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Invisible Labor and Emotional Currency
Jálin B. Johnson, Nakisha Castillo, Natalie V. Nagthall and Hawani Negussie describe the unseen impacts of higher ed’s cultural taxation on minoritized faculty and eight steps to help diminish those impacts. (October, 2023)
FUEL 2023
Inclusion & Diversity Panel: Inspirational Leaders discuss how Inclusion is key to the success of a digital future • North America • Brazil • Europe • Australia • Japan • Southeast Asia •
Five Ways to Support Your Diversity Officer – Attainable Action Steps for Leaders and Managers
UMass Global community encouraged to view Black History Month as an invitation for year-long learning
“In this year alone, we have navigated the suffering surrounding mass shootings in our communities, publicized confrontations for human rights, social injustice, inhumane loss of life, and global tragedies, said Dr. Jálin B. Johnson, vice chancellor of equity and inclusion READ MORE
CEEDAR Podcast
Thank you to the collaborators at #California #CEEDAR for inviting me to participate in their Critical Collaborations Series to discuss inclusive practices within the academy, guiding J.E.D.I. principles and innovative practices to advance advocacy work in IHEs. It was a READ MORE
Advocating for Equity
“Throughout the year, we have the privilege of connecting, collaborating and supporting our team members from across the university,” said Jalin B. Johnson, vice chancellor of equity and inclusion. “The many conversations we have, and the efforts we partner on, READ MORE
Recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in higher education
The desire to learn and grow one’s own understanding of the world and its wonders is an innately human urge. All people should have the chance to attend a supportive and welcoming school. Yet throughout its history, the American school READ MORE
Inclusivity in Social Work
September 13, 2022 Inclusivity in Social Work Recognizing an imperative to better prepare students for service in a multicultural and diverse nation, UMass Global social work faculty have spent two years engaging with the university’s Office of Equity and Inclusion READ MORE
OEI J.E.D.I. Day (Inaugural)
In December of 2020 – when first taking on the role of Vice Chancellor of Equity and Inclusion/Diversity Officer – the vision that was “OEI J.E.D.I Day” was but a seed.A hope for our community to come together and engage READ MORE
Driving Institutional Change: Building Upon the Invisible Labor and Lived Experiences of Black, Minoritized, and Underrepresented Employees
Association of American Colleges and Universities conference Presentation: Driving Institutional Change: Building Upon the Invisible Labor and Lived Experiences of Black, Minoritized, and Underrepresented Employees We appreciated the opportunity to connect and engage with so very many members of the READ MORE
Driving Institutional Change: Building Upon the Invisible Labor and Lived Experiences of Black, Minoritized, and Underrepresented Employees
Association of American Colleges and Universities “Driving Institutional Change: Building Upon the Invisible Labor and Lived Experiences of Black, Minoritized, and Underrepresented Employees” Presenters: Dr. Jalin B. Johnson, Dr. Nakisha Castillo and Dr. Hawani Negussie Abstract: This session centers a READ MORE
Addressing Issues of Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education through Valuing Lived Experiences
Author(s): Jalin B. Johnson, Nakisha Castillo, Dustin Domingo, Leticia Rojas, Donald B. Scott Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks Collection: Common Ground Research Networks Series: Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations Journal Title: The International Journal of Diversity in Education Keywords: Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Experience Context and Perspective READ MORE
Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) BU Wednesday Webinar Series
Thank you Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and Dr. Barbara E. Bartels for extending the invitation to share “Connecting with our students, hearing their stories & cherishing their narratives” – applying the ECP framework and Cultural Competence Continuum READ MORE
Scientist, Human Computer & Trailblazer; Remembering the Legacy of Katherine Johnson
– by Dr. Jalin B. Johnson American mathematician Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson (August 1918 – February 2020), changed history as one of the first women to work at NASA as a scientist. Like many women (of her own and subsequent generations) READ MORE
Impostor Syndrome; How Women Transform self-doubt to Claim Success (AAUW Webinar)
“Relieved and horrified at the same time…” “There’s this constant self-criticism and fear of failure…” “It doesn’t mean I’m a failure if I crash and burn…” These were just some of the candid and thoughtful comments shared during the BU READ MORE
Looking at Leadership: Kobe Bryant, Mentorship and Legacy
As parents (and as mentors to others) we can often find teachable moments appearing when we least expect them. On Sunday, January 26, 2020, I experienced one of these teachable moments during a somber time that as a sports fan READ MORE
Raising Children of Color Amid Conversations About Police Involved Shootings, Implicit Bias & Self-Efficacy
By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson National Center for Institutional Diversity – Spark series As a mother raising a Black man in the United States, I frequently have discussions with our son about safety during police interactions, situational awareness, perceived behaviors, READ MORE
Courageous Conversations: Creating a Safe Space for Dialogue on Race, Gender and Ethnicity
December 11, 2019 Moderated by Dr. Carlos V. Guzman, panelists Dr. Jalin B. Johnson, Dr. Dustin Domingo, Dr. Ellen Belloumini and Dr. Julianne Zvalo-Martyn participated in the BU virtual branch of AAUW hosted session “Courageous Conversations: Creating a Safe Space READ MORE
Equity and Intersectionality: Considering Student Identities and Experiences
Being invited to kick-off the Faculty Series coordinated by the Academic Advising Professional Development Committee, was truly an honor. I was proud to be joined this week by my esteemed colleague, Dr. Lata Murti, as we presented “Equity and Intersectionality: READ MORE
Leadership & Mentoring – Tailored Workshops
‘From Mentee to Mentor: Using CRM Solutions and Our Diverse Campus Community to Build a Successful Mentorship Pipeline Technology’ ‘Forum on Diversity and Inclusiveness’ ‘Leadership’ & Membership; Not-for-profit organization engagement’ ‘Engaging and Motivating Diverse Students across Multiple Learning Platforms’ ‘Innovative Pathways READ MORE
Inland Ivy Foundation hosts Dr. Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson for ‘You Can Lead’ Book Tour event
The Inland Ivy Foundation hosts Dr. Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, author of You Can Lead. Wilson’s ‘You Can Lead‘ book signing event was held at the historic Mission Inn (Riverside, CA). Dr. Jalin was pleased to join noted scholars, community advocates & organizers, READ MORE
What is organizational leadership? Breaking down the basics
What is organizational leadership? Breaking down the basics June, 05, 2019 You have your sights set on climbing the ladder to play a more integral role in your company. But how do you proceed? It’s possible that an organizational leadership READ MORE
Looking at Leadereship: Father’s Day Edition
By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson “When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy who wears a cape.” -Author unknown Having always been thankful for the love of parents READ MORE
How Our Course Developer Certification Program Transformed Faculty, Their Perception of Diversity Cognizant Curriculum and Their Efforts in Course Development
An Investment in Innovation Is an Investment in People: How Our Course Developer Certification Program Transformed Faculty, Their Perception of Diversity Cognizant Curriculum and Their Efforts in Course Development April 2019 Eight members of Brandman’s faculty presented at the Western READ MORE
Operation Varsity Blues, accessibility and the tradition of placating privilege
Looking at leadership: Operation Varsity Blues, accessibility and the tradition of placating privilege By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson “Tradition has it that whenever a group of people has tasted the lovely fruits of wealth, security, and prestige, it begins to READ MORE
Looking at leadership: Operation Varsity Blues, accessibility and the tradition of placating privilege

From Academic Integrity to Creating Inclusive Classrooms; Faculty training continues important discussions
March 2019 Inland Empire and High Desert-based full-time and adjunct faculty came together for their annual Professional Development Day (PDD). This was the 11th PDD representing multiple campuses and an interdisciplinary team that included 35 attendees from full-time and adjunct READ MORE
Looking at Leadership: An International Women’s Day salute

Looking at Leadership: An International Women’s Day salute
By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson Brandman University-connected leaders share inspiration for International Women’s Day. (Top row, from left: Dr. Jalin Johnson, Dr. Tess Breen, Dr. Felicia Haecker. Bottom row, from left: Kristen M. Grimes, Dr. Kathryn R. Taylor, Dr. Tiffany READ MORE
When diversity cognizance allows the ‘lions to have their own historians’
Looking at Leadership: When diversity cognizance allows the ‘lions to have their own historians’ By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson Over the last several decades, through my own work and research, I have shared one of my favorite African proverbs in READ MORE
Doctoral program students and guests expand their perceptions of diversity
Brandman School of Business and Professional Studies faculty members Jalin Johnson and David Gonzalez. The winter immersion session for Brandman University’s Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership first- and second-year students doesn’t just bring students from throughout the U.S. and READ MORE
Self-paced learning: Brandman MyPath™ launches new program for innovative leaders
January 04, 2019 by Brandman Career Services The bell has rung on a new year – a time for reassessing the way things have always been done and trying something new. At Brandman University, nobody waits for the turn of the READ MORE
How Stan Lee became an icon and created space for the unseen & underrepresented to lead
Looking at Leadership: How Stan Lee became an icon and created space for the unseen & underrepresented to lead By Jalin B. Johnson “Let’s lay it right on the line. Bigotry and racism are among the deadliest social ills plaguing READ MORE
Looking at Leadership: How Stan Lee became an icon and created space for the unseen & underrepresented to lead

#YouToo? When lived experiences and our own awareness pre-date and go beyond a hashtag movement
Looking at Leadership: #YouToo? When lived experiences and our own awareness pre-date and go beyond a hashtag movement By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: “A group of women and men came together and READ MORE
Looking at Leadership: #YouToo? When lived experiences and our own awareness pre-date and go beyond a hashtag movement

Looking at Leadership: From the crossroads of character, diversity and ethics

Looking at Leadership: What the Oscars have taught us about a hashtag movement, industry ‘firsts’

Looking at Leadership: Lessons from an impatient Padawan

Looking at Leadership: A place where all people feel welcomed

Jalin Johnson speaks on ethics and decision-making

Situational Leadership Theory

The Great Man Theory & Trait Theory

Leader Member Exchange Theory

Brandman University Offers Organizational Development Sessions for Menifee Employees

Brandman University Offers Organizational Development Sessions for Menifee Employees
Team from Brandman introduces CBE program at Professional Development Symposium

WASC conference presenters

WASC conference presenters – Dr. Jalin B. Johnson & Dr. Carlos Guzman
Week of Esri conferences begins with focus on education

Johnson, Steinberg lead Lily Conference session on online teaching and learning

Biannual Professional Development Day (2015)

Biannual Professional Development Day (2015)
Dr. Johnson Weebly – BCDC Pilot class
Dr. Johnson Weebly – BCDC Pilot class
Brandman participants highlight university’s cross-disciplinary approach at conference

Professional Development Day – Adjunct Faculty training (spring 2016)

Biannual Professional Development Day – BU Ontario campus

Reina, Ramen, Luna & Wali – Brandman University Mascots

It's #MascotMonday! This week's mascots are Reina, Ramen, Luna, and Wali, submitted by Dr. Jalin Johnson, assistant professor. pic.twitter.com/3x4f0yuZFL — UMass Global (@UMassGlobal1) March 13, 2017
How do students describe Brandman faculty? ‘Wonderful,’ ‘caring,’ ‘true leaders’

How do students describe Brandman faculty? ‘Wonderful,’ ‘caring,’ ‘true leaders’
Ontario campus hosts Professional Development Day (fall 2015)

Faculty members explain how CBE transcends global boundaries

Celebrating BU student success ~ Tamara Frazier RUSD Teacher of the Year

William and Diamond Muganzo ~ Supporting BU student service to the community

Making shoes and education a growing priority
Social Science, Media & Culture: Considering the Connections and Media Literacy

Collaboration with Dr. Sheila Lakshmi Steinberg
Welcome to PSYU 355: Media Psychology

Collaboration with Dr. Ellen Derwin
Becoming an Intrepreneur

Collaboration for Dr. Deborah Ferber https://ga.vyond.com/videos/08DVXGI8nbLE?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=linkshare&utm_campaign=usercontent&ga=1
Vandalyn Crayton
There is a positive link between adjunct/faculty staff and student retention when efforts are made in conjunction with the advising community. Here at Brandman we have made great strides with the relationship developed between the advising group and our adjunct/faculty READ MORE
Literary lessons to keep your ‘mischief managed
By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson The first time I heard the Sorting Hat in the 2001 film version of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (known to U.S. audiences as “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), I knew that I had to READ MORE
International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations
“Diversity to Inclusion: Integrating Elements of Diversity Into Curriculum and Facilitation that Fosters an Inclusion Learning Community” Dr. Laura Galloway,Dr. Jalin B. Johnson and Dr. Monica Shukla-Belmontes present at the 2018 the International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and READ MORE
Experience, Context and Perspective; Connecting with our students, hearing their stories & cherishing the narrative
Academic Advising Summit (2019) “Experience, Context and Perspective; Connecting with our students, hearing their stories & cherishing the narrative.” Thank you Dr. Donald B. Scott, Director, Advising & Retention Services, and team for inviting me to be your Keynote at READ MORE
‘A place where all people feel welcomed’

Looking at Leadership: ‘A place where all people feel welcomed’ By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson Outgoing Starbucks Executive Chairman Howard Schultz at the 2018 Shareholders meeting. Photo courtesy of Starbucks. “I remember when a nickel would get you a cup of READ MORE
AAUW Brandman members start diversity and academia conversation
AAUW Brandman members start diversity and academia conversation May 31, 2018 by Cindy O’Dell Brandman University’s virtual branch of the AAUW left the online world in May to hold an in-person forum on diversity. More than 70 people attended the READ MORE
AAUW Brandman members start diversity and academia conversation

May 31, 2018 by Brandman University Brandman University’s virtual branch of the AAUW left the online world in May to hold an in-person forum on diversity. More than 70 people attended the forum in Irvine, including faculty members, administrative leaders and READ MORE
Lessons from an impatient Padawan
Looking at leadership: Lessons from an impatient Padawan By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson Eight and three. Those were the ages of me and my brother when we earned our first lightsabers. They were toys, but as far as we were concerned, READ MORE
WASC conference presenters share Brandman’s path to an Ed.D. dissertation, faculty development
Brandman’s innovative approaches to its Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and to improving professional development for adjunct faculty members were the focus of presentations at the 2018 WASC Senior College and University Commission’s Academic Resource Conference. With the theme “Future READ MORE
What the Oscars have taught us about a hashtag movement, industry ‘firsts’
Looking at leadership: Oscars edition By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson It may not surprise you that in 2018, we are still recognizing a litany of entertainment industry“firsts.” MCU fans are still over the moon because of Black Panther (2018), passing the 1.25 billion READ MORE
Interdisciplinary team earns Brandman group a ‘Happy Customer’ nod from Esri
March 16, 2018 by Cindy O’Dell A team from Brandman, including faculty, staff and a student, represented the university at Esri’s Education Open House earlier in March. Lindsay Yossef, Katy Curameng, Melissa Meyer, Jalin Johnson, Jennifer Woodward and Sheila Steinberg READ MORE
Inland Empire adjuncts build teaching skills with help from full-time faculty
March 12, 2018 Patrick Pierson, Ontario campus director, and faculty members Nicole Schneider, School of Education; Leticia Rojas, School of Education; Jalin Johnson, School of Business and Professional Studies and Jonathan Greenberg, School of Education, were among those leading breakout READ MORE
Looking at leadership: Wakanda edition
From the crossroads of character, diversity and ethics By Dr. Jalin B. Johnson I once read a story about a great leader. His realm and its people were known for technological advancement, resource wealth, innovation and for having a great READ MORE
How to sound supervillain savvy at this year’s Comic-Con
July 19, 2017 by Jalin B. Johnson, Ed.D. You wouldn’t have a story without the good vs evil, but beyond the entertainment factor, have you dug deep into the bad guys’ backstories and explored what makes them tick? While it may READ MORE
Reina, Ramen, Luna & Waliochaguliwa (Wali) in the news…
Council of College and Military Educators conference
Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) conference – “Collaboration: Strengthen Ourselves for Those We Serve” March 2017 Nirmala Sharma, Glenn Worthington and Jalin B. Johnson recently participated in the Council of College and Military Educators Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference theme READ MORE
Virtual Learning – Best practices targeted during Inland Impire Professional Development Day
May 17, 2016 By Brandman University More than 40 people from throughout Southern California participated in the May 14 Professional Development Day at Brandman University’s Ontario campus. Academic advisors and campus directors from Ontario, Riverside, Menifee, Victorville, Irvine and the online campus joined adjunct faculty, full-time faculty and READ MORE
Engaging and Motivating Diverse Students Across Multiple Learning Platforms –
Monica Shukla, Jalin B. Johnson and Sheila Lakshmi Steinberg presented an interdisciplinary session, “Engaging and Motivating Diverse Students Across Multiple Learning Platforms,” at the recent Lily Conference on Teaching and Learning held in Anaheim, California. Shukla is an associate dean in the School of READ MORE
Brandman faculty, administrators attend national conference on education and equality
January 26, 2016 by Cindy O’Dell Jalin B. Johnson, Ned Camuso, Jeremy Korr, Sheila Lakshmi Steinberg, Monica Shukla and Michael McGuire. Faculty members and administrators from the School of Business and Professional Studies and the School of Arts and Sciences braved the winter weather READ MORE
Ethics 101 – Cindy O’Dell’s interview with Dr. Jalin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance – focus of biannual Professional Development Day
November 17, 2015 By Brandman University Professional Development Day at Ontario campus. The Ontario campus of Brandman University hosted a Professional Development Day and adjunct faculty meeting on Nov. 14. The keynote speaker for the day was Dr. Loren O’Connor who talked about READ MORE
Curriculum Development: Ethics & J.E.D.I. – Higher education & within the workplace
J.E.D.I. Competent Curriculum Review & Support Process Diversity Cognizant Curriculum Development; a view through the Experience, Context and Perspective (ECP) Framework Diversity & Representation in Course Development Diversity, Politics & Leadership: Why Cognizant Leaders know Diversity Counts – Keynote / READ MORE
Consulting & Facilitation
‘Diversity, Politics and Leadership: Why Cognizant Leaders Know Diversity Counts’ – Keynote / Seminar “Effective and Efficient Engagement Best Practices for Online Teaching and Learning’ Emotional Intelligence (EI): Strategies for Employees, Management and Administrators – EI review / Assessment based workshop Ethical READ MORE
Presentations & Facilitations
Driving Institutional Change: Building Upon the Invisible Labor and Lived Experiences of Black, Minoritized, and Underrepresented Employees Association of American Colleges and Universities conference An Investment in Innovation is an Investment in People: How Our Course Developer Certification Program Transformed Faculty, READ MORE
Brandman University Offers Organizational Development Sessions for Menifee Employees – MenifeeBuzz.com
Brandman University Offers Organizational Development Sessions for Menifee Employees Tuesday, 24 February 2015 23:15 Brandman University has reached out to local governmental officials to support the professionalism and management qualities of the city’s officials. Currently, the university’s Menifee Campus has READ MORE
Maintaining currency
Dr. Jalin has maintained a focus on professional development and continuous improvement by participating in trainings and workshops to enhance her skill set and knowledge base in a number of areas. Some of these areas are noted here; Asynchronous Studio READ MORE
‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: An examination of the Behaviors and perceived Leadership Self-efficacy of Student Services Administrative Officers’
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, University of La Verne