"Opening up the gates in College & Business" delves into various aspects of education, with a particular focus on the experiences of minority students in higher education. The host introduces the guest, Dr. Elizabeth Palacios, who shares her journey as a first-generation student from San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Palacios discusses her experiences navigating the education system, addressing biases, and her efforts to create supportive academic environments for underserved students.
Have you ever told your high school guidance counselor your life goal and the college you wanted to attend, only to be told that college is very expensive and given where you come from you should lower your expectations? And then added I suggest you look into cosmetology school or become a professional manicurist or be a laborer in a steel mill so you don’t end up on welfare.
How would you feel after that conversation? What would you do? My guest Dr. Elizabeth Palacios said, watch me.
Meet the Guest Dr. Elizabeth Palacios
Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) D. Palacios is a first-generation student from one of the poorest school districts in San Antonio, Texas. She attended Baylor University where she received both her bachelor’s degree in business administration (’81) and master’s degree Baylor (’91) in student services and professional counseling. She joined Baylor in 1981 where she served in various areas including graduate minority recruitment in the Graduate School and community service in the Department of Student Activities. In 2002, she earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Upon graduation, in 2002, she joined the faculty in the School of Education at Baylor. Where she taught undergraduate courses in secondary education and graduate courses in school psychology and educational administration. Later, she became Dean for Student Development. Dr. Palacios’ passion is building supportive academic environments for underserved and underrepresented students in higher education.
She has retired from teaching and administration and is now showing corporations how to create high performing inclusive organizations.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Equal Opportunities: It's crucial to provide equal opportunities and support for underserved students in education.
- Overcoming Biases: Addressing and challenging biases and preconceptions in the education system is essential for promoting inclusivity.
- 'Opening the Gates': Encouraging diversity and inclusivity in education and business involves 'opening the gates' to provide access to a broader range of individuals.
- Equity vs. Equality: Understanding the difference between equity and equality is vital in ensuring fair educational opportunities for all students.
💡 Discussion Points
- Equal Support: How can educational institutions provide equal support for underserved students?
- Bias Awareness: What steps can be taken to raise awareness of biases and preconceptions in education?
- Inclusivity Strategies: What strategies can be implemented to 'open the gates' in education and business?
- Equity Implementation: How can the concept of equity be effectively implemented in educational opportunities?
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Guest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-liz-palacios-ph-d-lpc-a7327217/
Email: [email protected]
Parade Deck: https://www.paradedeck.com/creator/trusttheprocess?track=pd
