Terri Givens

Terri Givens Consultant | Speaker | Author | Here to inspire others and lead the world of higher education to greater access for all San Francisco Bay Area Center for Analysis of the Radical Right University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles Terri Givens is an accomplished Senior Executive, Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, and Board Member with more than 30 years of success in higher education, politics, international affairs, and non-profits. Leveraging extensive experience running universities and bridging the gap between business and the community, she is a valuable asset for educational technology companies of various sizes and stages of growth who are in need of expert assistance with strategic planning, budget analysis or handling diversity issues in recruitment and retention. Her broad areas of expertise include leadership, research, writing, analyzing institutional impacts on immigration and integration policy, problem-solving, quantitative analysis, networking, mentorship and community outreach. Throughout her career, Terri has held leadership positions as Vice Provost at University of Texas at Austin and Provost of Menlo College (first African American and woman); professorships at University of Texas at Austin, and University of Washington. Terri has been a visionary leader since early in her career in higher education, from founding and directing the Center for European Studies at the University of Texas, to leading the university’s efforts in Mexico and Latin America as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Curriculum and International Activities. In her most recent position as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Menlo College she has led faculty and staff in developing programs for first generation students, updating curriculum and instituting infrastructure for new evidence-based assessment tools. Terri is the author/editor of many books and articles on immigration policy, European politics and security, including Voting Radical Right in Western Europe, Immigration Policy and Security and Immigrant Politics: Race and Representation in Western Europe. Her most recent book is Legislating Equality: The Politics of Antidiscrimination Policy in Europe (Oxford University Press, May 2014). This media is a document This media is a document This media is a link Show less Show less of Terri’s summary Articles & activity 3,116 followers From Boston to Bath - Politics Across the Atlantic Terri’s profile photo Terri Givens Published on LinkedIn It has been a very turbulent time for politics in the U.S. and Europe. As a political scientist who studies immigration and the radical right, it has been a particularly busy time following developments in electoral politics. From Brexit, to the various elections in Europe that saw gains by populist radical right parties, there has been great speculation about the impact of immigration on politics I recently attended the American Political Science Association conference in Boston followed by the UACES annual conference in Bath, England, where I had been invited to give the Annual Journal of Common Market Studies Lecture. The topics I focused on in both conferences are at the top of the headlines these days, immigration, populism and the radical right, as well as antidiscrimination policy. With images of children in cages, separated from their parents, and would-be migrants floating on overloaded boats in the Mediterranean becoming fixtures in the news media, politicians are struggling to find solutions to the ongoing issues related to migrant flows. Immigration has become a flashpoint not only in the U.S., but it has also had an impact on the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom, led to instability in Angela Merkel’s government in Germany, and has influenced the rise of populist parties across Europe. Since I began studying the politics of immigration in the 1990s, it is difficult to think of a time that the issue has had more of an impact on politics. Many studies have shown that recent voting behavior in the U.S. and Europe has been tied to racism and xenophobia. This will continue to be a challenge to democratic values as “white” populations become the minority amidst demographic change. For example, France is celebrating a World Cup football win with a team that is dominated by French citizens of immigrant background, many of them Muslims. For many years, France has had an ongoing debate about citizenship, Islam, and immigration policy. France has banned the wearing of the burka in public places and has passed many restrictive immigration and integration policies over the years, including civic integration policies (initially introduced in the Netherlands) requiring language and civic education classes for those applying for citizenship, new arrivals and for those applying for visas from other countries. France’s National Front party (recently changing its name to the Rassemblement Populaire) has called for putting a complete stop to immigration and has used strong anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric in their campaigns. Although they have not come close to becoming part of Government, they have only recently begun to win seats in the French legislature and have also been winning seats in regional and local elections. There is an overall trend toward more restrictions on immigration in recent years, but it is significant that the trend has focused specifically on racial and ethnic minorities. This is an issue that will continue to have high salience in the political arena, particularly as populist politicians focus on the issue and gain influence in both the U.S. and Europe. Whether this more restrictive trend will continue will depend on the electoral influence of both those wanting to restrict immigration and those more inclined to support more expansive policies, including recent immigrants. 9 Likes 1 Comment Like Comment Share See all articles I have been doing a lot of writing over the last few months - here is my inaugural article for Fair Observer - I will be writing regularly for them, and I hope you will check them out and please consider supporting their efforts to provide an independent voice in this crazy news environment. #europe #equality #europeanunion #discrimination #immigration #politics Terri shared this 1 Like Not just cosmetics, I will always patronize lingerie makers that consider nude to be a range of colors. Terri commented 1 Like Employers, you need to get rid of these misconceptions about diversity Terri shared this 1 Like See all activity Experience Center for Analysis of the Radical Right Senior Fellow Company NameCenter for Analysis of the Radical Right Dates EmployedOct 2018 – Present Employment Duration3 mos Senior fellow conducting analyis of current events related to the radical right and populism in the U.S. and Europe based on 20 years of research into the electoral success of radical right parties. This media is a document Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right on Twitter Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right on Twitter Givens Consulting Consultant, Speaker, Author Company NameGivens Consulting Dates EmployedJun 2018 – Present Employment Duration7 mos LocationMenlo Park, CA The landscape of education is undergoing dramatic changes. Terri Givens provides analysis and support to educational institutions and ed tech companies who are developing and adopting new technologies and innovations in education. She provides strategies that are designed to address the challenges that changing demographics are creating for the industry with innovative approaches that focus on student success, faculty and student retention, inclusion and access to education. Assessment driven outcomes are critical for schools and universities that want to find ways to adopt new technologies to personalize learning environments, providing easy to use tools for teachers and students. See less Foundation for a College Education Board Member Company NameFoundation for a College Education Dates EmployedJun 2018 – Present Employment Duration7 mos LocationPalo Alto, California Volunteer board member The Fit Kids Foundation (FIT KIDS) Board Member Company NameThe Fit Kids Foundation (FIT KIDS) Dates EmployedMar 2018 – Present Employment Duration10 mos LocationRedwood City Board member at Fit Kids Fit Kids is a non-profit that provides structured physical fitness activities to underserved youth at no cost to their families. Physical activity is essential to a healthy childhood, but, far too many young children, especially in underserved communities, lack opportunity to... See more Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Board Member Company NameBoys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Dates EmployedJan 2016 – Present Employment Duration3 yrs LocationRedwood City, CA Member of the Board of Directors, active in college prep programs and programs aiming to improve diversity in Silicon Valley. Take Back the Trail Owner Company NameTake Back the Trail Dates EmployedMay 2011 – Present Employment Duration7 yrs 8 mos Take back the trail is equal parts social initiative and fitness apparel brand This media is a video Take Back the Trail Take Back the Trail National Laboratory for Educational Transformation Senior Advisor Company NameNational Laboratory for Educational Transformation Dates EmployedMar 2018 – Present Employment Duration10 mos LocationMonterey, California Volunteer senior advisor to President and Board of nonprofit that is dedicated to diversity and inclusion in education with a mission to level the playing field for all learners, families and jobseekers. The organization performs research and development, as well as piloting new initiatives to transform the education and training sectors. Menlo College Provost Company NameMenlo College Dates EmployedJul 2015 – Jun 2018 Employment Duration3 yrs LocationAtherton, CA Chief Academic Officer Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law Distinguished Scholar Company NameRobert Strauss Center for International Security and Law Dates EmployedNov 2009 – Aug 2015 Employment Duration5 yrs 10 mos The Trail Foundation Board member Company NameThe Trail Foundation Dates EmployedNov 2012 – Jun 2015 Employment Duration2 yrs 8 mos LocationAustin, Texas Area Immigration Texas Founder Company NameImmigration Texas Dates EmployedMar 2011 – Jun 2015 Employment Duration4 yrs 4 mos Political Research Quarterlly Editorial Board Member Company NamePolitical Research Quarterlly Dates EmployedJan 2009 – Jun 2015 Employment Duration6 yrs 6 mos University of Texas at Austin Company NameUniversity of Texas at Austin Total Duration11 yrs 10 mos TitleProfessor Dates EmployedSep 2003 – Jun 2015 Employment Duration11 yrs 10 mos Specialist in Comparative Politics, Western Europe, Immigration Politics, Party Politics TitleVice Provost Dates EmployedSep 2006 – Aug 2009 Employment Duration3 yrs LocationAustin, Texas Area Chief International Officer and in charge of undergraduate curriculum. As the university’s first vice provost for international activities, defined internationalization strategy, with an initial focus on Mexico and Latin America. ... See more Austin Mayor's Health and Fitness Council Board Member and Treasurer Company NameAustin Mayor's Health and Fitness Council Dates Employed2011 – 2015 Employment Duration4 yrs LocationAustin, Texas Area YWCA Greater Austin Board Member Company NameYWCA Greater Austin Dates EmployedJan 2012 – Dec 2013 Employment Duration2 yrs LocationAustin, Texas Area Show 5 more experiences Show fewer experiences Education University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles Degree NamePh. D. Field Of StudyPolitical Science Dates attended or expected graduation 1993 – 1999 Masters and Ph.D. in Political Science, subfields: Comparative Politics, Methodology University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles Degree NameM.A Field Of StudyPolitical Science Dates attended or expected graduation 1993 – 1996 Stanford University Stanford University Degree NameBA Field Of StudyInternational Relations Dates attended or expected graduation 1983 – 1987 Activities and Societies: Track team 1983-1985 International Relations