Category Archives: Episodes

Episode 22: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In this episode, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anne and Steve are joined by Kendra Dunbar, Assistant Director for Equity and Inclusion at Fordham University who shares her thoughts about trauma and being supportive and engaged members of our University and classroom communities. Access a captioned version on YouTube

Episode 21: Community Engagement In this episode, Community Engagement, Anne and Steve are joined by Julie Gafney, Director of Administration and Academic Development at the Center for Community Engaged Learning at Fordham University, who shares her thoughts about the importance of mindfulness, deliberation and collaboration when engaging with the community. Access a captioned version onContinue reading “Episode 21”

Episode 20: Oral History In this episode, Oral History, Anne and Steve are joined by Marl Naison, Professor of African American Studies and History at Fordham University, who shares his thoughts about the importance of personal narratives, the rich and vibrant culture of the Bronx and the importance of connecting with students. Show Notes AnContinue reading “Episode 20”

Episode 19: The Physical Plant and the People Who Maintain It In this episode, The Physical Plant and the People Who Maintain It, Anne and Steve are joined by Marco Valera, Vice President of Administration, who shares his experiences about readying the campuses for Fall 2020.   Access the video on YouTube Show Notes NPRContinue reading “Episode 19”

Episode 18: Questions Are Opportunities In this episode, Questions Are Opportunities, Anne and Steve are joined by Paul Levinson, author, musician and Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University who shares both his experiences as an early pioneer of online education and his thoughts about how we are all content creators now. AccessContinue reading “Episode 18”

Episode 17: Speaking for the Trees In this episode, Speaking for the Trees, Anne and Steve are joined by Steven Stoll, Professor of History at Fordham University and the author of Ramp Hollow: The Ordeal of Appalachia who shares his thoughts about the environment and teaching authentically online. Access a captioned version on YouTube ShowContinue reading “Episode 17”

Episode 16: What We Talk About When We Talk About Asynchronous Instruction In this episode, What We Talk About When We Talk About Asynchronous Instruction, Anne and Steve present an excerpt from a live Zoom session which was part of a four day workshop Preparing to Teach in a Flexible Hybrid Model. Access a captionedContinue reading “Episode 16”

Episode 15: Leveling the Playing Field In this episode, Leveling the Playing Field, we are joined by Renaldo Alba, Associate Director of the STEP and CSTEP Programs at  Fordham University, who shares his thoughts about the importance of community in creating and sustaining more just, equitable and representative educational environments. Access a captioned version onContinue reading “Episode 15”

Episode 14: Swimming in a Jar of Mayonnaise In this episode, Swimming in a Jar of Mayonnaise, we are joined by Clint Ramos Assistant Professor of Design/ Head of Design and Production at Fordham University and the  Recipient of the 2020 USA Fellowship for Theatre who shares his thoughts about how thinking creatively can helpContinue reading “Episode 14”