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This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher Education

Dr. Pat Sanders
Black Women In Academia
Workplace Trauma
Racial Bias
Grief Coaching
Higher Education
Cornell University
Tone Policing
Equity In Higher Education
Racial Bias In Higher Education

This Prof Life Podcast focuses on Women of Color (WOC) in higher education and empowering their voices. The experience can be enlightening and different at the same time. You will hear the challenges, successes and strategies women use to navigate academia. Join Dr. Pat Sanders, a Full Professor of Communications, as she talks to women who work in the academy. A former broadcast journalist, Dr. Pa... more

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It's a fact. Honest conversations about workplace trauma are often avoided or even dismissed, especially when related to Black women and women of color.

In this episode, we continue to center the voices and experiences of Black women navigating wo... more

Have you ever been tone-policed as a Black woman or woman of color? Or appointed to a role only to be removed when someone's discomfort outweighs your credentials?

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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Thought-provoking, insightful, inspiring.

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    SallyLikesToRun
    United States4 years ago
  • All Cast Sessions

    Great content, discussion flows well and very informative.

    Keep them coming…

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    5
    baldhead preacher
    United States4 years ago
  • A Must Listen!

    Dr. Pat does such a good job covering a variety of topics. The guests offer valuable insight as well. I would recommend this podcast to anyone looking to be inspired and informed!

    Apple Podcasts
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    megan@podcastingyou
    United States5 years ago
  • Great insights!

    As a WOC and tenured professor and podcaster I just love the insight I gain and camaraderie I feel listening to this podcast. Dr.Pat is so knowledgeable and has such a great voice. Great content and so enjoyable to listen too! I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    advancingwomenpodcast
    United States5 years ago
  • The absolute best!

    I love listening to Dr. Sanders share her perspective! She is a genius and she’s always providing sound wisdom!

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    United States5 years ago

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Workplace Trauma, Tone-Policing, and Racial Bias, What to Do? (Part 2)
Q: What changes are needed to address accountability and systemic bias in higher education?
Accountability must be embedded in policy and culture, with ongoing evaluation of wellbeing, not just performative trainings or one-off events, ensuring real consequences and sustainable change.
Workplace Trauma, Tone-Policing, and Racial Bias, What to Do? (Part 2)
Q: What happens when bias and harm are addressed procedurally rather than with care?
Procedures can become a form of harm themselves, forcing Black women to repeatedly recount trauma and face disbelief, especially in settings where HR is predominantly white, thereby undermining trust and healing.
Workplace Trauma, Tone-Policing, and Racial Bias, What to Do? (Part 2)
Q: How do norms of professionalism reenforce whiteness as the default?
Professional norms are racialized constructs that can penalize non-white expressions, leading to expectations (like extroversion or specific dress) that align with white Western standards and marginalize Black women's authentic presentations.

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