alpha chi rho – Greek University

Dr. Shyam Sriram: How do we enhance diverse & inclusive learning on campus and in our organizations?

By admin on April 5, 2022

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22693844/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Our next guest, making his second appearance on the show, is Dr. Shyam Sriram. He has been involved in the fields of secondary and higher education since 2003. He has worked as a teaching assistant at a Hispanic Service Institution; teaching assistant at a large, urban university; taught full-time at the largest community college in a Southern state; worked as an adjunct professor at a historically-black college; spent a year working at two private, Islamic schools in suburban Chicago; spent two summers working with inner-city high school students in Atlanta; and taken part in several, intensive grading workshops with Advanced Placement exams. He has taught dozens of classes; mentored thousands of students; and realizes now, more than ever, the need for quality professionals in higher education who are not just great teachers, but great administrators as well. At Greek University, he speaks about cultural appropriation and inclusion on college campuses all over the country.

In episode 234 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about Dr. Sriram’s new job at Canisius College in Buffalo, what is Ramadan and how we can be more respectful to our Muslim friends during Ramadan, how fraternities and sororities can attract, retain, and graduate a diverse and inclusive group of students, why it’s important for faculty and staff at our universities to also attract and retain a diverse and inclusive community, how we enhance diverse and inclusive learning on campus and in our organizations, how we foster a community culture that values, respects, welcomes, and promotes a sense of belonging, ways can we engage diverse communities beyond the boundaries of campus, how we prioritize the commitment to inclusion through leadership and action at all levels, and some ways students can engage in anti-racist action. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCK4uwu67BA

Fraternity/Sorority

Dr. Shyam Sriram: What are the do’s and don’ts of cultural appropriation for fraternity & sorority?

By admin on April 16, 2021

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18752180/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Today we have with us Dr. Shyam Sriram! He has been involved in the fields of secondary and higher education since 2003. He has worked as a teaching assistant at a Hispanic Service Institution (HSI)); teaching assistant at a large, urban university; taught full-time at the largest community college in a Southern state; worked as an adjunct professor at a historically-black college; spent a year working at two private, Islamic schools in suburban Chicago; spent two summers working with inner-city high school students in Atlanta; and taken part in several, intensive grading workshops with Advanced Placement exams. He has taught dozens of classes; mentored thousands of students; and realizes now, more than ever, the need for quality professionals in higher education who are not just great teachers, but great administrators as well.

In episode # 144 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Shyam chose Purdue University for his undergraduate experience, what made the brothers of Alpha Chi Rho special, what it is like working with the students at Butler University as an Assistant Professor and as a faculty advisor for Phi Delta Theta, how we can better train our fraternities and sororities on equity and inclusion, how we can diversify our recruitment this fall, what are the do’s and don’ts of cultural appropriation, how we can get closer to a criminal justice system that works for all citizens of this country, and why people get so defensive when we talk about majority privilege. We’ll also get Shyam’s recommendation for great food in Indianapolis! Enjoy.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG7IdtvOptQ

Fraternity/Sorority

Mel Lewis: What should fraternity and sorority chapters be focusing on during COVID-19?

By admin on June 17, 2020

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14862107/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Check out episode # 64 of Fraternity Foodie! We have with us a longtime friend of Greek University, Mel Lewis. Mel was born and raised in Middletown, New Jersey, a founding member of Alpha Omicron Pi at Ramapo College of New Jersey where she also went on to be Panhellenic Council President. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree from Monmouth University in Higher Education, then worked as a higher education professional, and then made the transition into a fraternity headquarters by working for Alpha Chi Rho as Director of Education and Programs. Mel loves cooking, baking, arts and crafts, and she’s a firm believer that all dogs are the best dogs. You’re going to love Mel just as much as we do.

We ask her why she chose Ramapo, what was special about being a founding member of Alpha Omicron Pi, what it was like being Panhellenic Council President, how Monmouth University was different from Ramapo, the best part of being a higher ed professional, what she does as Director of Education and Programs, what it’s like being a female working for a men’s fraternity, what chapters should be focusing on right now, success stories from Alpha Chi Rho, and we even got her to commit to her favorite restaurant in New Jersey. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OLwNqH2Kso