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TABPHE 41st Annual State Conference/THECB State Conference Workshop

Black Tenure-track Faculty as Institutional Change Agents on Predominantly White Campuses Robbie J. Steward, Ph.D. Nina Ellis-Hervey, Ph.D. Stephen F. Austin State University. TABPHE 41st Annual State Conference/THECB State Conference Workshop. Presentation Objectives.

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TABPHE 41st Annual State Conference/THECB State Conference Workshop

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  1. Black Tenure-track Faculty as Institutional Change Agents on Predominantly White CampusesRobbie J. Steward, Ph.D.Nina Ellis-Hervey, Ph.D.Stephen F. Austin State University TABPHE 41st Annual State Conference/THECB State Conference Workshop

  2. Presentation Objectives • Black tenure-track academicians : Statistics • Unique Psychological-emotional experiences • Clarifying BEST Goals for optimal outcomes • Step-by-step guide for  ’system’ enhancement and goal attainment: (1) personal, (2) program, (3) departmental, (4) college/university, (5) professional, (6) societal

  3. Statistics: Gender and RaceU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2012) Establishing the Context

  4. Percentage of full-time faculty whose race/ethnicity was known, in postsecondary institutions, by academic rank, selected race/ethnicity, and sex: Fall 2011

  5. Black Faculty among Highest Ranked JBHE(2005) 1.4% California Institute of Technology TO 6.8% Emory University AVERAGE 5.0%

  6. Violins and Socialized Negative Group Self-Perceptions • Persisting reports of discrimination in hiring/promotion & tenure decisions • Faculty members’ failure to socialize students to pursue graduate/doctoral education and orient new faculty to academia • Absence of upper administration’s involvement in hiring; local program faculty control • Absence of mandated institutional policy to standardize diversity sensitive faculty recruitment and retention programming • Absence of mandated policy to standardize culturally-sensitive search committee activity

  7. But let’s take a closer look at other shifting demographics:::::::::::::::: Something is happening………………………

  8. Something is happening…..has happened….something noteworthy…..Progress with limited system change! POWERFUL

  9. Acknowledging our status AND Acting in POWER Pre-tenure

  10. Pre-tenure Presenter Introduction:Variables that Influence Perceptions • Family of Origin • Educational/Professional Background • Influences in choosing higher education academician • Current Employment Status • Points of Personal Distinction Status/Personality Characteristics

  11. Pre-Tenure: Introspection & Accomplishments • Psychological-emotional Issues/Adjustments • Effective Coping/Planning Strategies • Identification of Critical Goals • Accomplishments as Academician • Accomplishments as ‘System’ Change Agent

  12. Acknowledging our status AND Acting in POWER post-tenure

  13. Post-tenure Presenter Introduction:Variables that Influence Perceptions • Family of Origin • Educational/Professional Background • Influences in choosing higher education academician • Current Employment Status • Points of Personal Distinction Status/Personality Characteristics

  14. Post-Tenure: Introspection & Accomplishments • Psychological-emotional Issues/Adjustments • Effective Coping/Planning Strategies • Identification of Critical Goals • Accomplishments as Academician • Accomplishments as ‘System’ Change Agent

  15. Closing Statements:Unresolvable Issues, Reality, and Recommendations Thoughtfully Proceeding with Confidence

  16. QUESTIONS

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