38: Victor Mullins (NYU) with Insights Into Authentic DEI

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Victor C. Mullins, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at New York University's Stern School of Business. Prior to his tenure at NYU, Victor served as the Associate Dean at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, where he led efforts to spearhead diversity and inclusion initiatives. At NYU, Victor provides strategic leadership in shaping the institution's values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity (IDBE).In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Mullins reveals his deep passion for creating positive change in higher education and his commitment for fostering inclusive environments in which all students can thrive. Key topics include:• Creating a truly inclusive environment• Recruiting a diverse student body• The importance of inclusion• Avoiding hidden messages of exclusion when advancing the notion of inclusion.  • Understanding diverse needs and learning styles• The importance of “listening” in order to build trust in DEI • Advancing an inclusive environment in a post-affirmative action worldLearn more about Victor MullinsComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at [email protected] for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com