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Gen(der) Ed is a bi-weekly podcast that hosts conversations that explore the intersection of gender and other identities, and cover topics on leadership, equity, wellbeing, and healthy relationships. The Women's Center recognizes that our current staff represents a limited perspective and set of lived experiences on gendered issues. With this podcast, we strive to highlight and promote the diverse backgrounds, accomplishments, and needs of the women in our community. Join us every other week for these important conversations. 

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Fall 2021 Episodes

Join us in welcoming two new Advocacy Coordinators to the Women's Center team. They work to provide support and advocacy services to those who have been impacted by power-based violence. Get to know more about our advocates and learn more about what utilizing our advocacy services looks like. 

Disclaimer:
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such gender, sexual violence and other forms of power-based violence and harassment. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around coping with personal or community trauma and discrimination. 

To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form found at dos.vt.edu. If you are in need of identity based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well being, please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office M-F 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

Somatic Movement
Soma is Greek for ‘body.’ We all have one, but how conscious are we of our mind’s relationship with our body and our body’s relationship with our mind and our spirit? To learn more about somatic movement, click here.

Support and Advocacy Services
The Women’s Center offers free advocacy-based support services to students, faculty, and staff who have been impacted by Gender-based Violence. If you would like to make an appointment, call our office at 540-231-7806 or email us at wcsupport@vt.edu. If you have more questions about our support services, check out our FAQ page.

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Spring 2021 Episodes

In celebration of Earth Day we talk with Dr. Shannon Elizabeth Bell, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Sociology at Virginia Tech, about the ways in which environmental justice activism is gendered. Join us for this important conversation about the ways in which gender roles impact our ability to show up in activist work as well as ways that everyone can get involved with this important issue.

Disclaimer:
While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around coping with personal or community trauma and discrimination.

To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form found at dos.vt.edu. If you are in need of identity based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well being, please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office M-F 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month we talk with Chimi Boyd-Keyes, CEO of CBK Enterprises. As a seasoned Higher Education professional for 18 years, Chimi has worked extensively on women’s and gender issues and topics relating to other marginalized populations. She shares insights on doing work in violence prevention and the importance of constantly learning and evaluating the work you are doing to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the populations you are serving. 

To connect with Chimi, check out her website.

Disclaimer:
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such assex and gender, sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence and harassment. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around coping with personal or community trauma and discrimination.

To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form found at dos.vt.edu. If you are in need of identity based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well being, please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office M-F 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

Join us as we talk with Dr. Bingham, Director for the Virginia Tech LGBTQ+ Resource Center. She shares the importance of having a Resource Center for our Queer students, faculty, and staff, as well as why celebrating and honoring days and weeks for this community is so important. 

Listen in to learn more and check out all of the Pride week events happening at Virginia Tech April 5th - 9th. 

Disclaimer:
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such as sexual, gender, and romantic identity and diversity as well as harassment, discrimination, and violence. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around coping with personal or community trauma and discrimination. 

To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form found at dos.vt.edu. If you are in need of identity based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well being, please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office M-F 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

LGBTQ+ Resource Center

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center aims to advance, through education and advocacy, the rights and well-being of all Virginia Tech LGBTQ+ communities locally, across the Commonwealth of Virginia, and around the globe. We work to provide space, acknowledge and celebrate intersectionality, cultivate leadership, and engage in activism in the spirit of Ut Prosim. Learn more.

VirTual Safe Zone

An online 5-week intensive course with weekly readings, writings, and a live discussion lab. The curriculum is meant to assist with the development of content knowledge. Learn more and sign-up for upcoming sessions here.

Pride Week

Pride Week is a weeklong series of programs and events organized by the LGBTQ+ community at Virginia Tech. Pride Week 2021 will take place April 5th-April 9th. Register for Pride Week events. 

Calendar of events for Pride Week 2021 at Virginia Tech.

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On this episode we are joined by Laurie Fritsch, Assistant Director at Hokie Wellness, Taylor Welch, Health Education and Awareness Team Peer Educator, and Riley David, Health Education and Awareness Team Peer Educator and Sorority Body Project student coordinator. They talk with us about body image and eating concerns, body acceptance and neutrality, how to support a friend, and more. 

Join us for this discussion on societal messages about bodies.

Hokie Wellness

Hokie Wellness strives to educate and empower every Hokie to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their wellness in order to enjoy a long, healthful, and purpose-filled life. The mission of Hokie Wellness is to foster a healthier Virginia Tech community by providing prevention services, education, outreach, and resources to employees and students. The Hokie Wellness team offers a variety of educational services and works to provide programming and resources which will enhance health and well-being by focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and financial well-being of all Hokies.

Learn more.

Health Edcuation and Awareness Team 

(HEAT) is a group of students trained by the health educators at Hokie Wellness to deliver fun, interactive, and educational health and wellness programs to student groups throughout the campus community.

HEAT’s mission is to educate, promote, support, and encourage healthy living for all students. HEAT seeks to make students more aware of the consequences of unhealthy behaviors by providing educational life-skills training with the most up-to-date information about healthy life-style choices.

Learn more about being a HEAT Member here.

The Body Project

This workshop is highly interactive and you will be talking about bodies, feelings, pressure and responding to it with 6-10 other women in a small group setting. We have caring, honest, well-trained facilitators leading these workshops. We want to make sure this workshop is right for you.

We will introduce you to new ways to start thinking about your body. Many women have found this transformative. In addition to using Body Project content in your own life, you will learn techniques that can help you speak to other women, your sisters, and perhaps even your (future) children in body positive ways.

Click here for more information about Body Project topics.

National Eating Disorder Association

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In fact, eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, surpassed only by opioid addiction.

Eating disorders are widely misunderstood illnesses and support options are often inaccessible. As a result, too many people are left feeling helpless, hopeless, and frightened. Through our programs and services, NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research, and puts life-saving resources into the hands of those in need.

Learn more.

Black Mental Health Matters — Eating Disorders and the Black Community

Watch here.

Proud To Be Me — Insights from the LGBTQ+ Community

Watch here.

We Are Here, Now Hear Us — Voices from the Higher Weight Community

Watch here.

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In celebration of Women's History Month, we talk with Dr. Menah Pratt-Clarke, Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Diversity. This year we are featuring trailblazers who have led movements, broke down barriers, and began dismantling systems of oppression. Dr. Pratt-Clarke is not only a trailblazer with her contributions to academia but also in her current role at Virginia Tech leading efforts around diversity equity and inclusion.

Join us as she talks about her experiences of being a trailblazer and what it is like to be the "lonely only", the importance of remembering your "why", and more. 

Disclaimer
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such as sexism, racism, and other forms of discrimination or harassment. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around coping with personal or community trauma and discrimination.

To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form found at dos.vt.edu. If you are in need of identity based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well being, please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office M-F 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

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Inclusive VT

Inclusive VT Is the institutional and individual commitment to Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. Learn more here.

Watch Making the Chair Fit and Unfinished Conversations on the Inclusive VT YouTube.

Menah Pratt-Clarke

To learn more about Dr. Pratt-Clarke, visit her website http://menahprattclarke.com/. Here you can read her The Lonely Only blog and more. Menah's Matinees can be found on her YouTube channel. 

In honor and celebration of Black History Month, the Women’s Center will be gathering and sharing stories of achievement and joy from the Black women* in our community. During the entire month of February, we will be featuring stories shared with us on our podcast, Gen(der) Ed.

*We acknowledge that womanhood and gender identity are fluid and unique to each individual. We welcome stories from all who feel they may fall under the identity of “woman”.

On this episode we are featuring stories from Dr. Andrea Baldwin, Shannon Alford and Jariah. 

Join us for this special episode in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the theme, We Cannot Walk Alone. We talk with Dr. Pat Hyer, Dr. Barbara Pendergrass, and Dr. Delores Scott, three women who were pivotal in advocating for women, Black students and faculty, students with disabilities, and other marginalized communities at Virginia Tech. They worked together, with many others, to establish programs and policies to help students, faculty, and staff be successful during their time at our university. Listen in as they share their experiences at Virginia Tech, the pivotal programs they launched that still exist today, and why leadership in advocacy is so important. 

Disclaimer
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such as sexism, hetero and cis sexism, homophobia, racism, and other forms of discrimination or harassment. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around coping with personal or community trauma and discrimination.

To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form found at dos.vt.edu. If you are in need of identity based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well being, please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office M-F 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

Fall 2020 Episodes

A discussion with guests Swathi Prabhu of Hokie Wellness and Jess Westcott of Cook Counseling about taking care of our mental health and wellness as we prepare for the uncertainty of the Fall 2020 semester. 

Disclaimer: 
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such as mental health and wellness practices, mental health struggles, and professional care. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around mental health and wellness. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your health and well being, please contact Hokie Wellness at 540-231-2233 or Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Counseling and Advocacy at the Women’s Center by contacting our office Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 540-231-7806 or email WCsupport@vt.edu.

Follow along with the podcast transcript here.

The mission of Hokie Wellness is to foster a healthier Virginia Tech community by providing prevention services, education, outreach, and resources to employees and students. During this time they are offering virtual workshops, connection sessions, and other wellness resources are added weekly to support the Virginia Tech community. Some of their virutal programs mentioned during the podcast are linked below. Check out their website to find out everything they have to offer during this upcoming semester. 
Koru Mindfulness
Developing Resiliency Workshop
Helping Friends in Distress
Unwind Offline
Student Distress Guide
Employee Wellness

Cook Counseling provides opportunities for students to learn more about themselves as individuals, form deeper relationships with their peers, and grow to benefit our community and society at large. As mentioned in the podcast Cook Counseling is expanding their services and options to allow for a flexible, multi-faceted approach to meet the emerging and varying needs of students. Learn more about Cook Connect here or find a support group on their group counseling website. 

Not sure how and when to connect with Cook Counseling? Check out their How to Connect with Cook guide

Today we are talking with Melissa Faircloth from the American Indian & Indigenous Community Center and Nina Ha from the Asian Cultural Engagement Center to learn more about a two of our six Cultural and Community Centers at Virginia Tech. We discuss how they are amplifying and meeting the needs of our under-represented and under-served communities on campus and how we as Hokies can learn more about the diverse experiences of those minority students, staff, and faculty. 

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The Cultural and Community Centers (CCCs) are here to advocate for a safe, inclusive environment and to advise students as they navigate life at VT. Through programming and events, they raise cultural awareness and invite the community to learn about and develop an appreciation for cultural differences.

Learn more about these communities through their events and outreach or find your community at the links below.
American Indian & Indigenous Community Center 
Asian Community Engagement Center
Black Cultural Center
El Centro
Intercultural Engagement Center
LGBTQ+ Resource Center



Join us as we discuss a new project that Dr. Andrea Baldwin and other faculty and community partners are collaborating with us at the Women’s Center on this fall. We are calling the project (Dis)course because it’s an ongoing discussion that invites folks currently taking classes with our faculty as well as others who may be interested in joining the conversation. The theme of the project this semester is focusing on violence- interpersonal, state, police, etc.- against women and queer people of color. We will be reading and discussing Andrea Rithcie’s book Invisible No More as one of the central and recurring components of this program.

Listen in as Dr. Baldwin shares why she selected Invisible No More for this project and amplifies the experiences of BIPOC as it relates to violence against these communities. 

Disclaimer:
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such as race and/or gender based violence and abuse, police violence, and others. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around bias, violence or, trauma. To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form found at dos.vt.edu. If you are in need of identity based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well being, please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office M-F 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

Follow along with the podcast transcript here.

The Cultural and Community Centers (CCCs) are here to advocate for a safe, inclusive environment and to advise students as they navigate life at VT. Through programming and events, they raise cultural awareness and invite the community to learn about and develop an appreciation for cultural differences.

Learn more about these communities through their events and outreach or find your community at the links below.
American Indian & Indigenous Community Center 
Asian Community Engagement Center
Black Cultural Center
El Centro
Intercultural Engagement Center
LGBTQ+ Resource Center



(Dis)course is a semester-long ongoing dialogue to discuss relevant issues of gender in society, while bringing to the forefront the work and teachings of VT faculty members. By engaging with both traditional texts, as well as contemporary text, such as film, new media, etc., curated by our faculty partners, we are creating a modern day virtual book club and discussion series that fosters community, is intentionally intersectional, and contributes to and engages with gendered issues.

Discussion groups will take place via Zoom every other week, with at least two opportunities to engage during each discussion week. Sign up below for the topic, date, and discussion session you would like to participate in.

Cook Counseling provides opportunities for students to learn more about themselves as individuals, form deeper relationships with their peers, and grow to benefit our community and society at large. As mentioned in the podcast Cook Counseling is expanding their services and options to allow for a flexible, multi-faceted approach to meet the emerging and varying needs of students. Learn more about Cook Connect here or find a support group on their group counseling website. 

Not sure how and when to connect with Cook Counseling? Check out their How to Connect with Cook guide

Ujima is an essential concept in African philosophy and is also the third principle of Kwanzaa. It means collective work and responsibility. This new living-learning community places a special emphasis on understanding the unique experiences of African-Americans in society, including their experiences in college. Located in Peddrew-Yates Hall, Ujima is open to students of all backgrounds who are interested in understanding, supporting, and learning about #BlackExcellence.

Learn more.

Hosted by Andrea Baldwin and Trichia Cadette, this podcast lifts up the voices of all Black people including, Black women youth and children, Black academics and artists, the Black diaspora, Black queer folk, Black college students, incarcerated Black folk, and Black folks with disabilities. The Standpoints podcast, hosted by Virginia Tech Publishing, uses a Black feminist framework to talk about Black lives and experiences globally. 

Learn more.

In this episode, we explore a variety of civic engagement components. Dr. Caitlin Jewitt, an Assistant Professor of Political Science, offers insight into the electoral process as well as ways in which voter suppression occurs. We are also joined by Jes Davis from VT Engage, who shares the importance of the student voice and how voters can cast their ballot this fall.

Follow along with the podcast transcript here.

VT Engage is Virginia Tech's center for service learning, leadership education, & civic engagement.

There are many ways to engage with community - and VT Engage is a great place to building these connections. We want to help you develop your voice as a community member and leader, and help you participate in democratic processes. Learn more

The mission of the Department of Elections promotes and supports accurate, fair, open and secure elections for the citizens of the Commonwealth. On their website you can register to vote, confirm your registration status, find your local polling stations, apply for an absentee ballot, view a sample ballot, and more. Head to the Citizens Portal to take one of these actions or check out their website for more information. 

The Women's Center has compiled the basic information regarding casting your ballot in this upcoming election. Check out our Civic Engagement page for local updates and information. 

In celebration of Indigenous People’s Day, we talk with Melissa Faircloth, Director of the American Indian and Indigenous Community Center, Dr. Theresa Rocha Beardall, Assistant Professor in Sociology, and Qualla Ketchum, a Ph.D. student in Engineering. In this episode, they share the importance of recognizing this day, what it took to get it acknowledged at Virginia Tech, and more.

Disclaimer:
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics such as genocide and colonial violence, sexual violence, and discrimination. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversations, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around coping with personal or historical trauma and discrimination. To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form found at dos.vt.edu. If you are in need of identity-based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well-being please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office Monday through Friday 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

Follow along with the podcast transcript here.

The American Indian and Indigenous Community Center (AIICC) serves as a community gathering area and study space. You'll find the AIICC in room 122 of the Squires Student Center, just to the left of the Welcome Center on the first floor.

Get involved or learn more here.

On Feb. 18, 2019, history was made at Virginia Tech as the University Council approved a resolution to observe Indigenous Peoples Day. The full resolution written by Virginia Tech's Indigenous students along with the calendar of events can be found here.

American Indian and Indigenous Heritage Month was designated by Congress in 1990 and celebrates the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants and stewards of what is now the United States. Celebrate and learn with the Native and Indigenous Community at Virginia Tech. Register for the events here.

calendar of events for Heritage Month

Today we are talking with Sophi Hayes a SAVES Peer Educator, Chloe Loving a Hokie Wellness Graduate Assistant and HEAT member, and Malinda Britt, Human Sexuality Educator with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. We discuss the importance of discussing topics like sex, sexual health, sexuality, consent, and healthy relationships with youth and college students. Join us for this conversation to learn more about sexual health and consent.

Disclaimer:
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such as sexual health, contraceptive use, consent, and more. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs on these topics.

If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your sexual health and wellbeing, please reach out to Hokie Wellness at (540) 231-2233 or check out their website at hokiewellness.vt.edu to lean more or sign up for a HEAT presentation . If you need medical assistance related to your sexual health, contact Schiffert Health Center at 540-231-6444 or make an appointment online. To learn more from SAVES on healthy relationships and consent, schedule a virtual presentation for your group or hall floor at http://tinyurl.com/savespresentations. If you need support services related to gender-based violence, contact our office M-F 8-5 at WCsupoprt@vt.edu or 540-231-7806. All opinions expressed are those of individuals and do not represent the views of the Women’s Center.

Follow along with the podcast transcript here.

The mission of Hokie Wellness is to foster a healthier Virginia Tech community by providing prevention services, education, outreach, and resources to employees and students. During this time they are offering virtual workshops, connection sessions, and other wellness resources are added weekly to support the Virginia Tech community. Some of their virutal programs mentioned during the podcast are linked below. Check out some of their Healthy Hokie workshops here.

The Health Education & Awareness Team (HEAT) is a group of students trained by the health educators at Hokie Wellness to deliver fun, interactive, and educational health and wellness programs to student groups throughout the campus community. Learn more.

Sexual Assault and Violence Education by Students (SAVES) peer education group facilitate interactive and educational programs that address sexual assault, healthy relationships, stalking, and the effects of media on gender-based violence. SAVES strives to raise awareness of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking through outreach and education in hopes that through our commitment we will create a safer and more accepting environment throughout the Virginia Tech community.

To schedule a presentation, please complete the form at this link: https://tinyurl.com/savespresentations

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

Learn more about the services available at the nearest location in Roanoke, Virginia. 

Sext in the Dark

On October 29th at 7PM join us, along with SAVES, HEAT, Planned Parenthood, and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center for a virtual Q&A. Our panel of experts will cover all of your sexuality, sexual health, and relationship questions. People of all abilities and sexual identities are welcome!

Have a question? Submit it here and then register here to participate. 

On this week's episode we are talking about gender roles and expectations, and more specifically as it relates to sexual and relationship violence. Our guests are Tyler Pugh, an industrial systems engineering student & Resident Advisor , Dr. Byron Hughes, the Dean of Students at VT, and Donte Morrison, the Violence Prevention Coordinator with the Women’s Resource Center of the NRV. They share their experience with understanding and talking about gender as well as the detrimental impacts that gender expectations can have.

Disclaimer
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such as sexism, hetero and cis sexism, sexual violence, and discrimination. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around coping with personal or community trauma and discrimination.

To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form. If you are in need of identity based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well being, please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office M-F 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

Follow along with the podcast transcript here.

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office is committed to offering care and support to students so they flourish in nearly every imaginable way. Learn more about the support and services they provide here.

On this episode we continue our conversation to talk about the detrimental impacts of gender expectations and how we can address a complex issue like sexual assault on a college campus. Listen to Part 2 of our masculinities conversation with  Tyler Pugh, an industrial systems engineering student & Resident Advisor , Dr. Byron Hughes, the Dean of Students at VT, and Donte Morrison, the Violence Prevention Coordinator with the Women’s Resource Center of the NRV

Disclaimer
Conversations in this episode may cover a range of topics, such as sexism, hetero and cis sexism, sexual violence, and discrimination. While we hope to have meaningful and relatable conversation, this podcast is not intended to provide therapy, legal counsel, or specific advice for meeting your unique needs around coping with personal or community trauma and discrimination.

To report a bias incident, please contact the Dean of Students office at 540-231-3787 or use the reporting form. If you are in need of identity based support, connect with the Cultural and Community Centers at ccc.vt.edu or 540-231-8584. If you have questions, concerns, or needs related to your mental health and well being, please contact Cook Counseling at 540-231-6557 for more information. You can also make an appointment for Advocacy at the Women’s Center via email to wcsupport@vt.edu or contacting our office M-F 8-5 at 540-231-7806.

Follow along with the podcast transcript here.

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office is committed to offering care and support to students so they flourish in nearly every imaginable way. Learn more about the support and services they provide here.