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Report: Faculty of Color in Psychology Face Structural Hurdles in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The presence and success of faculty of color in higher ed continues to come up short, as these faculty members continue to face countless obstacles as they attempt to progress in their careers, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association. population – according to 2020 U.S. Dr. Michelle Y.

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. Despite all the talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion, the highest echelons in the Academy remain white and male.

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U of Houston removes social justice–focused dean of social work

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The former dean, Alan Dettlaff—who is returning to the social work faculty, for now—says his views on racial justice got him fired. Dettlaff did start to focus more on abolition—of the police and of the child welfare system—more in 2020, after the murder of George Floyd, however.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She rebranded Cal’s annual tournament to reflect a focus on social justice and equity. We also highlight things they’re doing in their own communities and on their campuses to promote social justice.” Part of the demands that intensified in 2020 was the call to make athletic departments more diverse.

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Breaking Bread in Communities of Learners

The Scholarly Teacher

Paul Vivian Johnson , Hamline University Key Statement: This article reports on a relationship between two social justice professors who shared stories of battle fatigue and, in doing so, supported each other in avoiding burnout. Unfortunately, burnout is frequent in this work when confronted with faculty and learner pushback.

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A Fight Against Misinformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

John’s University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “You belong here.” Alexander says she wants to “ensure the magnitude and scope of anti-CRT campaigns does not continue to spread and frustrate students’ ability to gain access to the tools they need to address the most pressing social justice and racial issues of our time.”

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The Black Woman’s Burden: Battling Inertia in Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The book was pulled together in 2020, when the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor were fresh on their minds. At many institutions, particularly predominately white institutions [or PWIs], Black women can often be the only Black women faculty in their department,” said Commodore.

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