This Prof Life Podcast

“I can understand why they don’t always understand… but I can’t understand why they don’t want to get understanding.” Dr. Pat Sanders Professor of Communication, Journalism and Digital Media Production This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher Education https://www.drpatsanders.com/ “The door to education opened so seamlessly… I just walked through that door.” Black Women Podcasters Unite! On this episode, we are joined by educator, author, podcaster and Black Woman Advocate Dr. Pat Sanders. Dr. Pat walks us through her experience as a student in Alabama (where she attended segregated schools until integration happened), why career burnout in journalism opened her eyes to new opportunities, and how teaching at the community college prepared her to launch a new career in higher education. “Only I can hold me back.” As hostess of This Prof Life Podcast: Women of Color in Higher Education, Dr. Pat speaks on the political and strategic elements you learn to navigate within the academy, the difference between a mentor and a sponsor (and the other elements to include in your professional ecosystem… hello, sister circle!), and shares words of wisdom for building confidence and knowing who you are, in order to gain the strength and resilience to stay in the fight. IG: @BlackEducators.Matter Website: www.blackeducatorsmatter.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackEducatorsMatter Store: https://teespring.com/stores/black-educators-matter