When recording this episode, there was simply too much to cover so please excuse the discontinuity between the intro and the topic for the month. We had such an expansive conversation with Dr. Reba Sims (Texas A&M-San Antonio) that the recording was divided into two episodes. This month we are covering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion... and the Texas Legislature, specifically SB17. Reba talks about immediate impact before getting into long-term implications that stem from the inevitable confusion with vaguely worded legislation. She talks about how individual interactions ultimately determine an institution's culture, often more than programmatic efforts do. We talk about how systems are cyclical and are designed to replicate themselves leaving us no road map to toppling them, but we throw out some ideas anyway.

This is an episode you really don't want to miss. And don't worry! Dr. Reba Sims will be back on the show in the very near future with Part II of her original recording to talk about Professional Development! 

Be sure to connect with Dr. Reba Sims on LinkedIn and thank her for coming on the show!