The Inclusive & Online Podcast is a monthly podcast where your hosts, Kate Huttenlocher, Kayla Yucha, and Dan Arnold, will discuss topics relating to inclusivity, educational technology, and online learning. Join us for lively discussion of relevant topics, poignant interviews, and for recommendations on tech tools that will help you create the inclusive environments that you seek in your classrooms and beyond.Kate Huttenlocher, MA, LLPC (she/her/hers)Working toward open mindedness, inclusivity, and being able to meet people where they are at has been a part of my journey at every step both personally and professionally. After working in K-8 education for a time, I decided to pursue a Master’s in Counseling from Oakland University. It was at this point that I began working as a graduate assistant in e-Learning before becoming full time staff of Oakland University’s e-Learning and Instructional Support office during the COVID-19 pandemic. I have been serving as the Assistant Manager of Support Services at e-LIS since January 2021. Working in e-Learning has given me the opportunity to explore the ways in which we can make education more inclusive and accessible for all students. Outside of work, I enjoy frequenting local coffee shops, spending time with my cats, and am an avid podcast listener.Dan Arnold, Ph.D. (he/him/his)I’m Dr. Dan and I’m the Manager of Support Services for Oakland University’s e-Learning and Instructional Support team. With over 17 years of higher education experience ranging from student financial aid, to student recruitment, to online learning, I have worked with a wide range of students and colleagues over the years. My journey toward learning more about inclusion started while working on my doctorate, and has continued to this day. I enjoy thinking about and enacting ways for all learning environments to be more inclusive. On a personal note, I like snacks, sports, and dogs.Kayla Yucha (she/her/hers)I am Kayla and I am a junior year marketing student at Oakland University! I currently work at the e-Learning and Instructional Support office as their lead tech on the team, and this is my third year working at the office. Living on campus, and working with the campus community everyday at e-LIS has furthered my passion for cultivating inclusivity within both the technology realm and in everyday life. During my free time, I enjoy reading, all things fashion, and crocheting!
Navigating the History of Native American Culture and Colonialism in Education, Part 2
This month we welcome back Andrea Knutson and Noelle Mongene from OU's Native American Advisory Committee. In the second part of a two-part episode, they provide updates on their efforts around the OU community, including the dedication of a Native American Heritage Site and who led the charge to establish OU's Land Acknowledgement Statement.ResourcesHonoring Native American heritage at Oakland UniversityOU Land AcknowledgementGoing Beyond Land AcknowledgmentsNative American Cultural Knowledge CourseOU Native American Advisory CommitteeCelebrating Native American Heritage Month Across Campus - OU MagazineOakland University becomes 1st US campus to return land use to Native American community - ClickOnDetroitList of Michigan Tribal Governments
26 min
26 January 2024
Navigating the History of Native American Culture and Colonialism in Education, Part 1
This month we welcome Andrea Knutson and Noelle Mongene from OU's Native American Advisory Committee. In the first part of a two-part episode, they provide historical context on relations between early Americans and Native Americans, and how those interactions affected the advancement of Native culture, language, and practices.Resources Honoring Native American heritage at Oakland UniversityOU Land AcknowledgementGoing Beyond Land AcknowledgmentsNative American Cultural Knowledge CourseOU Native American Advisory CommitteeCelebrating Native American Heritage Month Across Campus - OU MagazineOakland University becomes 1st US campus to return land use to Native American community - ClickOnDetroitList of Michigan Tribal Governments
19 min
29 December 2023
Season 2 Reflections
Kate, Dan, and Kayla discuss what they've learned over the course of our second season, and share some of our favorite clips from the year. Join us as we wrap Season 2 and look ahead to Season 3.
19 min
24 November 2023
Financial Aid and DEI, Part 2 - DEI in the Financial Aid Process
This month we continue our conversation with OU's Director of Financial Aid, Nicole Boelk. We discuss how recent changes to the upcoming FAFSA are intended to address concerns over accessibility, the federal verification process, and common misconceptions about the financial aid. Come learn more about how financial aid offices, and the staff who work in them, play a critical role in DEI throughout the campus community.
21 min
27 October 2023
Financial Aid and DEI Part 1 - FAFSA Simplification
In part 1 of a 2 part conversation, we meet with Oakland University's Director of Financial Aid, Nicole Boelk, to discuss recent federal changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA. We discuss how changes to the FAFSA calculation could mean more access to aid for new populations, and the implications for the broader financial aid community. Come learn more about these sweeping changes prior to the new FAFSA release scheduled for December 2023.
17 min
29 September 2023
DEI in the Admissions Process
This month we met with Allan Case, Director of Admissions Operations at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. This wide-ranging discussion covers the admissions process, DEI considerations, and how current legislation and Supreme Court rulings have affected admissions practices.
42 min
25 August 2023
Campus Awakens: Considerations for the Start of Fall Courses
This month we take a break from interviewing guests. Instead, the three of us discussed some of the issues facing students as they return to campus for the fall. We also give a sneak peak into how this discussion will help frame the remainder of Season 2.
10 min
28 July 2023
What Does Your Syllabus Say About You? A Conversation on Building an Inclusive Syllabus and Learning Environment
This month we met with Dr. Olysha Magruder from Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering. This wide-ranging discussion covers inclusivity, culture, accessibility, and how you can incorporate concepts of each to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. Come learn more about how the tone and language you use in your syllabus could be enhanced by using a more inclusive approach.
36 min
30 June 2023
What is Juneteenth?
This month we sit down with Angie Freeman from the University of Michigan to discuss Juneteenth. Come learn more about the history of the holiday, some of the rich symbolism surrounding the Juneteenth flag, and implications for higher education. ResourcesNational Museum of African American History and Culture articleHistory of JuneteenthNY TimesHistory ChannelJuneteenth Flag historyMake Your Own Juneteenth FlagDetroit Free Press - local eventsJuneteenth Reading ListsList 1List 2Kids VideosWhat is Juneteenth?What is Juneteenth?
36 min
26 May 2023
From the Military to the Classroom - What's It Like Being a Student Veteran?
On this month's episode, we sit down with a couple of student veterans to discuss their experience going from the military and back into the classroom. They share how their military experience set them up to be successful in the classroom, and how they navigate learning with younger students whose concerns are often quite different than their own.
