In conversation with Dr. Andrea Romero, University of Arizona
01/30/25 • 29 min
Dr. Andrea Romero is Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona and has served in this role since 2019. Dr. Romero is also a faculty affiliate in psychology, Mexican American studies, gender and women’s studies, and Latin American studies. She serves as current president of the APLU’s Committee on Faculty Affairs.
“It is about that narrative... how do we understand ourselves? What is our story, and what do we want to make that story be in the future?”
Dr. Romero discusses her experiences in community-based research, the ways in which this work has influenced her leadership and collaboration with faculty, and how — as an expert in research — she shares complex data with stakeholder groups in ways that make it meaningful for all. She also highlights why the work of the Committee on Faculty Affairs is so valuable as a community of practice.
Hosted by Dr. Todd Benson, Executive Director and Principal Investigator at COACHE.
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TRANSCRIPT
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Dr. Andrea Romero is Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona and has served in this role since 2019. Dr. Romero is also a faculty affiliate in psychology, Mexican American studies, gender and women’s studies, and Latin American studies. She serves as current president of the APLU’s Committee on Faculty Affairs.
“It is about that narrative... how do we understand ourselves? What is our story, and what do we want to make that story be in the future?”
Dr. Romero discusses her experiences in community-based research, the ways in which this work has influenced her leadership and collaboration with faculty, and how — as an expert in research — she shares complex data with stakeholder groups in ways that make it meaningful for all. She also highlights why the work of the Committee on Faculty Affairs is so valuable as a community of practice.
Hosted by Dr. Todd Benson, Executive Director and Principal Investigator at COACHE.
About Dr. Andrea Romero
RELATED CONTENT
About the University of Arizona
Office of Faculty Affairs
Mentor Institute
APLU Committe on Faculty Affairs
[email protected]
APLU Events
TRANSCRIPT
Access the transcript here.
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COACHECast - In conversation with Dr. Andrea Romero, University of Arizona
Transcript
COACHECast // S2 EP004 – Dr. Andrea Romero
// Intro //
Todd: Hi everyone. I'm Dr. Todd Benson and you're listening to COACHECast. Today I'm thrilled to be speaking with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona, Dr. Andrea Romero.
Andrea: I stepped in, a lot of people came to my door and said, there are problems and we're unhappy. And I think it's too easy to stop listening or c
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