Critical Conversations
autor: Dr. Rick Daniels
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Leading stories, trending topics, changing narratives. This is the Critical Conversations podcast series with Dr. Rick Daniels. Engaging in topics related to, and focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month · 35 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 12In this episode, Dr. Rick Daniels sits down with Oakton faculty and staff to discuss Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. They discuss the historical…
- Celebrating Women's History Month with the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) · 25 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 11Join Dr. Rick Daniels, Leah Kintner, and Esperanza Salgado-Rodriguez for a conversation on the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) at Oakton. In honor of…
- Sis, Ya Slip is Showing! A bold guide to ending toxic friendships and choosing yourself. · 18 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 10On this episode of Critical Conversations, we spotlight one of Oakton's own: Manager of Oakton's Career and Transfer Center and author of the new book, "Sis, Ya Slip is Showing!…
- December Holidays and Observances · 4 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 9In this episode of the podcast, Brenda Cruz tells us about some of the December holidays and observances, including Chanukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa and spending time with loved…
- Spotlight on Oakton Resource Groups: Elevating Indigenous Voices at Oakton · 33 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 8On this episode of Critical Conversations, we spotlight one of Oakton's Employee Resource Groups: Elevating Indigenous Voices at Oakton. We will unpack and discuss the origins of…
- 10 years of Service: Celebrating President Joianne Smith · 17 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 7On this episode of Critical Conversations, we reflect on 10 years of leadership and service from President Joianne Smith. Together, we explore the accomplishments and challenges…
- November Holidays and Observances · 4 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 6For November's holidays and observances, Brenda Cruz walks us through some information about Native American History Month, Dia de los Muertos, Veterans Day, and Transgender Day…
- Rhythm & Resistance: A Tribute to D'Angelo · 11 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 5Join Dr. Rick Daniels for a special episode of Critical Conversations celebrating the trailblazing neo-soul artist D'Angelo. This episode explores four of his compositions that…
- The Hidden Cost of Free Speech · 30 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 4On the next episode of the Critical Conversations podcast, we delve into "The Hidden Cost of Free Speech." Recent events have brought this classic topic back to the forefront…
- The Discipline of Civil Discourse: Four Tools to Debate Without Demeaning · 10 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 3In this episode of Critical Conversations, Dr. Rick Daniels cuts through the noise around "civil discourse" and gets real about what it actually means. Respectful debate isn't…
- Who Switched My Code Vol. 1: Exploring the idea of tokenism in professional spaces. · 10 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 2Have you ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to fit in? Been the "only one" in the room? Or felt pressure to speak for your whole community? In Season 3, Episode 2 of…
- Institutional Readiness: Preparing Oakton for the Road Ahead · 34 min · Sezon 3 Odcinek 1Join us for the Season 3 premiere of the Critical Conversations Podcast as we unpack the Department of Justice's letter on "illegal" DEI practices in higher education. Our…
- More Than a Holiday: A Juneteenth Conversation · 25 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 20Join Dr. Rick Daniels, Janeen Jackson, and students from Oakton's Black Student Success Program as they explore the history, significance, and future of Juneteenth. This episode…
- Question of the Month: Introvert in an Extrovert's World · 7 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 19In this episode, I unpack a simple question that left me reflecting deeply: "Are you an introvert or an extrovert?" What followed was a realization about how our environments—and…
- From Evaluation to Engagement: The Lattice Launch at Oakton · 26 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 18In this episode, we explore Oakton's transition to Lattice, a new performance management system designed to foster meaningful conversations, continuous feedback, and employee…
- Got Solidarity?: Challenging Straight White College Men to Advocate for Social Justice; featuring Dr. Jorg Vianden · 27 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 17In this episode, we welcome our first non-Oakton affiliated guest to the podcast, Dr. Jorg Vianden, author of the book, "Got Solidarity?: Challenging Straight White College Men…
- May-August Holidays and Observances · 6 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 16In the last Holidays and Observances episode of the academic year, Brenda is going to take you from May 1st through the summer months! • Jewish-American heritage month spans the…
- No Agenda with Tina and Terrance · 53 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 15In this episode, Dr. Rick Daniels sits down with trusted colleagues and friends with NO AGENDA. This time around, Dr. Daniels is joined by Tina Fakhrid-Deen, Distinguished…
- Reflecting on Learning Day 2024: Workforce Readiness, Equity, and Partnerships · 22 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 14In this episode of Critical Conversations, we reflect on Learning Day 2024, from October of last year. As we approach the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, it's a great time to…
- April Holidays and Observances · 6 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 12In this brief episode, we want to share some of the holidays and observances in April, including Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, National Arab-American…
