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Narratives that Lead: A Talk with Dr. Coretta Pittman

Dr. Coretta Pittman blends her knowledge of Black American literature with her vision for community engagement, showing how stories and leadership can reshape higher education.


Welcome to ‘Episode Five’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room

In this episode, host Jonathon Platt is joined by Dr. Coretta Pittman, associate professor of English and Baylor’s new vice provost for community engagement. With warmth, clarity, and depth, Dr. Pittman discusses what it means to foster a university community that reflects the full richness of its members’ backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs.

Three pillars have shaped Dr. Pittman’s career both in and outside of academia: language, leadership, and legacy. Drawing from her academic foundation in English and her leadership at Baylor, Dr. Pittman speaks to the power of words, the responsibility of institutions, and the deep ongoing work of building a culture of belonging.

What’s next for Coretta Pittman in her role as vice provost for community engagement? You’ll have to listen to find out!

We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely:

  • Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, John and Nancy Jackson Endowed Chair in Latin America
  • Amanda Hayes Roark, Booking Producer at Bloomberg TV
  • Howard Chang, NASA Attorney
  • And so, so many more.

Oh, and to make sure you get each episode, make sure to subscribe to The Latest, The Weekly, or The Monthly newsletter from The Baylor Line. You can also follow our feed wherever you listen to podcasts — such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Credits: 

Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.

Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation.

And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.

 

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