Remove Academia Remove Deans Remove Organization
article thumbnail

Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jacinta Saffold In a world where academia often overlooks the nuanced narratives of Black women, the Black Womens Studies Association (BWSA) is spearheading a movement that seeks to center the lived experiences of Black women across disciplines, identities, and generations. Five years later, the organization currently touts about 800 members.

Academia 110
article thumbnail

Despite Increased Visibility, Asian Americans Continue to Face Barriers in Academia

Insight Into Diversity

But I would say those are the exceptions, not the rules,” says Nicholas Hartlep, PhD, the Robert Charles Billings Endowed Chair in Education at Berea College, whose research focuses on race and equity — particularly concerning the experiences of Asian Americans — in academia. This article was published in our January/February 2024 issue.

Academia 124
university leaders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. These organizations provide membership and community for qualitative and quantitative researchers, and WIM focuses on improving gender and racial equity within the field.

Education 130
article thumbnail

‘House of the Dragon’ Is Obviously a Thinly Veiled Exploration of Academic Politics

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Learning Innovation The best recent show about academia over the past few years is not The Chair , although it was pretty good. From the outside, a university appears to be a coherent organization, much like the image House Targaryen presents to the people of Westeros.

Deans 98
article thumbnail

Tap into the Power of Alumni to Build Your Enrollment Pipeline

Liaison International

Social Engagement Opportunities Imagine the potential of organizing activities that bring together alumni and current students. Bridging Academic and Professional Worlds Similarly, alumni bridge the gap between academia and the professional world. Download our ebook, The Six Benefits of Centralized Applications , today.

article thumbnail

Intrigued by Bats

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He never saw himself pursuing a career in academia until his high school biology teacher encouraged him to apply for a scholarship to Cornell University. “It By partnering with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Division of Wildlife and other organizations at OSU, Carter held a community-wide Bat Day on Halloween for all ages. “He

article thumbnail

Untapped the Power of Alumni to Build Your Enrollment Pipeline

Liaison International

Social Engagement Opportunities Imagine the potential of organizing activities that bring together alumni and current students. Bridging Academic and Professional Worlds Similarly, alumni bridge the gap between academia and the professional world. Download our ebook, The Six Benefits of Centralized Applications , today.