Podcast episodes
Season 3
Navigating the History of Native American Culture and Colonialism in Education, Part 2
This month we welcome back Andrea Knutson and Noelle Mongene from OU's Native American Advisory Committee. In the second part of a two-part episode, they provide updates on their efforts around the OU community, including the dedication of a Native American Heritage Site and who led the charge to establish OU's Land Acknowledgement Statement. Resources Honoring Native American heritage at Oakland University OU Land Acknowledgement Going Beyond Land Acknowledgments Native American Cultural Knowledge Course OU Native American Advisory Committee Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Across Campus - OU Magazine Oakland University becomes 1st US campus to return land use to Native American community - ClickOnDetroit List of Michigan Tribal Governments
Navigating the History of Native American Culture and Colonialism in Education, Part 1
This month we welcome Andrea Knutson and Noelle Mongene from OU's Native American Advisory Committee. In the first part of a two-part episode, they provide historical context on relations between early Americans and Native Americans, and how those interactions affected the advancement of Native culture, language, and practices. Resources Honoring Native American heritage at Oakland University OU Land Acknowledgement Going Beyond Land Acknowledgments Native American Cultural Knowledge Course OU Native American Advisory Committee Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Across Campus - OU Magazine Oakland University becomes 1st US campus to return land use to Native American community - ClickOnDetroit List of Michigan Tribal Governments
Season 2
Financial Aid and DEI, Part 2 - DEI in the Financial Aid Process
This month we continue our conversation with OU's Director of Financial Aid, Nicole Boelk. We discuss how recent changes to the upcoming FAFSA are intended to address concerns over accessibility, the federal verification process, and common misconceptions about the financial aid. Come learn more about how financial aid offices, and the staff who work in them, play a critical role in DEI throughout the campus community.
Financial Aid and DEI Part 1 - FAFSA Simplification
In part 1 of a 2 part conversation, we meet with Oakland University's Director of Financial Aid, Nicole Boelk, to discuss recent federal changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA. We discuss how changes to the FAFSA calculation could mean more access to aid for new populations, and the implications for the broader financial aid community. Come learn more about these sweeping changes prior to the new FAFSA release scheduled for December 2023.