Faculty of Color at Predominantly White Colleges and Universities: Lessons Learned From Administration

• In Event: Introspection on Lessons Learned: Tenured Scholars of Color and Academic Administrators on Diversifying the Professoriate

Abstract

Presenter 1 is Professor of Higher Education and Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity at a major research university whose research focuses on faculty professional development and faculty diversity. Presenter 1 has served as past president of a professional organization and is the author of over 42 refereed journal articles, three edited books, 14 book chapters, and 57 national and international refereed papers and presentations. Presenter 1 worked with the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) to develop the first-ever professional standards of practice for chief diversity officers in higher education.

Many colleges and universities espouse the value of having a diverse campus community of faculty, staff, and students. Values associated with diversity and inclusion are often communicated through mission statements, strategic plans, and a variety of stakeholder groups in higher education. Recruitment and retention for a diverse faculty continues to be a challenge for many institutions. However, in many instances, what we espouse in our recruitment and retention efforts do not always align with our behavior, practice, processes, structure, and policies. The presenter will share lessons learned from administration, particularly through a variety of senior administrative leadership roles, including vice president and associate provost for diversity, acting vice provost, executive associate dean of the college of education and human development, associate dean of faculties, and associate department head.

Author

• Christine A. Stanley, Texas A&M University - College Station