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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"African American Faculty"”.
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Racial battle fatigue, role strain, and African-American faculty at public community colleges
<p>African Americans remain disproportionately underrepresented in the faculty ranks at institutions of higher education in the United States. The faculty role is critical to the quality and exchange of teaching and learning, particularly at public community colleges. The extant literature …
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An Examination of the Underrepresentation of African American Faculty in Illinois Institutions of Higher Education
… conducted to examine the underrepresentation of African American Faculty in Illinois institutions of higher education. The researcher used the critical race theory and cultural proficiency theory to frame the study. The following research questions guided the study: (1) What challenges and …
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The recruitment and retention of African American faculty in predominantly white faith-based colleges and universities
… some of the lived experiences of seven African American faculty members in predominantly white faith-based institutions and to draw on these experiences to provide insight into how recruitment and retention efforts can increase African American presence. Information was gathered to …
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Perceived factors that influence achievement of tenure for African American faculty at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Old Dominion University
… that influence the achievement of tenure for African American faculty at two predominantly white institutions. Data for this study were collected by conducting focus group interviews with African American faculty. A total of 22 faculty participated in one of four focus group interviews. Data …
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An Analysis of Racial Identity Attitudes and the Perception of Racial Climate on Job Satisfaction of African American Faculty at Historically White Institutions
<p>The representation and retention of African Americans have long been issues in higher education. Historically White Institutions (HWIs) have struggled with the ability to promote and retain African American faculty. African American faculty at HWIs have reported issues of hyper visibility, lack …
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LIMITATIONS IN DIVERSIFYING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: SEEKING PREDICTORS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT SUCCESS
… institutional, program, student, and faculty characteristics from all accredited PTA programs in the United States. The data were provided from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Annual Accreditation Reports (AAR) and National Physical Therapy …
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A Sense of Trust Through the Eyes of African American Doctoral Students: An Examination of How a Predominantly White Institution of Higher Education Can Create an Environment of Inclusiveness
… whether trust influences the experiences of African American students, particularly those in doctoral programs at predominantly White institutions. Recent studies suggest that colleges and universities can benefit in several ways by building and maintaining student trust. However, the body of …
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An Exploration of Differences in Group Perceptions of Diversity and Faculty-Student Engagement Between African American and White American, First-Time Students Enrolled in Community College
… access to colleges and student support services, African American students maintain a low community college completion rate, relative to their enrollment. Using critical race theory as a theoretical framework, this quantitative study utilized the Community College Survey of Student Engagement …