Toni Carbo

Toni Carbo and Naresh Agarwal after the interview at Brown University, Providence, RI on Dec 1, 2018.

In Conversation

Episode 4 Toni Carbo
Professor Emerita, Mentor, Leader

In conversation with Toni Carbo, Professor Emerita and former Dean at the University of Pittsburgh. The interview was recorded in Providence, Rhode Island on December 1, 2018.

Trailer (0:53)

Interview (41:47)

Synopsis
Professor Emerita Toni Carbo talks about her life from wanting to be an astronaut, to her involvement in the civil rights movement, and half a century of work, leadership, and mentorship in information science & technology.

Timecodes
00:00 – Introducing Toni Carbo
02:17 – Story in your own words
07:15 – Childhood
11:44 – People that had significant influences
17:27 – Involvement in the Civil Rights Movement
19:40 – Bringing people together
23:26 – Biggest challenges
25:16 – Meaning of happiness
27:35 – Drive and motivation to be a mentor
32:33 – Reflections on career journey
37:34 – Current goals
39:31 – Mentoring Advice

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The editing of this video was supported by the COCIS Innovation Fund at Simmons University.

Michele Cloonan

Michele Cloonan

In Conversation

Episode 3 Michele Cloonan
Academic, Professor, Dean Emerita, Leader

In conversation with Michele Cloonan, Dean Emerita and Professor at Simmons University, in Boston on August 29, 2018

Trailer (0:58)

Interview (40:22)

Synopsis
Dean Emerita and Professor Michele Cloonan talks about her life from her grandparents escaping Nazi Germany, to stepping down after ten years as Dean, and to her lifelong work in the field of preservation.

Timecodes
00:00 – Introducing Michele Cloonan
01:31 – Story in your own words
06:40 – Career in leadership and administration
08:18 – Stepping down as Dean
13:45 – People who had significant influences
16:47 – Preservation and Conservation
27:10 – Life lessons
31:29 – Meaning of happiness
32:21 – Meaning of fulfillment
34:39 – Valuing each other and showing gratitude
36:16 – Current goals
37:31 – Mentoring advice

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The editing of this video was supported by the COCIS Innovation Fund at Simmons University.

Laila Marouf

Laila Marouf at Simmons

In Conversation

Episode 2 Laila Marouf
Academic, Professor, Administrator, Leader

In conversation with Laila Marouf, Professor and Assistant Vice President for Research at Kuwait University in Simmons College, Boston on August 15, 2018

Trailer (1:00)

Interview (43:37)

Synopsis
Professor and Administrator Laila Marouf talks about her experience going back to school in a different country after ten years of being a full-time mother.

Timecodes
00:00 – Introducing Laila Marouf
01:06 – Knowledge management
05:31 – Story in your own words
14:51 – Childhood
17:41 – People, books, or events that had significant influences
20:54 – Key skills that helped succeed
20:02 – Keeping yourself motivated
22:53 – Managing time effectively
24:03 – Working irrespective of deadlines
25:02 – Biggest successes
27:32 – Being a mother
28:29 – Cultures, Diversity, and Soft skills
31:06 – Resources for success
32:35 – Being a role model to women
34:40 – Emotional intelligence
36:11 – Relating to factors of happiness
36:40 – Strategies for managing personal growth
38:35 – Meaning of happiness
40:05 – Goals now
42:11 – Mentoring advice

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The editing of this video was supported by the COCIS Innovation Fund at Simmons University.