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Report Highlights Key Challenges and Support Needs for Early Career Faculty at MSIs

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The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSIs) has released a new report that highlights the unique challenges and needs of early-career faculty at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). That’s why professional development and mentorship play a critical role in fostering a diverse and dynamic faculty at MSIs.”

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Washington State University to Rename President's Residence in Honor of Pioneering Female Faculty Member

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Washington State University’s historic College Hill home in Pullman will be renamed in honor of Ida Lou Anderson, one of WSU’s first female faculty. Anderson made her mark on radio broadcasting and the field of communications, serving as a mentor and adviser to famed WSU alum and broadcast journalist Edward R.

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Gomez Named Provost & VP for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona

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Dr. Terri Gomez Gomez’s “deep understanding of our campus’ strengths and opportunities; her student-centered approach to leadership; her dedication to faculty and staff excellence; and her unwavering commitment to the success of our diverse students,” said President Dr. Soraya M.

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

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As Turner Kelly recalls, that year many Black faculty members were called upon to make statements and became de facto representatives of their institution’s commitment to diversity by virtue of their identity. Fries-Britt said that, when she first became a faculty member, she was struck by the culture of bullying that existed in academia.

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Colleges Look to Cluster Hires Amid Diversity Hostilities

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Steele describes going to conferences with few sessions centering on Black women and having trouble finding mentors. “We Rochester was looking to hire faculty whose work focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Hall began hosting bi-weekly bonfires in her backyard for her fellow new hires and other young faculty.

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Examples of Excelencia

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It also added professional development for all the tutors and faculty. Therefore, the program works closely with other departments of the college, particularly admissions and advising, to identify students who would benefit from EAP. “We Approximately 80% of the students who access EAP are Latino. WSU’s CAMP was founded in 2006.

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Stop Cooling Out the Next Generation’s Aspirations

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By being proactive with admissions, recruitment, and advising, however, we can reduce this risk. Research suggests that we send cues affecting underrepresented students’ aspirations, application, and enrollment decisions through three channels: public policies, admissions requirements, and recruitment and advising interactions.