Khuram Hussain, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In this episode we’re talking with Khuram Hussain, Ph.D about what it looks like for colleges as anchor institutions to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion for greater well-being across their campuses and in their communities. Hear how the art of dialogue, the inclusion of under-heard voices, and a focus on systems change is creating better outcomes for students, staff, and community. Listen in to hear more about what it looks like to expand belonging and inclusion so all have the opportunity to reach their full potential. In June 2020, Khuram began serving as the Colleges’ diversity strategist-- overseeing the Offices of Intercultural Affairs, Academic Opportunity Programs and International Student Enrollment and Success. An Associate Professor of Education, he previously served as Hobart Dean. Khuram earned his Ph.D. from Syracuse University and has taught classes that explore social movements for racial justice in schools and the pedagogy of democratic, multicultural classrooms. For 20 years, Khuram has served as a dialogue facilitator, trainer and consultant to schools, universities, government offices, nonprofits and community organizations on issues of diversity and equity. His work has been recognized by the NAACP, the US Armed Forces, and community and campus organizations nationwide. He is the co-founder of Tools for Social Change (TFSC), a dialogue-driven initiative that advances equity and inclusion in the Finger Lakes. Let’s jump in to hear more about Tools for Social Change and the campus-community work he’s helping to lead.Explore More:Hobart and William Smith Colleges Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusionhttps://www2.hws.edu/about/dei/Building for Belonging, Hobart and William Smith CollegesBuilding for Belonging, Hobart and William Smith Collegeshttps://www2.hws.edu/about/dei/Hobart and William Smith Colleges Strategic Diversity Plan (December 2016, update in progress)https://www.hws.edu/about/pdfs/strategic-diversity-plan.pdfThe Office of Diversity and Inclusion, short film by Maggie Bonomohttps://youtu.be/oiPRfjAuX5YThriving Campuses: A Campus Guide for Well-Being, Equity and Thriving Together, Community Commonshttp://communitycommons.org/entities/d1afd683-2da3-4fad-88ab-f01311469b7dCampus Well Being Resource Library, Community Commonshttp://communitycommons.org/entities/d0be0f7c-f9b5-4f45-b78e-cd1ef8f85f78