Tag: inTheNews
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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