Cornell University's Inclusive Excellence Podcast

Join Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel from the Department of Inclusion and Belonging as they dive into discussions on topics related to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They will interview colleagues throughout Cornell who are working to build spaces of belonging for all Cornell employees and provide information on how you can begin building these spaces today.

Cornell University's Inclusive Excellence Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Cornell University, with 112 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Cornell University hosts Cornell University's Inclusive Excellence Podcast, a education show with 112 episodes published.

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  Episode 113: Leaning Into What's Next with Provost Kavita Bala

  Sep 25, 202644 min

  The future is unpredictable. So how do we prepare for it? In this Season 9 premiere, Cornell Provost Kavita Bala joins Erin and Toral to explore what it means to navigate a rapidly changing world while keeping people at the center. From AI and the future of work to public trust and the evolving role of staff, Bala shares her vision for a university that can adapt without losing sight of its core mission. Along the way, she explores when to “lean in” and when to “lean out” in complex conversations, and why the future of higher education gives her reason to be hopeful.

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  Episode 112: A Sneak Peek at Season 9

  Sep 11, 202613 min

  In this sneak preview, hosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel reflect on what’s been on their minds as they return for another season. They explore how allyship is changing, why stepping back doesn’t always mean stepping away, and what it means to remain curious and engaged when we encounter different perspectives. Their conversation sets the stage for Season 9, which will explore how we navigate an increasingly complicated world while continuing to show up for ourselves, one another, and our communities. The questions are changing and so is the conversation. Tune in for what’s next.

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  Episode 111: Storytelling, Debate, and the Role of Higher Ed: A Conversation with Kyle Kimball

  Apr 24, 202654 minS0

  In the season finale, Erin and Toral are joined by Kyle Kimball, Vice President for University Relations at Cornell. Together, they explore the evolving role of higher education in today’s complex and often polarized climate. Kyle shares insights into how universities engage with topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion, the importance of storytelling in shaping institutional impact, and the responsibility of higher education to foster meaningful dialogue. The conversation also highlights the value of intellectual debate and the idea that universities are not here to tell us what to think — but to teach us how to think. From communications stra...

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  Episode 110: Mission-Driven, Not Performative: The Truth About DEIB Work

  Apr 10, 202649 minS0

  Erin and Toral sit down with Dr. Omari Keeles, Senior Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Cornell Tech, for a candid and thoughtful conversation about what it truly means to do DEI work. Omari reframes DEIB as “mission-driven work”, challenging the idea that it fits neatly into a single definition. He explores how context (particularly within a globally diverse campus like Cornell Tech) shapes how individuals experience identity, belonging, and inclusion. Drawing on research, lived experience, and practical insight, Omari offers a grounded perspective on the current DEIB landscape—one that moves beyond performative actions and toward meaningful, sustai...

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  Episode 109: Health Equity 101: Barriers, Bias, and Building Better Systems

  Mar 27, 20261h 1mS0

  In this episode, Erin and Toral are joined by Jada Hamilton, Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Cornell Health; Qiana Watson, First-Gen/Low-Income Community Liaison and therapist at Cornell Health; and Herb Alexander, Chief People Officer and Chief Diversity Officer at Centralus Health, to discuss the roles universities and communities play in advancing health equity. Together, they explore the historical roots of healthcare inequities, ongoing barriers to access and trust, and the steps healthcare systems and providers can take to create more equitable systems. The conversation highlights how collaboration, accessibility, and community-centered approaches are essential to building a healthier campus...

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