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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. Dr. Michelle Y. The report provides recommendations to address them.

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Study: Tenured female faculty more likely to quit due to feeling “pushed out”

University Business

While past studies have also concluded that women faculty experience lower retention rates, this study’s authors believe their evidence paints a more poignant picture that women are more likely to leave due to workplace climate. . Other cohorts of women reported a lack of belonging. Other cohorts of women reported a lack of belonging.

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Why Faculty Diversity Matters

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Did you know that full-time faculty at 4-year universities are: 225 percent more likely to be of a non-Chrisitian faith than other US adults. More than half of full-time faculty have at least one parent with an advanced degree. What explains the faculty’s unrepresentativeness and the sluggishness of change?

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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Take advantage of the smaller class sizes and controlled environments. Others mentioned that faculty made it hard for them or seemed only interested in earning a paycheck. There was a strong sense of motivation among African American student-athletes to reach their ultimate goal – an athletic scholarship to a four-year institution.

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Why we need better data on faculty diversity (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

An excellent and diverse faculty is vital to individual colleges and universities and to our communities, states, nation and globe. A diverse faculty brings diverse perspectives, and these diverse perspectives enhance teaching and advising, research and scholarship, clinical practice, and engagement with the community and world.

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Tribal Colleges and Universities as Conduits for Intellectual and Political Sovereignties

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Anna Lees While many TCUs are smaller institutions, TCUs often offer a culturally relevant learning environment that is absent in larger predominantly white institutions (PWIs). These opportunities are interdisciplinary in nature and emphasize Indigenous languages, cultures, and learning.

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Highlights from Higher Ed: Uncertain H.S. Graduates, Native American Financial Woes, Degree Requirements, and “Upper Class” Faculty 

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A new report released by an organization called the National Native Scholarship Providers identifies money as the most critical factor determining whether Native American students enroll in college, where they enroll, and whether they graduate. Is the Prevalence of “Upper Class” Faculty a Problem on Campus? Source: University Business.

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