Leadership development and the importance of impacting your community are and should be a significant component of a college education. In today’s episode Ramona talks to Dr. Elena Foulis about her efforts in teaching her students to “Be agents of change.” As Dr. Foulis explains, learning how to be an impactful leader in the community occurs inside and outside of the classroom. During this enlightening conversation Dr. Foulis provides educators and community leaders with strategies on how to formalize leadership development in their teaching practices, mentorship, and engaging students in community organizations.
A student-centered educator with over 15 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Elena Foulis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language, Literature, and Arts at Texas A&M University, San Antonio. Originally from Matamoros, Mexico, Dr. Foulis now resides in San Antonio.
Highlights from our conversation:
Teaching Children Confidence... with Dance
What is the value of Service Leadership?
How do you build intergenerational wealth?
Women in Film-Making
Is the history of your family and community valuable?
How do doctors address health disparities in the African American Community?
Are corporations serious about advancing diversity, equity and inclusion?
Have communities of color worked together to advance social change?
How do you start a podcast?
Family Matters
Are History PhDs only valuable in the classroom?
Is being resilient a strength or a weakness?
Can dance be performative and transformative?
Latino Justice, transforming society through litigation
Do you need a little motivation to help you reach your health goals?
Does faith have a role in addressing social issues?
The Persistence of Slavery: An Economic History of Child Trafficking in Nigeria
How COVID-19 has impacted community colleges
You can become an impactful activist in your community
Lessons and inspiration from “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
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