Limitations of Diversity Work with Ariana González Stokas

Episode Summary

In this week's episode, guest expert, Ariana González Stokas, Equity inclusion and diversity expert and author of recently published Reparative Universities: Why Diversity Alone Won’t Solve Racism in Higher Education, joins us to talk about her book, her career journey, advice she has for those doing DEI work in higher ed, and the importance of prioritizing joy. Feel free to share your thoughts and responses with us on Instagram or Facebook and tag us @university_of_venus on IG or post it on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/ and we will share and amplify! Find University of Venus on Instagram @university_of_venus and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/

Episode Notes

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.

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Music Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas

Sound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia