Open Journal of Social Sciences

Volume 10, Issue 3 (March 2022)

ISSN Print: 2327-5952   ISSN Online: 2327-5960

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The Experiences of Black Faculty at Predominately White Institutions in Minnesota

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DOI: 10.4236/jss.2022.103004    366 Downloads   2,951 Views  Citations

ABSTRACT

The body of research focused on the recruitment and retention of black faculty members at predominately white institutions (PWIs) has continued to evolve throughout the years. Colleges and universities have found it challenging to not only recruit black faculty, for a variety of reasons, ranging from the location of the institution to the faculty member not finding a sense of belonging and community. In this paper, we conducted a case study of three black faculty members who are in tenure track positions at a PWI in northern Minnesota. We interviewed each faculty member to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences being at a PWI, and identify what types of resources, university, and community support they need that could aid in their retention. The results from this study can be used by university administrators to aid in having discussions pertaining to the recruiting and retention of black faculty at their institution, and how it can align with the institution’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

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Grandison, E. , Warren, G. and Frison, D. (2022) The Experiences of Black Faculty at Predominately White Institutions in Minnesota. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 10, 57-66. doi: 10.4236/jss.2022.103004.

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