PDXPLORES

Reflections on a Fellowship and Times as a DEI Coordinator with Óscar Fernández

October 24, 2022 Portland State University Season 2 Episode 5
Reflections on a Fellowship and Times as a DEI Coordinator with Óscar Fernández
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PDXPLORES
Reflections on a Fellowship and Times as a DEI Coordinator with Óscar Fernández
Oct 24, 2022 Season 2 Episode 5
Portland State University

In this episode of PDXPLORES, Dr. Óscar Fernández, a contingent faculty member in University Studies at Portland State University, discusses his work during a diversity fellowship at UC Irvine. That work resulted in the forthcoming essay, "Queering a Coordinator's Diversity, Equity, and Illusion (DEI) Work in Academe: Disappointments, Self-Deceits, and Hopes Disclosed," to be published by the University of California Humanities Research Institute's journal Foundry.  Fernández opens up about his experiences as a DEI officer for University Studies, how that experience informed his essay, and thinking about DEI efforts within the context of higher education.

Follow PSU research on Twitter: @psu_research and Instagram: @portlandstateresearch

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In this episode of PDXPLORES, Dr. Óscar Fernández, a contingent faculty member in University Studies at Portland State University, discusses his work during a diversity fellowship at UC Irvine. That work resulted in the forthcoming essay, "Queering a Coordinator's Diversity, Equity, and Illusion (DEI) Work in Academe: Disappointments, Self-Deceits, and Hopes Disclosed," to be published by the University of California Humanities Research Institute's journal Foundry.  Fernández opens up about his experiences as a DEI officer for University Studies, how that experience informed his essay, and thinking about DEI efforts within the context of higher education.

Follow PSU research on Twitter: @psu_research and Instagram: @portlandstateresearch