Francesca Carpenter

At the ♥️of #BlackStudentSuccessWeek is the belief that Every. Student. Deserves. Opportunity. It is our collective responsibility 2 ensure #BlackStudents have the resources to achieve their dreams. RT & share how ur institution is recognizing this week. linktr.ee/cablackstudents

@DrPamLuster @CollegeFutures @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @drkastout @Iamkeithcurry @DrTammeil Thank you to @EquityAvengers for the opportunity to be in virtual community with you! #EquityChat

TY @fran0877 for joining us on #EquityChat sponsored by @CollegeFutures! There are many nuggets of practice for our @equityavengers followers ! TY to @AchieveTheDream & your CEO @drkastout who inspires our work! See you next week @Iamkeithcurry @DrTammeil @DrPamLuster OUT!

@Iamkeithcurry @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures 4. Advocate & Amplify: Equity work is under attack. We must use our voices to elevate the moral and ethical core of this work. Community colleges are doing incredible work and it’s our responsibility to share successes. (3/3) #EquityChat

@Iamkeithcurry @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures 3. Engage in professional learning: the field is constantly changing and it is essential that we are learning as much as possible. (2/3) #EquityChat

Q8 @fran0877, @AchieveTheDream - Final question for tonight - what advice would you give to other equity practitioners? @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures #EquityChat #EquityAvengers

@DrTammeil @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures Students give me hope. Their success is our success. They are the reason I am engaged in equity work. Ensuring an equitable present and future for students is not only important but necessary. #EquityChat

Q7 @fran0877, @AchieveTheDream -As you reflect on your work, what gives you hope? @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures #EquityChat #EquityAvengers

@DrPamLuster @AchieveTheDream @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures @ebensimon @DrShaunHarper @DrLukeWood @Fharris3 @tiabmcnair @nadohe @NASPA_CCD They have taught me that collective action is necessary for collective liberation. We are all in this together. (3/3) #EquityChat

@DrPamLuster @AchieveTheDream @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures Also, the trailblazers and scholars in racial equity work @ebensimon, @DrShaunHarper @DrLukeWood, @Fharris3, @tiabmcnair. Organizations: @NADOHE, Higher Ed Equity Network, and @NASPA_CCD (2/3) #EquityChat

Q6 @fran0877, @AchieveTheDream - To do this work, we must continue learning and partnering with others. Who/what is informing our practice? Who do you recommend we follow, and what are you learning from them? @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures #EquityChat #EquityAvengers

@Iamkeithcurry @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrTammeil @DrPamLuster @USCRaceEquity Centering #racialequity forces us to examine the systems of power in higher ed and discriminatory practices that have served as barriers to success for racially minoritized students. (3/3) #EquityChat

@Iamkeithcurry @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrTammeil @DrPamLuster @USCRaceEquity Our 1st cohort of 10 colleges focused on inclusive pedagogy and classroom practices, diversifying and supporting the retention of racially minoritized faculty and staff, and strengthening professional learning. The 2nd cohort began their work in February. (2/3) #EquityChat

Q5 @fran0877, @AchieveTheDream- We know our followers are interested in the work @AchievetheDream is doing with its Racial Equity Leadership Academy (RELA). Please share this work and how equity practitioners are engaging this resource. @DrTammeil @DrPamLuster #EquityChat

@DrTammeil @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @Comm_College @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures A “Small E” is for colleges to be truly student ready by understanding their students’ lived experiences and designing the institution to meet the students’ needs. Community Colleges should be of the community not just in the community. (2/2) #EquityChat

@DrTammeil @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @Comm_College @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures One “Big E” is for colleges to understand and address systemic barriers that exist in policies, practices and procedures. A college’s local context should inform all equity goals - big and small. (1/2) #EquityChat

Q4 @fran0877, @AchieveTheDream - What would you say are the “Big E” and “Small E” goals to achieve equity? How does your work in @Comm_College advance achieving these goals? @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures #EquityChat @equityavengers

@DrPamLuster @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DiverseIssues @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures @DrTammeil Ensuring student success & social & economic mobility are core to @AchieveTheDream. Our nearly 20yrs have demonstrated that innovative, evidence-based community college programs & interventions produce & sustain improved student success. (2/2) #EquityChat

@DrPamLuster @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DiverseIssues @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures @DrTammeil Equity work is highly localized.@AchieveTheDream works to strengthen community colleges’ capacity to be data-informed, enhance communities, establish an inclusive environment, & center student voice through coaching & targeted support.(1/2) #EquityChat

Q3 - @fran0877, @AchieveTheDream – You recently wrote about institutional efforts for equity in @DiverseIssues, how is @AchieveTheDream creating conditions to meet theses priorities now? #EquityChat @iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures @DrTammeil @equityavengers diverseeducation.com/opinion/articl…

@Iamkeithcurry @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures Achieving #racialequity requires all stakeholders at an institution to commit to embracing racially minoritized students and ensuring their success. (3/3) #EquityChat

@Iamkeithcurry @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures @AchieveTheDream provides equity services for community college leaders and practitioners to build foundational skills and implement transformational strategies necessary to address inequities at their institution. (2/3) #EquityChat

Q2 – @fran0877, @AchieveTheDream How does @AchieveTheDream drive the work of #racialequity across our diverse national higher ed institutions? #EquityChat @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures @equityavengers

@DrTammeil @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures @aliciakeys For equity-focused work a song that resonates is “Glory” by @Common and @JohnLegend because I believe that one day history will show the work and sacrifices of people like the @equityavengers. (2/2) #EquityChat

@DrTammeil @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures I believe anthems serve as hype songs. At our #ATDDREAM conference I was introduced with the song “Girl on Fire” by @aliciakeys because being an unapologetic Black woman is powerful & I am walking in that power. (1/2) #EquityChat

Q1 @fran0877, @AchieveTheDream - as you engage in equity-focused work, what is your walk-up song or anthem? @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures #EquityChat @equityavengers