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Sage College DEI — Hear from Our Authors
Why DEI is Important Podcast Series
Hear from renowned authors on the importance of DEI in higher education, the inspiration behind their writing, and reflections on lessons learned throughout their career as educators and authors.
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Deconstructing Barbie, Robyn Ryle
Concepts in sociology and gender courses
Guest: Dr. Robyn Ryle
Feminists, gender scholars, and sociologists have always had a lot to say about Barbie, the doll-turned-global brand. The release of 2023’s top-grossing movie, Barbie, has given new life to these debates. The film and all the conversations around it provide a perfect way to illustrate a wide range of concepts in sociology and gender courses.
In this podcast...Go to this episode.
The Importance of DEI in Mass Communication, Vince Filak
Trends in Mass Communication
Guest: Dr. Vincent F. Filak
In part 2 of a 2-part podcast on trends in Mass Communication (listen to part 1 here, part of the Sage College Publishing Podcast channel), best-selling author and educator Vincent F. Filak emphasizes the value of DEI in broadening perspectives and fostering student engagement and growth. He highlights more inclusive teaching strategies and integrative approaches to representing diverse experiences. Go to this episode.
Why DEI is Important Series, Nahavandi Episode
Season 1, Episode 3
Guest: Afsaneh Nahavandi
A conversation with Sage author Afsaneh Nahavandi, professor of Management at the University of San Diego and Professor Emerita at Arizona State University.
She is the winner of several teaching awards, including ASU’s 2004 Professor of the Year and the author of several other books, including The Art and Science of Leadership (2015), Organizational Behavior (2014), Ancient Leadership Wisdom (2012), Organizational Behavior: The Person-Organization Fit (1999), and Organizational Culture in the Management of Mergers (1993), and numerous articles about leadership and culture...Go to this episode.
Why DEI is Important Series, Clayton Episode
Season 1, Episode 2
Guest: Krisstal D. Clayton, PhD
A conversation with Sage author Krisstal D. Clayton, PhD, clinical professor, director of undergraduate programs, and associate chair of academics for the Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas.
Krisstal D. Clayton is passionate about engaging and inclusive pedagogy, and regularly provides invited talks and workshops on teaching...Go to this episode.
Why DEI is Important Series, Pedrotti Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti
A conversation with Sage author Dr. Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, associate dean for Diversity and Curriculum in the College of Liberal Arts and professor in the Department of Psychology and Child Development at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Dr. Teramoto Pedrotti has taught multicultural psychology, intergroup dialogues, and other areas of psychology for over fifteen years...Go to this episode.
