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This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher Education

Dr. Pat Sanders

The Pivot: Faculty, Leadership, Freedom (Part 1)

APR 11, 202628 MIN
This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher Education

The Pivot: Faculty, Leadership, Freedom (Part 1)

APR 11, 202628 MIN

Description

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:845e65f6-f240-4455-ab8c-b7f781ecf793-4" data-testid= "conversation-turn-10" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this inspiring episode, Dr. Karen Dace reflects on her journey from faculty to academic leadership and how she navigated a transition back into faculty and then retirement after DEI offices were eliminated as part of the current political echochamber. Dr. Dace shares her story of leaving behind a 30-plus year career rooted in advocacy and leadership, and how she reframed her recent retirement not as an ending, but as a new beginning. Still passionate about scholarship and impact, she continues working on a book, proving she is far from finished. Her story is a powerful reminder that titles may change, but purpose remains. Listen to a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and embracing your next chapter with confidence. Connect with our guest on LinkedIn Dr. Karen Dace Find more episodes of this podcast on my website: Dr. Pat Sanders or Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.