MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:40:56 -0400 https://reachsunyschenectady.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 MANY VOICES, ONE CALL yes ad3b675e-c7c9-54c6-834b-718b02e99322 Many Voices, One Call at SUNY Schenectady episodic false Many Voices, One Call is SUNY Schenectady's student-centered podcast for courageous, honest, open, and unscripted conversations about all those things that move us, make us curious, and concern us -- as students, faculty, staff, or simple, as people! 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) diversity, equity, inclusion, education, social justice Many Voices, One Call at SUNY Schenectady https://storage.buzzsprout.com/41w75hs6y8gdc0r4ana19rgym155?.jpg MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode Four: Taming the Social Media Monster. Taking back our Attention!  Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode Four: Taming the Social Media Monster. Taking back our Attention!  Digital technology is everywhere and social media notifications put a constant demand on our attention. Studies abound that all this pull on our minds, thoughts, and emotions, and the monetization of our user data is not working in our favor! On this episode, hosts Ashleylucie Lumbala, Sion Hardy and faculty co-host Dr. Babette Faehmel ask: What are we losing when we give so much attention to our devices? What are we handing over when we turn to artificial intelligence? And what would it look like if we used the tools in our hands more deliberately for voice and empowerment? 

Joining us to discuss the pros and cons of digital technology are Elijah Olivieri, Computer Science student, SUNY Schenectady; Bhawin Suchak, Film Director, Co-Founder, Co-Executive Director YouthFX; Prince Sprauve, Film Director and Founder/CEO of Quiet On Set LLC, and Thomas (Tom) Mackey, Professor in the Department of Arts and Media, SUNY Empire State University. Together, we discuss the impacts of social media, AI, algorithmic manipulation, and how we can regain agency and ensure that our voices are heard.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Digital technology is everywhere and social media notifications put a constant demand on our attention. Studies abound that all this pull on our minds, thoughts, and emotions, and the monetization of our user data is not working in our favor! On this episode, hosts Ashleylucie Lumbala, Sion Hardy and faculty co-host Dr. Babette Faehmel ask: What are we losing when we give so much attention to our devices? What are we handing over when we turn to artificial intelligence? And what would it look like if we used the tools in our hands more deliberately for voice and empowerment? 

Joining us to discuss the pros and cons of digital technology are Elijah Olivieri, Computer Science student, SUNY Schenectady; Bhawin Suchak, Film Director, Co-Founder, Co-Executive Director YouthFX; Prince Sprauve, Film Director and Founder/CEO of Quiet On Set LLC, and Thomas (Tom) Mackey, Professor in the Department of Arts and Media, SUNY Empire State University. Together, we discuss the impacts of social media, AI, algorithmic manipulation, and how we can regain agency and ensure that our voices are heard.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-18535642 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500 5442 5 4 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode Three: How Free is Our Speech? Well. It Depends! Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode Three: How Free is Our Speech? Well. It Depends! Freedom of expression is generally upheld as a core American value and a key ingredient for a functioning democracy! At the same time, we are constantly debating the limits to speech. Especially when speech is abrasive, hateful, deceiving, or simply careless, it becomes difficult to stand by our free speech principles. And on many college campuses, recent studies have found, students would rather not be exposed to views they oppose. 

Have we lost our way? Have we maybe unlearned the skills needed to live in a society where speech is supposed to be free? For this episode, cohosts Ashley Lumbala, Sion Hardy, and Dr. Babette Faehmel reached out to five guests who think a lot about "speech" as part of their academic and professional role. 

Joining us are Lonny Davenport, Communication Concentration student at SUNY Schenectady; Professor Richard Hamm, Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of History at SUNY Albany; Nikita Bowen-Hardy, the President of the Schenectady Chapter of the NAACP; Rae Doyle, Professor of Communication at SUNY Schenectady; and, by Zoom from his office at Monroe Community College in Rochester, Professor Joseph Scanlon, Associate Professor of Political Science.

To learn more about the fascinating topic of "how free is free speech," feel free to consult the following sources:

Samantha Barbas, "The Enduring Significance of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan" (March 18, 2024).

Zach Goldberg, Ryan Owens, & Lynn Woodworth, "Americans’ Troubling Views on Speech, Harm, and Violence" (November 2025).

American Civil Liberties Union, "Freedom of Expression" (March 1, 2002).

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Freedom of expression is generally upheld as a core American value and a key ingredient for a functioning democracy! At the same time, we are constantly debating the limits to speech. Especially when speech is abrasive, hateful, deceiving, or simply careless, it becomes difficult to stand by our free speech principles. And on many college campuses, recent studies have found, students would rather not be exposed to views they oppose. 

Have we lost our way? Have we maybe unlearned the skills needed to live in a society where speech is supposed to be free? For this episode, cohosts Ashley Lumbala, Sion Hardy, and Dr. Babette Faehmel reached out to five guests who think a lot about "speech" as part of their academic and professional role. 

Joining us are Lonny Davenport, Communication Concentration student at SUNY Schenectady; Professor Richard Hamm, Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of History at SUNY Albany; Nikita Bowen-Hardy, the President of the Schenectady Chapter of the NAACP; Rae Doyle, Professor of Communication at SUNY Schenectady; and, by Zoom from his office at Monroe Community College in Rochester, Professor Joseph Scanlon, Associate Professor of Political Science.

To learn more about the fascinating topic of "how free is free speech," feel free to consult the following sources:

Samantha Barbas, "The Enduring Significance of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan" (March 18, 2024).

Zach Goldberg, Ryan Owens, & Lynn Woodworth, "Americans’ Troubling Views on Speech, Harm, and Violence" (November 2025).

American Civil Liberties Union, "Freedom of Expression" (March 1, 2002).

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-18225537 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 3924 5 3 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode Two: "Adapt and Overcome": Veterans, Mindset, and the Transition to College Life Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode Two: "Adapt and Overcome": Veterans, Mindset, and the Transition to College Life Veterans only make up between 4 to 5 % of the overall student population. In experience, skill sets, and mindset, however, this group stands out prominently. For this episode, the co-hosts Ashleylucie Ntumba Lumbala, Sion Hardy, and Dr. Babette Faehmel met with current and former student veterans to talk about how they navigated the transition from military service to college, the challenges they face and faced, and the unique strengths they brought with them to higher education. 

Joining us to share their personal views and experiences are Francis Edward Brown IV, a Navy veteran and current student in the School of Music at Schenectady County Community College; Schenectady City Councilman Carl Williams; Stephen Onley with the Veterans Resource Outreach Center (VET-ROC) at Hudson Valley Community College; and Kevin Dean, Executive Director of ASAP in the Office of Strategic Planning at SUNY Schenectady. 

Assisting us with the recording, editing, and mixing of this episode were School of Music students Aileen Alverado, Carter Maxon, Sebastian McHenry, Dylan Bruce, and Cole Schilling.

A special thanks goes out to Anna Westerman, Assistant Director of Academic Advisement and Retention, and Dr. David Clickner, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Planning, for their help and support with thinking through this particular topic.  

If you want to learn more about -- and from -- student veterans, you may start with these resources:

  • The "Resource Hub" at the Center for Veteran Transition and Integration at Columbia University; the "go-to destination for free, game-changing military to civilian resources."
  •  Psych/Armor: a military-connected community offering online courses and other educational resources "for military, Veterans, their families, and caregivers ... and organizations who want to more effectively engage with them."

For more information about supports for student veterans at SUNY Schenectady County Community College, please visit the Veterans Resource Office, located in ELS 222.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Veterans only make up between 4 to 5 % of the overall student population. In experience, skill sets, and mindset, however, this group stands out prominently. For this episode, the co-hosts Ashleylucie Ntumba Lumbala, Sion Hardy, and Dr. Babette Faehmel met with current and former student veterans to talk about how they navigated the transition from military service to college, the challenges they face and faced, and the unique strengths they brought with them to higher education. 

Joining us to share their personal views and experiences are Francis Edward Brown IV, a Navy veteran and current student in the School of Music at Schenectady County Community College; Schenectady City Councilman Carl Williams; Stephen Onley with the Veterans Resource Outreach Center (VET-ROC) at Hudson Valley Community College; and Kevin Dean, Executive Director of ASAP in the Office of Strategic Planning at SUNY Schenectady. 

Assisting us with the recording, editing, and mixing of this episode were School of Music students Aileen Alverado, Carter Maxon, Sebastian McHenry, Dylan Bruce, and Cole Schilling.

A special thanks goes out to Anna Westerman, Assistant Director of Academic Advisement and Retention, and Dr. David Clickner, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Planning, for their help and support with thinking through this particular topic.  

If you want to learn more about -- and from -- student veterans, you may start with these resources:

  • The "Resource Hub" at the Center for Veteran Transition and Integration at Columbia University; the "go-to destination for free, game-changing military to civilian resources."
  •  Psych/Armor: a military-connected community offering online courses and other educational resources "for military, Veterans, their families, and caregivers ... and organizations who want to more effectively engage with them."

For more information about supports for student veterans at SUNY Schenectady County Community College, please visit the Veterans Resource Office, located in ELS 222.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-18112164 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 4307 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode One: "And Good Things Will Come": Students, Stress, and the Supports we Build Together Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode One: "And Good Things Will Come": Students, Stress, and the Supports we Build Together In spite of some recent studies indicating a decrease in the prevalence of major depression, mental health remains a significant concern among community college students. Many report that anxiety and stress harm both their well-being and academic success, with some even withdrawing from classes. The constant stress from trying to balance college, work, and family responsibilities is "also associated with a host of adverse conditions, including a higher prevalence of eating disorders, suicidality, and substance abuse compared to the adult, noncollege-student population."(1) Stigma, limited awareness of services, and barriers like work and caregiving make accessing support especially difficult for students in two-year colleges.

For this episode, please join two new student co-hosts -- Ashleylucie Ntumba Lumbala and Sion Hardy -- faculty host Dr. Babette Faehmel, and their guests, for an intense conversation about stress, doubt, and fear of the future; but also for an inspiring talk about self-care, wellness, and --- surprisingly --- the healing power of the martial arts. 

Contributing to this episode are: Current students Brittany Bowie and Khalim Hannah; former student and current CEO of JMurrayAthletics, John Murray; Sean Mullen, Counselor in SUNY Schenectady's Wellness and Support Services office; and Maria Farina, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology and Civic Engagement at SUNY Schenectady.

For more information about mental health supports, please visit SUNY Schenectady's Wellness and Support Services, which includes the Disability Resource Office, the Resource Hub, supportive counseling, and the Food Pantry. If you want to reach out to Sean Mullen, send an email to sean.mullen@sunysccc.edu or give him a call at 518-381-1336.


(1) Bonilla, Sade, and Veronica Minaya. (2024). Challenges and opportunity: An examination of barriers to postsecondary academic success. (EdWorkingPaper: 24-925). Retrieved from Annenberg Institute at Brown University: https://doi.org/10.26300/0cw6-fe07

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> In spite of some recent studies indicating a decrease in the prevalence of major depression, mental health remains a significant concern among community college students. Many report that anxiety and stress harm both their well-being and academic success, with some even withdrawing from classes. The constant stress from trying to balance college, work, and family responsibilities is "also associated with a host of adverse conditions, including a higher prevalence of eating disorders, suicidality, and substance abuse compared to the adult, noncollege-student population."(1) Stigma, limited awareness of services, and barriers like work and caregiving make accessing support especially difficult for students in two-year colleges.

For this episode, please join two new student co-hosts -- Ashleylucie Ntumba Lumbala and Sion Hardy -- faculty host Dr. Babette Faehmel, and their guests, for an intense conversation about stress, doubt, and fear of the future; but also for an inspiring talk about self-care, wellness, and --- surprisingly --- the healing power of the martial arts. 

Contributing to this episode are: Current students Brittany Bowie and Khalim Hannah; former student and current CEO of JMurrayAthletics, John Murray; Sean Mullen, Counselor in SUNY Schenectady's Wellness and Support Services office; and Maria Farina, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology and Civic Engagement at SUNY Schenectady.

For more information about mental health supports, please visit SUNY Schenectady's Wellness and Support Services, which includes the Disability Resource Office, the Resource Hub, supportive counseling, and the Food Pantry. If you want to reach out to Sean Mullen, send an email to sean.mullen@sunysccc.edu or give him a call at 518-381-1336.


(1) Bonilla, Sade, and Veronica Minaya. (2024). Challenges and opportunity: An examination of barriers to postsecondary academic success. (EdWorkingPaper: 24-925). Retrieved from Annenberg Institute at Brown University: https://doi.org/10.26300/0cw6-fe07

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> https://sunysccc.edu/About-Us/Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion/podcast.html Buzzsprout-17919975 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 3904 College, Mental Health, Student Success 5 1 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Five: "Beyond Mere Survival: Celebrating Trans Visibility, Joy, and Resilience" Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Five: "Beyond Mere Survival: Celebrating Trans Visibility, Joy, and Resilience" Gender diversity might seem like a new topic spreading on social and digital media. But is this phenomenon really new? 

Join co-hosts Archer and Babette for a thought-provoking conversation about not only the realities faced by trans students, faculty, and staff today, but also about how colonization, historical erasure, and language have shaped what we believe to be true about our own selves and desires. Contributing to this discussion are Ashley Hopkins-Benton, who curates the LGBTQ+ collection at the New York State Museum; Courtney D'Allaird, Associate Director for Intercultural Student Engagement at SUNY Albany; and Amy Student, Academic Advisor, as well as Maura Davis, TRIO Academic Specialist.

This conversation is a timely reminder of why visibility matters – not just for current students navigating their identities, but for creating a more accepting world for everyone. After all, as one guest observes, many of us have been subjected to "messages of shame" at some point in our lives -- shame about  our "bodies, our gender, or about our love." And this is simply why all of us deserve access to spaces that foster joy, community, and the liberty to discover our own authentic self!

Thank you all for listening this season! Stay strong, stay confident, and keep shooting for the stars–you’ll get there! We hope that you will join us for our next season, premiering in the Fall 2025 semester. 

Links to Resources: 

In Our Own Voices, Inc.

Pride Center of the Capital Region 

The Trevor Project 

Human Rights Campaign 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline



The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Gender diversity might seem like a new topic spreading on social and digital media. But is this phenomenon really new? 

Join co-hosts Archer and Babette for a thought-provoking conversation about not only the realities faced by trans students, faculty, and staff today, but also about how colonization, historical erasure, and language have shaped what we believe to be true about our own selves and desires. Contributing to this discussion are Ashley Hopkins-Benton, who curates the LGBTQ+ collection at the New York State Museum; Courtney D'Allaird, Associate Director for Intercultural Student Engagement at SUNY Albany; and Amy Student, Academic Advisor, as well as Maura Davis, TRIO Academic Specialist.

This conversation is a timely reminder of why visibility matters – not just for current students navigating their identities, but for creating a more accepting world for everyone. After all, as one guest observes, many of us have been subjected to "messages of shame" at some point in our lives -- shame about  our "bodies, our gender, or about our love." And this is simply why all of us deserve access to spaces that foster joy, community, and the liberty to discover our own authentic self!

Thank you all for listening this season! Stay strong, stay confident, and keep shooting for the stars–you’ll get there! We hope that you will join us for our next season, premiering in the Fall 2025 semester. 

Links to Resources: 

In Our Own Voices, Inc.

Pride Center of the Capital Region 

The Trevor Project 

Human Rights Campaign 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline



The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-17065409 Sat, 10 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400 4403 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Four: "From Struggling to Succeeding: ASAP and the Secret Sauce of Student Success" Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Four: "From Struggling to Succeeding: ASAP and the Secret Sauce of Student Success" The mission of community colleges is to open access to opportunities, to help students achieve their dreams, and to offer the kind of career and academic guidance that transforms lives! But at community colleges nationwide, only 27% of students graduate. For Pell Grant recipients at SUNY Schenectady, that number drops to a mere 20%. What is behind these devastating statistics?

"It's not so much the academics," explains Kevin Dean, SUNY Schenectady’s Executive Director of Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP). "It's usually the other stuff—jobs with incompatible hours, family responsibilities, not enough time or energy to study."

This “other stuff” can derail individual career plans, deprive communities of needed talent, and perpetuate social inequality. But Kevin Dean knows from personal and professional experience that statistics are not destiny. Students in ASAP, the program he leads, are graduating at a rate approaching 50%. And on this episode, we will discuss what “secret sauce” makes possible this astonishing success.

Guests on this episode include the students Zhya Codrington, Willow Donaldson, Mekayla Da Silva, and Heather Miller, as well as local culinary entrepreneurs Jamie Ortiz and Tyikea Mclean. They joined Assistant Professor of Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism Rain E O'Donnell, TRIO Academic Specialist Maura Davis, ASAP Executive Director Kevin Dean, and podcast co-host Dr. Babette Faehmel in the studio.

Archer Abbott, student-cohost and production assistant, had to miss the recording but provided needed research assistance. 

If you're eligible for Pell grants and pursuing an associate degree, visit SUNY Schenectady's website to discover how ASAP could change your academic journey and career trajectory.

A note on this episode’s production quality: Student support professionals are always on call. If you hear a cell phone go off or a background noise it is a reflection of how closely our learning specialists are working with their students!

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> The mission of community colleges is to open access to opportunities, to help students achieve their dreams, and to offer the kind of career and academic guidance that transforms lives! But at community colleges nationwide, only 27% of students graduate. For Pell Grant recipients at SUNY Schenectady, that number drops to a mere 20%. What is behind these devastating statistics?

"It's not so much the academics," explains Kevin Dean, SUNY Schenectady’s Executive Director of Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP). "It's usually the other stuff—jobs with incompatible hours, family responsibilities, not enough time or energy to study."

This “other stuff” can derail individual career plans, deprive communities of needed talent, and perpetuate social inequality. But Kevin Dean knows from personal and professional experience that statistics are not destiny. Students in ASAP, the program he leads, are graduating at a rate approaching 50%. And on this episode, we will discuss what “secret sauce” makes possible this astonishing success.

Guests on this episode include the students Zhya Codrington, Willow Donaldson, Mekayla Da Silva, and Heather Miller, as well as local culinary entrepreneurs Jamie Ortiz and Tyikea Mclean. They joined Assistant Professor of Hotel, Culinary Arts & Tourism Rain E O'Donnell, TRIO Academic Specialist Maura Davis, ASAP Executive Director Kevin Dean, and podcast co-host Dr. Babette Faehmel in the studio.

Archer Abbott, student-cohost and production assistant, had to miss the recording but provided needed research assistance. 

If you're eligible for Pell grants and pursuing an associate degree, visit SUNY Schenectady's website to discover how ASAP could change your academic journey and career trajectory.

A note on this episode’s production quality: Student support professionals are always on call. If you hear a cell phone go off or a background noise it is a reflection of how closely our learning specialists are working with their students!

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Many Voices, One Call at SUNY Schenectady Buzzsprout-16822154 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0400 3004 4 4 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Three: "With TRIO We Stand!" Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Three: "With TRIO We Stand!" On February 28th, 2025 we'll celebrate the 60th anniversary of the TRIO federal education programs. Established in 1965, TRIO was designed to help those who are economically vulnerable — including veterans, individuals with disabilities, and first-generation college students — achieve higher education. 
 
At SUNY Schenectady, over 80% of students qualify for one of TRIO’s programs whose positive impact in fostering academic success and supporting long-term achievement is well-documented, particularly for students who face significant challenges. 

And still, TRIO is at risk! Although a temporary funding bill (aka a “continuing resolution”) passed Congress at just the last minute, and despite a long record of bipartisan support, cuts to the program are a real possibility; the threat of funding delays is endangering key areas of staffing and student support. 
 
 The current short-term spending bill is set to expire on March 14. The new administration and Congress have the potential to introduce funding cuts for the remainder of 2025. These cuts could directly affect TRIO programs, particularly the number and size of grants awarded in the ongoing TRIO Student Support Services competition—a process that includes our own TRIO program at SUNY Schenectady.
 
 In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Babette Faehmel and Archer Abbott discuss the significance of TRIO programs with their guests, explore what the program does, why it's crucial, and how we can help ensure the programs continue to receive funding. 

Joining them are: Mary T Silvestri, Director of TRIO, Maura Davis, TRIO Academic Specialist, and Tiombé Tatum, Chief of Staff and former TRIO Academic Specialist. As well as the student members of TRIO; Deviyani (Devi) Singh, Imani Romain, Jasmatie (Jasmyn) Lutawan, Hanif Thompson, and Corey Bub.
 
 If you’d like to learn more and get involved, please visit the Council for Opportunity in Education website. You may also go straight to their advocacy page to show your support at https://coenet.org/advocacy/

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> On February 28th, 2025 we'll celebrate the 60th anniversary of the TRIO federal education programs. Established in 1965, TRIO was designed to help those who are economically vulnerable — including veterans, individuals with disabilities, and first-generation college students — achieve higher education. 
 
At SUNY Schenectady, over 80% of students qualify for one of TRIO’s programs whose positive impact in fostering academic success and supporting long-term achievement is well-documented, particularly for students who face significant challenges. 

And still, TRIO is at risk! Although a temporary funding bill (aka a “continuing resolution”) passed Congress at just the last minute, and despite a long record of bipartisan support, cuts to the program are a real possibility; the threat of funding delays is endangering key areas of staffing and student support. 
 
 The current short-term spending bill is set to expire on March 14. The new administration and Congress have the potential to introduce funding cuts for the remainder of 2025. These cuts could directly affect TRIO programs, particularly the number and size of grants awarded in the ongoing TRIO Student Support Services competition—a process that includes our own TRIO program at SUNY Schenectady.
 
 In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Babette Faehmel and Archer Abbott discuss the significance of TRIO programs with their guests, explore what the program does, why it's crucial, and how we can help ensure the programs continue to receive funding. 

Joining them are: Mary T Silvestri, Director of TRIO, Maura Davis, TRIO Academic Specialist, and Tiombé Tatum, Chief of Staff and former TRIO Academic Specialist. As well as the student members of TRIO; Deviyani (Devi) Singh, Imani Romain, Jasmatie (Jasmyn) Lutawan, Hanif Thompson, and Corey Bub.
 
 If you’d like to learn more and get involved, please visit the Council for Opportunity in Education website. You may also go straight to their advocacy page to show your support at https://coenet.org/advocacy/

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-16339214 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 3049 4 3 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Two: "Stronger Together: Election '24 Debrief" Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Two: "Stronger Together: Election '24 Debrief" How are students processing the election? What do they expect and what do they need, from us - their educators, peers, and supporters? And how divided are we, really, over politics? Are our divisions truly as deep as they might appear judged from social media or from some of the political discourse in the nation? Or are we actually more polarized emotionally, and much less polarized when it comes to issues?

Please join host Babette Faehmel, new student co-host Archer Abbott, and their guests, to find out!

The guests in this episode are: Zoe Oxley, Professor of Political Science at Union College, Marion Porterfield, Schenectady City Council President, Omar McGill, Schenectady County Legislature, Caroline Buff, Academic Librarian and Information Literacy Expert, and Sean Mullen, Counselor in the Office of Wellness and Support Services at SUNY Schenectady. And most importantly, of course, our student contributors Cassie, Nadine, and Dylan.
 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> How are students processing the election? What do they expect and what do they need, from us - their educators, peers, and supporters? And how divided are we, really, over politics? Are our divisions truly as deep as they might appear judged from social media or from some of the political discourse in the nation? Or are we actually more polarized emotionally, and much less polarized when it comes to issues?

Please join host Babette Faehmel, new student co-host Archer Abbott, and their guests, to find out!

The guests in this episode are: Zoe Oxley, Professor of Political Science at Union College, Marion Porterfield, Schenectady City Council President, Omar McGill, Schenectady County Legislature, Caroline Buff, Academic Librarian and Information Literacy Expert, and Sean Mullen, Counselor in the Office of Wellness and Support Services at SUNY Schenectady. And most importantly, of course, our student contributors Cassie, Nadine, and Dylan.
 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Many Voices, One Call at SUNY Schenectady Buzzsprout-16098602 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500 4689 4 2 full true Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode One: "Touch Grass, Make a Difference - Student Views on Civic Engagement" Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode One: "Touch Grass, Make a Difference - Student Views on Civic Engagement" Politics is not a topic that many Americans bring up voluntarily. According to the Pew Research Institute, 65% of survey participants stated they "always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics." More than half "feel angry,” only 10% feel "hopeful," and even fewer (4%) are excited.“ With a national election barely a month away, we wanted to know how our students experience the current climate. What do they see in politics? How does it matter to their lives? Are they engaged? Do they think their peers are?

Please join host Dr. Babette Faehmel and guests for an energized and highly insightful discussion of partisan polarization, misinformation, the role of social media in shaping our politics, and of what we ourselves can do to be empowered civically literate participants in political debates. The guests are: Sean Millington, Political Science Major, member of the SUNY Student Assembly, and the President of the College Democrats* at SUNY Albany; Daniel and Saeed with the SUNY Schenectady Student Government Association; SUNY Schenectady students Nadine and Cesarina, and Rae Doyle, Professor of Communication and Chairperson of the Academic Senate at SUNY Schenectady.

*We reached out to the Student Republicans at SUNY Albany as well but had not heard back at the time of this recording.

Looking for reliable information on current events and election matters? Check out these resources:

Retro Report

What they say about themselves:
“At a time when misinformation is rampant and there’s disagreement over objective facts, our team of award-winning journalists and educators is creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources. Our work brings a greater understanding of current events, fights misinformation and encourages inquiry.”

The Center for Artistic Activism

What they say about themselves:
“At the Center for Artistic Activism we help people use their creativity and culture to effect power.”

U.S. Vote Foundation 

What they say about themselves:
“Every Citizen Is a Voter. The foundation aims for every citizen to have open access to voter information and the ability to easily engage in their democracy and civic life with voting as a central action.

VOTE411 

What they say about themselves:
Vote 411 is a “one-stop shop” for election-related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on many aspects of the election process.

Ground News

What they say about themselves:
"Ground News was created to offer clarity in an increasingly chaotic media landscape. Our vision is positive coexistence where cooperative, civil debate is the norm, media is accountable, and critical thought is the baseline of our information consumption. We’re on a mission to well inform the world by empowering readers to think freely about the issues of our times."

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Politics is not a topic that many Americans bring up voluntarily. According to the Pew Research Institute, 65% of survey participants stated they "always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics." More than half "feel angry,” only 10% feel "hopeful," and even fewer (4%) are excited.“ With a national election barely a month away, we wanted to know how our students experience the current climate. What do they see in politics? How does it matter to their lives? Are they engaged? Do they think their peers are?

Please join host Dr. Babette Faehmel and guests for an energized and highly insightful discussion of partisan polarization, misinformation, the role of social media in shaping our politics, and of what we ourselves can do to be empowered civically literate participants in political debates. The guests are: Sean Millington, Political Science Major, member of the SUNY Student Assembly, and the President of the College Democrats* at SUNY Albany; Daniel and Saeed with the SUNY Schenectady Student Government Association; SUNY Schenectady students Nadine and Cesarina, and Rae Doyle, Professor of Communication and Chairperson of the Academic Senate at SUNY Schenectady.

*We reached out to the Student Republicans at SUNY Albany as well but had not heard back at the time of this recording.

Looking for reliable information on current events and election matters? Check out these resources:

Retro Report

What they say about themselves:
“At a time when misinformation is rampant and there’s disagreement over objective facts, our team of award-winning journalists and educators is creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources. Our work brings a greater understanding of current events, fights misinformation and encourages inquiry.”

The Center for Artistic Activism

What they say about themselves:
“At the Center for Artistic Activism we help people use their creativity and culture to effect power.”

U.S. Vote Foundation 

What they say about themselves:
“Every Citizen Is a Voter. The foundation aims for every citizen to have open access to voter information and the ability to easily engage in their democracy and civic life with voting as a central action.

VOTE411 

What they say about themselves:
Vote 411 is a “one-stop shop” for election-related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on many aspects of the election process.

Ground News

What they say about themselves:
"Ground News was created to offer clarity in an increasingly chaotic media landscape. Our vision is positive coexistence where cooperative, civil debate is the norm, media is accountable, and critical thought is the baseline of our information consumption. We’re on a mission to well inform the world by empowering readers to think freely about the issues of our times."

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-15899300 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 3850 4 1 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Seven: Artificial Intelligence: The Student Perspective Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Seven: Artificial Intelligence: The Student Perspective This is a follow-up to the episode on AI that we published on October 11, 2023 under the title " Artificial Intelligence (AI): Why we need to talk about it!" As it turns out, we still need to talk about "it", but this time we wanted to get deeper into students' perspectives on using AI. Please join hosts Dr. Babette Faehmel and Alexandre Lumbala to learn more about what students think and feel about this new presence in all of our lives, about academically empowering versus self-sabotaging uses of chatbots, and the role all of us can play in protecting ourselves and our communities from the risks and inherent biases of Artificial Intelligence.

Joining us for this conversation are TRIO Academic Learning Specialist Maura Davis,  and the students Lonny Davenport (Communication Concentration), and Wesley Rush (Business Concentration).

Note to listeners: We originally expected to be joined by Kirk Winans, who  teaches the course “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence” at Hudson Valley Community College and who has extensive experience teaching foundational aspects of AI technology to non-specialists. Kirk was unable to join us due to family matters, but he reviewed the recorded episode and provided a guest commentary. You can read it here!

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> This is a follow-up to the episode on AI that we published on October 11, 2023 under the title " Artificial Intelligence (AI): Why we need to talk about it!" As it turns out, we still need to talk about "it", but this time we wanted to get deeper into students' perspectives on using AI. Please join hosts Dr. Babette Faehmel and Alexandre Lumbala to learn more about what students think and feel about this new presence in all of our lives, about academically empowering versus self-sabotaging uses of chatbots, and the role all of us can play in protecting ourselves and our communities from the risks and inherent biases of Artificial Intelligence.

Joining us for this conversation are TRIO Academic Learning Specialist Maura Davis,  and the students Lonny Davenport (Communication Concentration), and Wesley Rush (Business Concentration).

Note to listeners: We originally expected to be joined by Kirk Winans, who  teaches the course “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence” at Hudson Valley Community College and who has extensive experience teaching foundational aspects of AI technology to non-specialists. Kirk was unable to join us due to family matters, but he reviewed the recorded episode and provided a guest commentary. You can read it here!

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Many Voices, One Call at SUNY Schenectady Buzzsprout-14858710 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 4664 3 7 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Six: “Black Excellence: Beyond Black History Month!" Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Six: “Black Excellence: Beyond Black History Month!" What does it mean to identify as "Black"? Is it the melanin level in one's skin? Is it a shared experience? A shared heritage? A culture?  What does a "Black History Month" mean to people who might identify "as Black," but whose history and culture is not limited to US American experiences of "Blackness"? 

Please join student host Alexandre Lumbala for his first solo podcast moderation on these fascinating topics.  Alexandre's partners in this discussion are SUNY Schenectady County Community College students Jennah Kegler, Amarianna Canteen, Victoria Morris, Sovereign Strickland, Emanuel Joseph, and Wesley Rush. They are joined by special guest of honor,  President of the college Dr.  Steady Moono.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> What does it mean to identify as "Black"? Is it the melanin level in one's skin? Is it a shared experience? A shared heritage? A culture?  What does a "Black History Month" mean to people who might identify "as Black," but whose history and culture is not limited to US American experiences of "Blackness"? 

Please join student host Alexandre Lumbala for his first solo podcast moderation on these fascinating topics.  Alexandre's partners in this discussion are SUNY Schenectady County Community College students Jennah Kegler, Amarianna Canteen, Victoria Morris, Sovereign Strickland, Emanuel Joseph, and Wesley Rush. They are joined by special guest of honor,  President of the college Dr.  Steady Moono.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-14608692 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0500 3713 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Five: “Peace, Salaam, Shalom!" Connecting Across our Differences in a War-Ravaged World Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Five: “Peace, Salaam, Shalom!" Connecting Across our Differences in a War-Ravaged World On October 7, the Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas (an acronym for the Arabic name of “Islamic Resistance Movement”) launched a brutal invasion of Israel. Attacking kibbutzim and other Israeli settlements, Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 people, wounding thousands, and taking around 150 Jewish hostages. A day later, Israel attacked the Palestinian territory of Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas. At the time of this writing, an estimate of 10,000 to 18,000 Palestinians have died, most of whom are reported as civilian deaths; medical care is at the brink of collapse, and food insecurity is rampant. 

This conflict seems remote and not a natural fit for this podcast. Undeniably, however, it has entered our communities, classrooms, SUNY campuses, and other colleges nearby. Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and Jewish students report experiencing hate speech, intimidation, harassment, and even assault. Both antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise, tempers are flaring, biases spreading, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to have a dialogue across differences.

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is standing firmly against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and discrimination of any form, and for this episode, cohosts Alexandre Lumbala and Dr. Babette Faehmel took this statement to heart. We invited several guests who are all familiar with the region, to dialogue with us and each other and we are incredibly grateful for all of those who agreed, or who helped us find partners for this conversation.

Please join us for a difficult and painful, albeit sincere dialogue about historic hurts and present anguish – all in search of a just, dignified way forward. Our guests are Paula Weiss - co-founder and leader of the Children at the Well interfaith youth storytelling program and member of the Woodstock Jewish Congregation; Dr. Ahmad Abu-Hakmeh – a Muslim Palestinian American and member of the Greater Albany Muslim Community; Rabbi Matthew Cutler of the Congregation Gates of Heaven; and Cooper Patschureck – a student in SUNY Schenectady’s Communication Concentration and aspiring journalist.

We usually remove pauses from our recordings. For this episode, however, we decided to leave them in. We pause to listen and to process. In a conversation about a topic of this gravity, pauses are necessary and meaningful.  

Please Note: This episode includes content that listeners might find distressing. If you or anyone around you experiences emotional distress while listening, please pause or stop and take care of yourself and your loved ones first. If you are a listener in the US, you can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for support. 


Want to find out more or get involved? 

The following organizations (which were mentioned in the podcast) consist of Palestinians and Jewish Israelis working together for a new future:

·       Standing Together, https://www.standing-together.org/en

·       Parents Circle https://www.theparentscircle.org/en/pcff-home-page-en/

·       Women Wage Peace https://www.womenwagepeace.org.il/en/

·       Peace Now https://peacenow.org.il/en/ 

·       Givat Haviva https://www.givathaviva.org/ 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> On October 7, the Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas (an acronym for the Arabic name of “Islamic Resistance Movement”) launched a brutal invasion of Israel. Attacking kibbutzim and other Israeli settlements, Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 people, wounding thousands, and taking around 150 Jewish hostages. A day later, Israel attacked the Palestinian territory of Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas. At the time of this writing, an estimate of 10,000 to 18,000 Palestinians have died, most of whom are reported as civilian deaths; medical care is at the brink of collapse, and food insecurity is rampant. 

This conflict seems remote and not a natural fit for this podcast. Undeniably, however, it has entered our communities, classrooms, SUNY campuses, and other colleges nearby. Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and Jewish students report experiencing hate speech, intimidation, harassment, and even assault. Both antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise, tempers are flaring, biases spreading, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to have a dialogue across differences.

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is standing firmly against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and discrimination of any form, and for this episode, cohosts Alexandre Lumbala and Dr. Babette Faehmel took this statement to heart. We invited several guests who are all familiar with the region, to dialogue with us and each other and we are incredibly grateful for all of those who agreed, or who helped us find partners for this conversation.

Please join us for a difficult and painful, albeit sincere dialogue about historic hurts and present anguish – all in search of a just, dignified way forward. Our guests are Paula Weiss - co-founder and leader of the Children at the Well interfaith youth storytelling program and member of the Woodstock Jewish Congregation; Dr. Ahmad Abu-Hakmeh – a Muslim Palestinian American and member of the Greater Albany Muslim Community; Rabbi Matthew Cutler of the Congregation Gates of Heaven; and Cooper Patschureck – a student in SUNY Schenectady’s Communication Concentration and aspiring journalist.

We usually remove pauses from our recordings. For this episode, however, we decided to leave them in. We pause to listen and to process. In a conversation about a topic of this gravity, pauses are necessary and meaningful.  

Please Note: This episode includes content that listeners might find distressing. If you or anyone around you experiences emotional distress while listening, please pause or stop and take care of yourself and your loved ones first. If you are a listener in the US, you can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for support. 


Want to find out more or get involved? 

The following organizations (which were mentioned in the podcast) consist of Palestinians and Jewish Israelis working together for a new future:

·       Standing Together, https://www.standing-together.org/en

·       Parents Circle https://www.theparentscircle.org/en/pcff-home-page-en/

·       Women Wage Peace https://www.womenwagepeace.org.il/en/

·       Peace Now https://peacenow.org.il/en/ 

·       Givat Haviva https://www.givathaviva.org/ 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-14160776 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 4701 3 5 full true Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Four: "The mission is to unify:" Young Guyanese Americans on immigration, integration, and racism Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Four: "The mission is to unify:" Young Guyanese Americans on immigration, integration, and racism Since its days as a Dutch settlement in the midst of Mohawk country, Schenectady has been a place where different cultures met upon one another. One of the most recent examples for such a meeting of diverse peoples is the arrival of large numbers of Guyanese and Guyanese-Americans who moved here from either New York City's Richmond Hill district in Queens, or from Guyana itself, in the early 2000s.
 
But what do we actually know about our Guyanese neighbors? On this episode, co-hosts Alexandre Lumbala and Dr. Babette Faehmel are joined by SUNY Schenectady students Deviyani Singh, Varsha Gopilall, and Parsram Pernanand, and by SUNY Albany University's Dr. Alejandra Bronfman, Professor in the Department of Latin American, Caribbean & U.S. Latino Studies, to learn more. You are invited to join us in this conversation that at times took us into rather unexpected territory. 

Want to learn more?
Research on the Guyanese community in Schenectady is still rather scarce. But for one in-depth look at the impact of these communities on Schenectady and the Capital District, see Tyler Bellick; Michael Barton; Samantha Friedman; and Matthew Douglas, "Guyanese Immigration, Homeownership, and Crime in Schenectady, NY: 2000–2017.  City & Community, October 08, 2022.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Since its days as a Dutch settlement in the midst of Mohawk country, Schenectady has been a place where different cultures met upon one another. One of the most recent examples for such a meeting of diverse peoples is the arrival of large numbers of Guyanese and Guyanese-Americans who moved here from either New York City's Richmond Hill district in Queens, or from Guyana itself, in the early 2000s.
 
But what do we actually know about our Guyanese neighbors? On this episode, co-hosts Alexandre Lumbala and Dr. Babette Faehmel are joined by SUNY Schenectady students Deviyani Singh, Varsha Gopilall, and Parsram Pernanand, and by SUNY Albany University's Dr. Alejandra Bronfman, Professor in the Department of Latin American, Caribbean & U.S. Latino Studies, to learn more. You are invited to join us in this conversation that at times took us into rather unexpected territory. 

Want to learn more?
Research on the Guyanese community in Schenectady is still rather scarce. But for one in-depth look at the impact of these communities on Schenectady and the Capital District, see Tyler Bellick; Michael Barton; Samantha Friedman; and Matthew Douglas, "Guyanese Immigration, Homeownership, and Crime in Schenectady, NY: 2000–2017.  City & Community, October 08, 2022.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-13942998 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500 3840 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Three: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Why we need to talk about it! Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Three: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Why we need to talk about it! What is A.I.? What is a Large Language Model? How does it matter for teaching and learning? And will A.I. inhibit or help the acquisition of knowledge? These are essential questions that suddenly came to the fore in the winter of 2022 when OpenAI released its seemingly magical "ChatGPT" for beta testing to the public.

On this episode, new (!) student co-host Alexandre Lumbala and Dr. Babette Faehmel discuss the significance of A.I. for education with an impressive panel of guests! From SUNY Albany's AI+ Initiative, we are joined by Dr. George Berg,  Associate Professor of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity; Dr. Justin Curry, Associate Professor of Math and Statistics; Dr. Alessandra Buccella, Assistant Professor of Philosophy; and Dr. Rukhsana Ahmed Associate Professor for Communication. In addition, we will hear from SUNY Schenectady's very own Professor of Cybersecurity Keion Clinton, and Director of Library Services, Jackie Keleher.

The recording of this episode was possible thanks to the School of Music’s - and in particular Sten Isachsen’s – continuing generous support with the technical details. Music students Luke Bremer, Jacob DeVoe, Jean-Vierre Williams-Burpee, Rowan Breen and Evan Curcio helped with editing, mixing, and recording. Heather Meaney, Karen Tanski, and Jessica McHugh Green deserve credit for promoting the podcast, and the SUNY Schenectady Foundation for its financial support.  Last but not least, we want to thank Vice President of Academic Affairs Mark Meachem and College President Steady Moono for supporting our work.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> What is A.I.? What is a Large Language Model? How does it matter for teaching and learning? And will A.I. inhibit or help the acquisition of knowledge? These are essential questions that suddenly came to the fore in the winter of 2022 when OpenAI released its seemingly magical "ChatGPT" for beta testing to the public.

On this episode, new (!) student co-host Alexandre Lumbala and Dr. Babette Faehmel discuss the significance of A.I. for education with an impressive panel of guests! From SUNY Albany's AI+ Initiative, we are joined by Dr. George Berg,  Associate Professor of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity; Dr. Justin Curry, Associate Professor of Math and Statistics; Dr. Alessandra Buccella, Assistant Professor of Philosophy; and Dr. Rukhsana Ahmed Associate Professor for Communication. In addition, we will hear from SUNY Schenectady's very own Professor of Cybersecurity Keion Clinton, and Director of Library Services, Jackie Keleher.

The recording of this episode was possible thanks to the School of Music’s - and in particular Sten Isachsen’s – continuing generous support with the technical details. Music students Luke Bremer, Jacob DeVoe, Jean-Vierre Williams-Burpee, Rowan Breen and Evan Curcio helped with editing, mixing, and recording. Heather Meaney, Karen Tanski, and Jessica McHugh Green deserve credit for promoting the podcast, and the SUNY Schenectady Foundation for its financial support.  Last but not least, we want to thank Vice President of Academic Affairs Mark Meachem and College President Steady Moono for supporting our work.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-13733940 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400 4400 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Two: It's Getting Hot Out There! Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Two: It's Getting Hot Out There! From air pollution due to Canadian wildfires, to heat waves and floods, New Yorkers are increasingly feeling the effects of the global climate crisis. Yet while we all shared the experience of sweating through the hottest summer since record keeping began in the early 1900s, the effects of the climate crisis are not distributed equally. Please join podcast host Dr. Babette Faehmel, Math Science and Technology students Ryan Szepek and Abhishek (“Abhi”) Sharma, C-Step Director Dr. Lorena Harris, and local climate advocates Vicky Michela and Michael Richardson, to learn more about the links between climate, equity, and social justice.

The recording and editing of the podcast was possible thanks to Sten Isachsen and the School of Music. A special thanks goes to Rowan Breen and Jean-Vierre Williams-Burpee for help with recording and editing of this episode. Further thanks go to the SUNY Schenectady Foundation for financial support, the ReaCh Initiative Leadership team, the Student Mentoring Program, the Student Government Association, and the Student Activities Advisor.

For tickets to the “March to End Fossil Fuel” and to learn more about the Capital Region Climate Network, go to https://www.nyclimate.org/capitalareaclimatenewtwork 

To learn more about “New York Renews” – “a coalition of over 360 environmental, justice, faith, labor, and community groups … and the force behind the nation’s most progressive climate law,” go to: https://www.nyrenews.org/

To learn more about “Climate Can't Wait” – a “collaborative of organizations that have joined together to demand that the New York State legislature and the governor take urgent and bold action on climate,” go to https://www.climatecantwait.org/

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> From air pollution due to Canadian wildfires, to heat waves and floods, New Yorkers are increasingly feeling the effects of the global climate crisis. Yet while we all shared the experience of sweating through the hottest summer since record keeping began in the early 1900s, the effects of the climate crisis are not distributed equally. Please join podcast host Dr. Babette Faehmel, Math Science and Technology students Ryan Szepek and Abhishek (“Abhi”) Sharma, C-Step Director Dr. Lorena Harris, and local climate advocates Vicky Michela and Michael Richardson, to learn more about the links between climate, equity, and social justice.

The recording and editing of the podcast was possible thanks to Sten Isachsen and the School of Music. A special thanks goes to Rowan Breen and Jean-Vierre Williams-Burpee for help with recording and editing of this episode. Further thanks go to the SUNY Schenectady Foundation for financial support, the ReaCh Initiative Leadership team, the Student Mentoring Program, the Student Government Association, and the Student Activities Advisor.

For tickets to the “March to End Fossil Fuel” and to learn more about the Capital Region Climate Network, go to https://www.nyclimate.org/capitalareaclimatenewtwork 

To learn more about “New York Renews” – “a coalition of over 360 environmental, justice, faith, labor, and community groups … and the force behind the nation’s most progressive climate law,” go to: https://www.nyrenews.org/

To learn more about “Climate Can't Wait” – a “collaborative of organizations that have joined together to demand that the New York State legislature and the governor take urgent and bold action on climate,” go to https://www.climatecantwait.org/

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Many Voices, One Call at SUNY Schenectady Buzzsprout-13571400 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400 3341 3 2 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode One: Feel-Good History or Honest History? Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode One: Feel-Good History or Honest History? For a couple of years now, legislators in a number of states have proposed - and at times passed - legislation aimed at restricting what topics and subjects should be allowed in K-12 history classes. Many of these efforts are aimed at controlling how much students should be permitted to learn about so called “divisive concepts”: race/racism, the history of sexuality, or LGBTQIA+ experiences. Recently, the state of Florida attempted to extend these efforts to regulate academic freedom into higher education, and although a federal appeals court, in March 2023, declared the "Stop W.O.K.E. Act" unconstitutional, many educators and academic freedom advocates fear for the future of honest classroom discussion and research.   

For this first student-produced and moderated episode of Many Voices, One Call, history concentration majors Grace, Alexa, Roman and Jessabelle interviewed educator and equity advocate Thearse McCalmon, Professor of History Dr. Dean Bennett, SUNY Schenectady student and former history teacher Joseph Berlant, as well as William Ernst and Michael Asbury with the organization Braver Angels about what the current debate on teachable topics in history might mean for learning, teaching, and academic speech. 

The recording and editing of the podcast was possible thanks to  Connor Raab and Sten Isachsen at the School of Music. Heather Meaney, Karen Tanski, and Jessica McHugh Green deserve credit for promoting the podcast. We are grateful for the SUNY Schenectady Foundation's continuing financial support. Further thanks go to the School of Music, the Division of Liberal Arts, and the REACH Initiative at SUNY Schenectady.

This has been a project for the course HIS 250-01: Topics in History: The American Revolution, at SUNY Schenectady (Spring 2023) 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> For a couple of years now, legislators in a number of states have proposed - and at times passed - legislation aimed at restricting what topics and subjects should be allowed in K-12 history classes. Many of these efforts are aimed at controlling how much students should be permitted to learn about so called “divisive concepts”: race/racism, the history of sexuality, or LGBTQIA+ experiences. Recently, the state of Florida attempted to extend these efforts to regulate academic freedom into higher education, and although a federal appeals court, in March 2023, declared the "Stop W.O.K.E. Act" unconstitutional, many educators and academic freedom advocates fear for the future of honest classroom discussion and research.   

For this first student-produced and moderated episode of Many Voices, One Call, history concentration majors Grace, Alexa, Roman and Jessabelle interviewed educator and equity advocate Thearse McCalmon, Professor of History Dr. Dean Bennett, SUNY Schenectady student and former history teacher Joseph Berlant, as well as William Ernst and Michael Asbury with the organization Braver Angels about what the current debate on teachable topics in history might mean for learning, teaching, and academic speech. 

The recording and editing of the podcast was possible thanks to  Connor Raab and Sten Isachsen at the School of Music. Heather Meaney, Karen Tanski, and Jessica McHugh Green deserve credit for promoting the podcast. We are grateful for the SUNY Schenectady Foundation's continuing financial support. Further thanks go to the School of Music, the Division of Liberal Arts, and the REACH Initiative at SUNY Schenectady.

This has been a project for the course HIS 250-01: Topics in History: The American Revolution, at SUNY Schenectady (Spring 2023) 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-12757800 Mon, 01 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 3519 3 1 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode eight: Information Literacy is Power! Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode eight: Information Literacy is Power! According to the Pew Research Center, more than 70% of Americans regularly use social media. Most of us rely on Google, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit or YouTube for information. But how do we know the information we get from these internet giants is reliable? What drives misinformation? What makes us susceptible to it? Are we too gullible? And how can educators make sure that all students have the information literacy to navigate an increasingly complex and often confusing media landscape?

Join podcast host and Professor of history Dr. Babette Faehmel and her guests, Professor or Arts and Media at SUNY Empire State College, Thomas Mackey; Professor of Communication at SUNY Schenectady Rae Doyle; and the SUNY Schenectady students Nate Friedman and Cody Lewis, for a discussion of how disinformation functions to keep power structures  intact, how it works on our psyches, and why we need to close the digital divide to eliminate a key equity hazard.

This episode is brought to you by our generous friends at C2 Design Group a regionally and nationally recognized architecture firm located in Schenectady, New York. They are designers, architects, partners and guides working toward a shared purpose to create spaces that support their client’s goals. Visit c2-designgroup.com to learn more about their work.

Mixing and editing of this episode was made possible by SUNY Schenectady's Music students Aidan Farley and Aidan Bachorik.

For further reading:

Head, A. J., DeFrain, E., Fister, B., & MacMillan, M. (2019). Across the great divide: How today’s college students engage with news. First Monday, 24(8). https://journals.uic.edu/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/10166.     

Head, A. J., Fister, B., Geofrey, S. & MacMillan, M. (2022). The project information literacy retrospective: Insights from more than a decade of information literacy research, 2008-2022. Project Information Research Institute.  https://projectinfolit.org/publications/retrospective.

Mackey, T. P.  & Jacobson, T. E.'s  Metaliteracy blog (https://metaliteracy.org/)

Mackey, T. P.  & Jacobson, T. E. (2022) Metaliteracy in a connected world: Developing learners as producers. Neal-Schuman/ALA Editions. 

Mackey, T. P.  & Jacobson, T. E. Eds. (2019) Metaliterate learning for the post-truth world. Neal-Schuman/ALA Editions.


The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> According to the Pew Research Center, more than 70% of Americans regularly use social media. Most of us rely on Google, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit or YouTube for information. But how do we know the information we get from these internet giants is reliable? What drives misinformation? What makes us susceptible to it? Are we too gullible? And how can educators make sure that all students have the information literacy to navigate an increasingly complex and often confusing media landscape?

Join podcast host and Professor of history Dr. Babette Faehmel and her guests, Professor or Arts and Media at SUNY Empire State College, Thomas Mackey; Professor of Communication at SUNY Schenectady Rae Doyle; and the SUNY Schenectady students Nate Friedman and Cody Lewis, for a discussion of how disinformation functions to keep power structures  intact, how it works on our psyches, and why we need to close the digital divide to eliminate a key equity hazard.

This episode is brought to you by our generous friends at C2 Design Group a regionally and nationally recognized architecture firm located in Schenectady, New York. They are designers, architects, partners and guides working toward a shared purpose to create spaces that support their client’s goals. Visit c2-designgroup.com to learn more about their work.

Mixing and editing of this episode was made possible by SUNY Schenectady's Music students Aidan Farley and Aidan Bachorik.

For further reading:

Head, A. J., DeFrain, E., Fister, B., & MacMillan, M. (2019). Across the great divide: How today’s college students engage with news. First Monday, 24(8). https://journals.uic.edu/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/10166.     

Head, A. J., Fister, B., Geofrey, S. & MacMillan, M. (2022). The project information literacy retrospective: Insights from more than a decade of information literacy research, 2008-2022. Project Information Research Institute.  https://projectinfolit.org/publications/retrospective.

Mackey, T. P.  & Jacobson, T. E.'s  Metaliteracy blog (https://metaliteracy.org/)

Mackey, T. P.  & Jacobson, T. E. (2022) Metaliteracy in a connected world: Developing learners as producers. Neal-Schuman/ALA Editions. 

Mackey, T. P.  & Jacobson, T. E. Eds. (2019) Metaliterate learning for the post-truth world. Neal-Schuman/ALA Editions.


The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-11619856 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400 4379 2 8 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode seven: The Moves that Matter Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode seven: The Moves that Matter When it comes to the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we often focus on all those things we are not doing. But what are we doing that is working? What are the practices, policies, and opportunities that our students want because they see them as essential to their success? On this episode, join co-hosts Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, and Amira Stevens-Salih, student in the Business, Criminal Justice and Law Division, to learn about "the moves that matter."

This episode features guest contributors Interim Chief Diversity Officer Alicia Richardson, Math and Science student Sara Nava, Student Government Association President Jennifer Diaz-Diego, SUNY alumnus and current Delhi student Arthur Echevarria, as well as Val, President of SUNY Schenectady's Pride Alliance, Vice President of the Student Drama Club, and Student Tutor.  

SUNY School of Music students Aidan Bachorik and Aidan Farley recorded, edited, and mixed the episode. 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> When it comes to the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we often focus on all those things we are not doing. But what are we doing that is working? What are the practices, policies, and opportunities that our students want because they see them as essential to their success? On this episode, join co-hosts Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, and Amira Stevens-Salih, student in the Business, Criminal Justice and Law Division, to learn about "the moves that matter."

This episode features guest contributors Interim Chief Diversity Officer Alicia Richardson, Math and Science student Sara Nava, Student Government Association President Jennifer Diaz-Diego, SUNY alumnus and current Delhi student Arthur Echevarria, as well as Val, President of SUNY Schenectady's Pride Alliance, Vice President of the Student Drama Club, and Student Tutor.  

SUNY School of Music students Aidan Bachorik and Aidan Farley recorded, edited, and mixed the episode. 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-11444689 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400 4967 2 7 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Six: How to Dismantle a Racist Policy – Bead by Bead! Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Six: How to Dismantle a Racist Policy – Bead by Bead! In April 2022 the Mohonasen Senior High School’s track and field team took a stand against racial bias. When they learned that fellow students of color, especially Black athletes, were unfairly targeted under a New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) policy banning hair adornments, Zionna Perez-Tucker, Bonnieta Supaul and Zoe Miller-Graham took action. 

Join host Babette Faehmel, Professor of History, and this episode’s co-host Tiombe Farley, Interim EOP Director, to get the inside scoop about how a small group of determined students, with support of their Coach Bill Sherman and other allies, changed institutional policies by standing together and refusing to back down – even at the risk of forfeiting a chance to win.

We were joined in the studio by Zionna Perez-Tucker, Bonnieta Supaul, Zoe Miller-Graham, and Bill Sherman! It was a special honor!

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> In April 2022 the Mohonasen Senior High School’s track and field team took a stand against racial bias. When they learned that fellow students of color, especially Black athletes, were unfairly targeted under a New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) policy banning hair adornments, Zionna Perez-Tucker, Bonnieta Supaul and Zoe Miller-Graham took action. 

Join host Babette Faehmel, Professor of History, and this episode’s co-host Tiombe Farley, Interim EOP Director, to get the inside scoop about how a small group of determined students, with support of their Coach Bill Sherman and other allies, changed institutional policies by standing together and refusing to back down – even at the risk of forfeiting a chance to win.

We were joined in the studio by Zionna Perez-Tucker, Bonnieta Supaul, Zoe Miller-Graham, and Bill Sherman! It was a special honor!

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-10688543 Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2278 2 6 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Five: Spotlight on DE&I Professional Development, Part 2 Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Five: Spotlight on DE&I Professional Development, Part 2 For over a year now,  teams of SUNY Schenectady faculty,  staff, and administrators, have been meeting to research and discuss key topics in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  On this episode, join host Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, to learn about important insights from these professional development teams. 

This episode features Tiombe Farley, Director of the Educational Opportunity Program, and lead of the team “Allyship,”  and the co-leads of the team “Racial Equity,” Dawn Jones, Assistant Director of Career Services, and Michelle Ragucci,  Director of Academic Services.

For our earlier conversation about “Microaggressions” and “Decolonizing the Syllabus” please see episode one of Season 2!

For a literature guide created by our wonderful librarians at the Begley Learning Commons see the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page!

If you are a current student at SUNY Schenectady and interested in co-hosting, please contact Dr. Babette Faehmel at faehmeb@sunysccc.edu

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> For over a year now,  teams of SUNY Schenectady faculty,  staff, and administrators, have been meeting to research and discuss key topics in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  On this episode, join host Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, to learn about important insights from these professional development teams. 

This episode features Tiombe Farley, Director of the Educational Opportunity Program, and lead of the team “Allyship,”  and the co-leads of the team “Racial Equity,” Dawn Jones, Assistant Director of Career Services, and Michelle Ragucci,  Director of Academic Services.

For our earlier conversation about “Microaggressions” and “Decolonizing the Syllabus” please see episode one of Season 2!

For a literature guide created by our wonderful librarians at the Begley Learning Commons see the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page!

If you are a current student at SUNY Schenectady and interested in co-hosting, please contact Dr. Babette Faehmel at faehmeb@sunysccc.edu

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-10628244 Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3212 2 5 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Four: Parenting as a Student: What Student Parents Need Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Four: Parenting as a Student: What Student Parents Need Nationally, about one in every four community college students is a parent. Most of them are single mothers, and more than half are women of color.  Compared to their non-parenting peers, these students are performing exceptionally well. Student parents are more likely to have a GPA of 3.5 or higher than students without dependents -- an accomplishment especially remarkable if one considers that they have on average only 10 hours left for sleep and homework, once class, work, and childcare is done.
Student parents are also, unfortunately, nearly twice as likely to leave college without completing their degrees. 
In this episode, host Babette Faehmel is joined by student parents Amira Singletary and Amira Tracy Stevens-Salih, to discuss what students with small children need to succeed and complete college. Special guests of honor are the smallest members of the Singletary family, Aliyah, Ameen, and Amillian.

For further information and statistics, see: 

Did You know? 

  • A narrated Power Point presentation about Financial Aid for Student Parents, by Mark A.  Bessette, Assistant Dean of Financial Aid & Access

For information on the Integrated Laboratory Preschool at SUNY Schenectady, visit the website and see below:

  • The process to enroll is:
    1.  Call 518-381-1455 and speak with "Justina", the Head Teacher,
    2. Schedule a visit, and 
    3. complete application paperwork.
  • The hours are 8am to 3pm.
  • The MONTHLY rates are:  
    • Student FT $500 ( now eligible for DSS)
    • Staff $600
    • Community $700 (now eligible for DSS)
    • Part time All (4 hours or less a day) $300

Special thanks to Tamara B. Calhoun, M.S. Ed., Tenured Professor, Early Childhood Education; Mark Bessette, Assistant Dean of Financial Aid & Access; and Stacy M. McIlduff, Vice President of Development & External Affairs. 

If you are a current student at SUNY Schenectady and interested in co-hosting, please contact Dr. Babette Faehmel at faehmeb@sunysccc.edu   

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Nationally, about one in every four community college students is a parent. Most of them are single mothers, and more than half are women of color.  Compared to their non-parenting peers, these students are performing exceptionally well. Student parents are more likely to have a GPA of 3.5 or higher than students without dependents -- an accomplishment especially remarkable if one considers that they have on average only 10 hours left for sleep and homework, once class, work, and childcare is done.
Student parents are also, unfortunately, nearly twice as likely to leave college without completing their degrees. 
In this episode, host Babette Faehmel is joined by student parents Amira Singletary and Amira Tracy Stevens-Salih, to discuss what students with small children need to succeed and complete college. Special guests of honor are the smallest members of the Singletary family, Aliyah, Ameen, and Amillian.

For further information and statistics, see: 

Did You know? 

  • A narrated Power Point presentation about Financial Aid for Student Parents, by Mark A.  Bessette, Assistant Dean of Financial Aid & Access

For information on the Integrated Laboratory Preschool at SUNY Schenectady, visit the website and see below:

  • The process to enroll is:
    1.  Call 518-381-1455 and speak with "Justina", the Head Teacher,
    2. Schedule a visit, and 
    3. complete application paperwork.
  • The hours are 8am to 3pm.
  • The MONTHLY rates are:  
    • Student FT $500 ( now eligible for DSS)
    • Staff $600
    • Community $700 (now eligible for DSS)
    • Part time All (4 hours or less a day) $300

Special thanks to Tamara B. Calhoun, M.S. Ed., Tenured Professor, Early Childhood Education; Mark Bessette, Assistant Dean of Financial Aid & Access; and Stacy M. McIlduff, Vice President of Development & External Affairs. 

If you are a current student at SUNY Schenectady and interested in co-hosting, please contact Dr. Babette Faehmel at faehmeb@sunysccc.edu   

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-10593905 Mon, 16 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 3596 2 4 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Three: Safe Spaces for LGBTQI+ students Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Three: Safe Spaces for LGBTQI+ students Join host Professor Babette Faehmel and student cohosts Val and Zia for a discussion of what real inclusion  means for LGBTQI+ and Trans* students, of  what makes a space a truly safe one for non-binary people, and of how to be an effective ally. 
Val and Zia are the President and the Vice President, respectively, of SUNY Schenectady's Pride Alliance.  They are joined by Pride Alliance advisors Jacquie Keleher, Director of Library Services, and Mykha'el Wilson, Accounting Instructor in the Division of Business, Criminal Justice and Law, as well as Justice Dazzle, Transgender Activist, Poet, and author.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Join host Professor Babette Faehmel and student cohosts Val and Zia for a discussion of what real inclusion  means for LGBTQI+ and Trans* students, of  what makes a space a truly safe one for non-binary people, and of how to be an effective ally. 
Val and Zia are the President and the Vice President, respectively, of SUNY Schenectady's Pride Alliance.  They are joined by Pride Alliance advisors Jacquie Keleher, Director of Library Services, and Mykha'el Wilson, Accounting Instructor in the Division of Business, Criminal Justice and Law, as well as Justice Dazzle, Transgender Activist, Poet, and author.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-10303838 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400 4340 2 3 full true Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Two: Black Health Matters Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Two: Black Health Matters The theme for Black History Month 2022 is “Health and Wellness.” On this episode, hosts Jennifer Malave and Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, are joined by Lakeia Bowman, Associate Director of Workforce Wellness, SEAT Center; Carol Maimone, Medical Coding and Billing Instructor, SUNY Schenectady ; Marcus Henderson, graduate of the SUNY Schenectady Community Health Worker Program; and Marla Corpus, Student in the Belanger School of Nursing at Ellis Hospital. Together, they discuss the important role of diversity and equity in STEM education and preparation of the health care workforce. 

 To connect with Marcus Henderson and/or CEK RN Consulting, call 518-334-2254 or by email at info@cekrnconsultinginc.org. 

For information about the Community Health Worker Certificate Program at SUNY Schenectady, contact the program coordinator Michelle Kraines, Workforce Development and Community Education, at healthcare@sunysccc.edu and visit the website.

For information about SUNY Schenectady’s partnership with the Belanger School of Nursing at Ellis and the Nursing A.S. please visit our website or contact Sharon Smalls, Division Secretary, Math, Science, Technology and Health, at smallsk@sunysccc.edu or by calling 518-381-1267.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> The theme for Black History Month 2022 is “Health and Wellness.” On this episode, hosts Jennifer Malave and Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, are joined by Lakeia Bowman, Associate Director of Workforce Wellness, SEAT Center; Carol Maimone, Medical Coding and Billing Instructor, SUNY Schenectady ; Marcus Henderson, graduate of the SUNY Schenectady Community Health Worker Program; and Marla Corpus, Student in the Belanger School of Nursing at Ellis Hospital. Together, they discuss the important role of diversity and equity in STEM education and preparation of the health care workforce. 

 To connect with Marcus Henderson and/or CEK RN Consulting, call 518-334-2254 or by email at info@cekrnconsultinginc.org. 

For information about the Community Health Worker Certificate Program at SUNY Schenectady, contact the program coordinator Michelle Kraines, Workforce Development and Community Education, at healthcare@sunysccc.edu and visit the website.

For information about SUNY Schenectady’s partnership with the Belanger School of Nursing at Ellis and the Nursing A.S. please visit our website or contact Sharon Smalls, Division Secretary, Math, Science, Technology and Health, at smallsk@sunysccc.edu or by calling 518-381-1267.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-10129789 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500 3461 2 2 full false Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode One: Spotlight on DE&I Professional Development, Part I Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode One: Spotlight on DE&I Professional Development, Part I For over a year now,  teams of SUNY Schenectady faculty,  staff, and administrators, have been meeting to research and discuss key topics in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. On this episode, join hosts Jennifer Malave, recent SUNY Schenectady graduate, and Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, to learn about important insights from the work of two of these professional development teams. 

This episode features the leads and contributing members of the teams “Microaggressions” and “Decolonizing the Syllabus” Alicia Richardson, Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Rae Doyle, Professor of Communication in the Division of Liberal Arts, and Dr. Maggie McLellan Zabielski from the Division of Math Science and Technology. Stay tuned for a follow up episode with the leads and members of the teams working on “Allyship” and “Racial Equity” later on in the season.

Books mentioned in this episode include:

  • Kendi, Ibram X.  How to Be an Antiracist (New York: One World, 2019)
  • Emdin, Christopher.  For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood ... and the Rest of Y'all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education. (Boston: Beacon Press, 2017)

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> For over a year now,  teams of SUNY Schenectady faculty,  staff, and administrators, have been meeting to research and discuss key topics in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. On this episode, join hosts Jennifer Malave, recent SUNY Schenectady graduate, and Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, to learn about important insights from the work of two of these professional development teams. 

This episode features the leads and contributing members of the teams “Microaggressions” and “Decolonizing the Syllabus” Alicia Richardson, Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Rae Doyle, Professor of Communication in the Division of Liberal Arts, and Dr. Maggie McLellan Zabielski from the Division of Math Science and Technology. Stay tuned for a follow up episode with the leads and members of the teams working on “Allyship” and “Racial Equity” later on in the season.

Books mentioned in this episode include:

  • Kendi, Ibram X.  How to Be an Antiracist (New York: One World, 2019)
  • Emdin, Christopher.  For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood ... and the Rest of Y'all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education. (Boston: Beacon Press, 2017)

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-10080966 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500 4014 2 1 full false Many Voices - One Call: Episode Eight: When You Are Not from "Around Here" Many Voices - One Call: Episode Eight: When You Are Not from "Around Here" International students and English Language Learners struggle with many of the same issues as all our students, and benefit from the same supports. Some of their experiences, needs, and strengths, however, are unique!  In this episode, co-hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by students Nittaya Casey, Sara Nava, and Davie Penid, to talk about living in two worlds at once, culture clash, home sickness, and the challenge of focusing on assignment deadlines when loved ones at home are suffering electricity blackouts or even military coups.  They also discuss what professors and staff ought to know about International students and English Language Learners to help them reach their full potential.

A special thanks goes to guest contributor Donna Corbisiero, Associate Professor of English and faculty advisor of the International/English Language Learners Club, who proposed the topic. Our regular contributor Dr. Imari Shaw, Assistant Professor in the Math, Science,  Technology, and Health Division helped in the planning and production of this episode.  As always, the School of Music, and most especially Assistant Professor Sten Isachsen, made possible the recording and editing of this episode.

To learn more about the international students, faculty, and staff who are part of the SUNY Schenectady community, please join us for Mother Tongue Day, on Monday, February 21st, at noon, in the Begley Learning Commons! 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> International students and English Language Learners struggle with many of the same issues as all our students, and benefit from the same supports. Some of their experiences, needs, and strengths, however, are unique!  In this episode, co-hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by students Nittaya Casey, Sara Nava, and Davie Penid, to talk about living in two worlds at once, culture clash, home sickness, and the challenge of focusing on assignment deadlines when loved ones at home are suffering electricity blackouts or even military coups.  They also discuss what professors and staff ought to know about International students and English Language Learners to help them reach their full potential.

A special thanks goes to guest contributor Donna Corbisiero, Associate Professor of English and faculty advisor of the International/English Language Learners Club, who proposed the topic. Our regular contributor Dr. Imari Shaw, Assistant Professor in the Math, Science,  Technology, and Health Division helped in the planning and production of this episode.  As always, the School of Music, and most especially Assistant Professor Sten Isachsen, made possible the recording and editing of this episode.

To learn more about the international students, faculty, and staff who are part of the SUNY Schenectady community, please join us for Mother Tongue Day, on Monday, February 21st, at noon, in the Begley Learning Commons! 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Many Voices, One Call at SUNY Schenectady Buzzsprout-9802889 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 3397 full false Many Voices - One Call: Episode Seven: Every Brain is Different Many Voices - One Call: Episode Seven: Every Brain is Different The concept of neurodiversity is based on the idea that our brains are just as diverse as our cultures and languages, and that this diversity is not something we should see as a deficit or pathology. In this episode, co-hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by guests Janine Kruiswijk,  Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, NY, and SUNY Schenectady's Susanna Adams, Coordinator of ADA Transition Services, and Kim Otis, Associate Professor in the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism.  The team will discuss what neurodiverse students need and want, to feel they belong, are seen, and set up for success. 

SUNY Schenectady HCAT student Melissa Deal assisted in the production of this episode. School of Music students Dawson Betrand, Michaela Staie, and David MacLeod helped us to record and  edit this episode. 

Please feel free to consult the  Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region's website for further information on the topic.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> The concept of neurodiversity is based on the idea that our brains are just as diverse as our cultures and languages, and that this diversity is not something we should see as a deficit or pathology. In this episode, co-hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by guests Janine Kruiswijk,  Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, NY, and SUNY Schenectady's Susanna Adams, Coordinator of ADA Transition Services, and Kim Otis, Associate Professor in the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism.  The team will discuss what neurodiverse students need and want, to feel they belong, are seen, and set up for success. 

SUNY Schenectady HCAT student Melissa Deal assisted in the production of this episode. School of Music students Dawson Betrand, Michaela Staie, and David MacLeod helped us to record and  edit this episode. 

Please feel free to consult the  Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region's website for further information on the topic.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-9572082 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 3955 1 7 full false Many Voices - One Call: Episode Six: Diversity in the Talent Pipeline Many Voices - One Call: Episode Six: Diversity in the Talent Pipeline Diversity, equity, and inclusion, is a stated moral imperative at SUNY Schenectady, but there are also clear economic benefits. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by featured guests Jason Benitez, Vice President, Talent, Diversity and Inclusion at the Capital Region Chamber, Student Senator Sara Nava , and regular contributor Dr. Imari Shaw, Assistant Professor in the Math, Science,  Technology, and Health Division, to discuss how local businesses and organizations have adopted DE&I practices and about what institutions of higher education can learn from the corporate world's efforts to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.

Many Voices, One Call is sponsored by our friends Key Bank: helping students at SUNY Schenectady unlock their possibilities for more than 25 years!

School of Music students Dawson Bertrand and Michaela Staie made possible the recording and editing of this episode.

 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Diversity, equity, and inclusion, is a stated moral imperative at SUNY Schenectady, but there are also clear economic benefits. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by featured guests Jason Benitez, Vice President, Talent, Diversity and Inclusion at the Capital Region Chamber, Student Senator Sara Nava , and regular contributor Dr. Imari Shaw, Assistant Professor in the Math, Science,  Technology, and Health Division, to discuss how local businesses and organizations have adopted DE&I practices and about what institutions of higher education can learn from the corporate world's efforts to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.

Many Voices, One Call is sponsored by our friends Key Bank: helping students at SUNY Schenectady unlock their possibilities for more than 25 years!

School of Music students Dawson Bertrand and Michaela Staie made possible the recording and editing of this episode.

 

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-9538225 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 4804 1 6 full false Many Voices - One Call: Episode Five: Spotlight on CDO Alicia Richardson Many Voices - One Call: Episode Five: Spotlight on CDO Alicia Richardson How do you create an environment where diverse students, faculty and staff feel they belong, are appreciated, and can not only persist, but thrive? In this “Spotlight” episode, Interim Chief Diversity Officer Alicia Richardson talks about her role, what she learned as a teacher, on “Academic twitter,” and as an advocate for diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Many Voices, One Call is sponsored by our friends Key Bank: helping students at SUNY Schenectady unlock their possibilities for more than 25 years!

School of Music students Andrew Gluck, Dawson Bertrand,  David MacLeod, and Michaela Staie made possible the recording and editing of this episode.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> How do you create an environment where diverse students, faculty and staff feel they belong, are appreciated, and can not only persist, but thrive? In this “Spotlight” episode, Interim Chief Diversity Officer Alicia Richardson talks about her role, what she learned as a teacher, on “Academic twitter,” and as an advocate for diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Many Voices, One Call is sponsored by our friends Key Bank: helping students at SUNY Schenectady unlock their possibilities for more than 25 years!

School of Music students Andrew Gluck, Dawson Bertrand,  David MacLeod, and Michaela Staie made possible the recording and editing of this episode.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-9491748 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500 3604 1 5 full false Many Voices - One Call: Episode Four: To Vax or not to Vax? Many Voices - One Call: Episode Four: To Vax or not to Vax? Vaccine hesitancy is real and it is not necessarily based on politics, or misinformation. Informed skepticism is part of science literacy and important for navigation of a complex world. But as we currently see on the topic of COVID vaccines, access to reliable information and research skills are not equitably distributed amongst all of us!  In this episode,  hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by Dr. Imari Shaw, Assistant Professor in the Math, Science,  Technology, and Health Division at SUNY SCCC; information literacy expert and librarian Caroline Buff;  Damonni Farley, director of community outreach for the Schenectady City School District; and students Lindsay Feulner and Jaiwattie  Mentor, to discuss the reasons behind COVID vaccine hesitancy, and how public health ultimately depends on our willingness to work for a common good without resorting to patronizing messaging or shameing tactics.

For up-to-date vaccination and COVID infection numbers, please see: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view|New%20York|36093|Risk|community_transmission_level

For the latest news and updates by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) see:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/whats-new-all.html

For research assistance, please feel free to consult with our librarians!
https://libguides.sunysccc.edu/begleylibrary/consultations

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Vaccine hesitancy is real and it is not necessarily based on politics, or misinformation. Informed skepticism is part of science literacy and important for navigation of a complex world. But as we currently see on the topic of COVID vaccines, access to reliable information and research skills are not equitably distributed amongst all of us!  In this episode,  hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by Dr. Imari Shaw, Assistant Professor in the Math, Science,  Technology, and Health Division at SUNY SCCC; information literacy expert and librarian Caroline Buff;  Damonni Farley, director of community outreach for the Schenectady City School District; and students Lindsay Feulner and Jaiwattie  Mentor, to discuss the reasons behind COVID vaccine hesitancy, and how public health ultimately depends on our willingness to work for a common good without resorting to patronizing messaging or shameing tactics.

For up-to-date vaccination and COVID infection numbers, please see: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view|New%20York|36093|Risk|community_transmission_level

For the latest news and updates by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) see:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/whats-new-all.html

For research assistance, please feel free to consult with our librarians!
https://libguides.sunysccc.edu/begleylibrary/consultations

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-9241919 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400 4321 1 4 full false Many Voices - One Call: Episode Three: Reimagining Music Education Many Voices - One Call: Episode Three: Reimagining Music Education How did School of Music (SOM) faculty and students respond and adapt creatively to the COVID crisis? What does the future of classical music education at SUNY Schenectady look like under the new Strategic Plan? In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Babette talk with current and former SOM faculty, alumni, and new Dean Dr. Christopher Brellochs, about innovative approaches to teaching at a time of crisis, and their vision for enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in a discipline long seen as narrowly focused on the works of Western European composers and styles. The episode also introduces the newest project of Mark Evans and Brett Wery at the Avaloch Farm Music Institute in New Hampshire, where they were joined by SOM graduates and emerging artists Areli Mendoza-Pannone and Robert Frazier. The product of their collaboration, the song cycle "Quarry Songs" will be performed at SUNY Schenectady County Community College in the Taylor Auditorium on September 10th.
Please feel free to check the list of resources that were mentioned in the episode:
Brett Wery's homepage: https://www.brettlwery.com/
Christoper Brellochs' homepage: https://christopherbrellochs.com/
Christopher Brellochs' Music Theory Lessons on YouYube
SUNY Schenectady Wind Ensemble Recording of A Mother of A Revolution! by Omar Thomas.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVHTfXpvZ3A
Background info on the work by Omar Thomas: https://www.omarthomas.com/a-mother-of-a-revolution
Netflix documentary on Marsha P. Johnson: https://www.netflix.com/title/80189623
Article used by Dr. Keyser to spark discussion about the Stonewall Riots in her wind ensemble class: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2019/06/harvard-scholars-reflect-on-the-history-and-legacy-of-the-stonewall-riots/
Some resources used to teach students about the history of racism in American music.
Jim Crow Museum- https://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/what.htm
Sheet music montage- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG5tNhf-k_g
Jim Crow Museum Documentary- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf7jAF2Tk40
Music Composition Database- Searchable by gender identity, demographic, location, instrumentation and more run by SUNY Fredonia: https://www.composerdiversity.com/icd-works-database
Searchable database of wind literature:  https://www.windrep.org/Main_Page
Contemporary Black composers you should know: https://www.cpr.org/2021/01/27/refresh-your-sonic-palette-contemporary-black-composers-you-should-know/?fbclid=IwAR1XcBNlZbL7MAuXg0VQp581ot0Gv06bSJ-9os8JiFg5HfRXMJq4GpTK9-4 Women composers by time period: https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/page/women-composers-by-time-period
"Split this Rock" project:

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> How did School of Music (SOM) faculty and students respond and adapt creatively to the COVID crisis? What does the future of classical music education at SUNY Schenectady look like under the new Strategic Plan? In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Babette talk with current and former SOM faculty, alumni, and new Dean Dr. Christopher Brellochs, about innovative approaches to teaching at a time of crisis, and their vision for enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in a discipline long seen as narrowly focused on the works of Western European composers and styles. The episode also introduces the newest project of Mark Evans and Brett Wery at the Avaloch Farm Music Institute in New Hampshire, where they were joined by SOM graduates and emerging artists Areli Mendoza-Pannone and Robert Frazier. The product of their collaboration, the song cycle "Quarry Songs" will be performed at SUNY Schenectady County Community College in the Taylor Auditorium on September 10th.
Please feel free to check the list of resources that were mentioned in the episode:
Brett Wery's homepage: https://www.brettlwery.com/
Christoper Brellochs' homepage: https://christopherbrellochs.com/
Christopher Brellochs' Music Theory Lessons on YouYube
SUNY Schenectady Wind Ensemble Recording of A Mother of A Revolution! by Omar Thomas.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVHTfXpvZ3A
Background info on the work by Omar Thomas: https://www.omarthomas.com/a-mother-of-a-revolution
Netflix documentary on Marsha P. Johnson: https://www.netflix.com/title/80189623
Article used by Dr. Keyser to spark discussion about the Stonewall Riots in her wind ensemble class: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2019/06/harvard-scholars-reflect-on-the-history-and-legacy-of-the-stonewall-riots/
Some resources used to teach students about the history of racism in American music.
Jim Crow Museum- https://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/what.htm
Sheet music montage- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG5tNhf-k_g
Jim Crow Museum Documentary- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf7jAF2Tk40
Music Composition Database- Searchable by gender identity, demographic, location, instrumentation and more run by SUNY Fredonia: https://www.composerdiversity.com/icd-works-database
Searchable database of wind literature:  https://www.windrep.org/Main_Page
Contemporary Black composers you should know: https://www.cpr.org/2021/01/27/refresh-your-sonic-palette-contemporary-black-composers-you-should-know/?fbclid=IwAR1XcBNlZbL7MAuXg0VQp581ot0Gv06bSJ-9os8JiFg5HfRXMJq4GpTK9-4 Women composers by time period: https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/page/women-composers-by-time-period
"Split this Rock" project:

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-9019820 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 4628 1 3 full false Many Voices - One Call: Episode Two: Black in White Space Many Voices - One Call: Episode Two: Black in White Space Only 10% of all professionals working in Higher Education identify as Black or African American. In episode 2 of Many Voices, One Call, co-hosts Jennifer (SGA President) and Babette (History Professor) talk with their guests, College President Dr. Steady Moono; Professors Dr. Imari Shaw and Keion Clinton; and Damonni Farley, Founder of Common Thread Consultants and member of the college's Board of Trustees, about how they -- as Black professionals -- operate in spaces in which "whiteness" is often not just the numerical, but cultural, norm.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Only 10% of all professionals working in Higher Education identify as Black or African American. In episode 2 of Many Voices, One Call, co-hosts Jennifer (SGA President) and Babette (History Professor) talk with their guests, College President Dr. Steady Moono; Professors Dr. Imari Shaw and Keion Clinton; and Damonni Farley, Founder of Common Thread Consultants and member of the college's Board of Trustees, about how they -- as Black professionals -- operate in spaces in which "whiteness" is often not just the numerical, but cultural, norm.

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Buzzsprout-8563258 Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3597 1 2 full false Many Voices - One Call: Episode One: One Year of Pandemic Learning Many Voices - One Call: Episode One: One Year of Pandemic Learning Many Voices, One Call is the podcast you did not even know you needed!  It is a space for courageous, honest, open, and unscripted conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, teaching, learning, and all the other things that move us.  It is where students, faculty, staff, alumni, leadership and community guests reinvent higher education one episode at a time. 

In Season 1, episode 1, co-hosts Jennifer (SGA President) and Babette (History Professor) talk with guests Destany and Adam (students), as well as Imari and Rae (faculty) about "One Year of Pandemic Learning."

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

]]> Many Voices, One Call is the podcast you did not even know you needed!  It is a space for courageous, honest, open, and unscripted conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, teaching, learning, and all the other things that move us.  It is where students, faculty, staff, alumni, leadership and community guests reinvent higher education one episode at a time. 

In Season 1, episode 1, co-hosts Jennifer (SGA President) and Babette (History Professor) talk with guests Destany and Adam (students), as well as Imari and Rae (faculty) about "One Year of Pandemic Learning."

The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.

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