Critical Race Research, Activism, and Praxis at a Predominately White Research Institution: Reflections From a Critical Mass

Session Submission Type: Symposium

Abstract

This panel discussion is composed of Critical Race Theory (CRT), Latina/o Critical Theory (LatCrit) Critical Race Feminism (CRF) and Tribal Critical Race Theory (TribCrit), scholars are engaged in research in the field of ethnic studies, higher education, and K-12 public education. The symposium is designed to inform educational theory, research, and practice by integrating the various innovative perspectives and directions of critical race theories. The session is also intended to facilitate a discussion on coping, research, and tenure strategies across all stages of the professoriate pipeline from a critical mass of scholars of color working at a predominately white research institution in one of the most racially homogeneous state’s in the nation.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Critical Examination of Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Gender in Education

Chair

• Laurence J. Parker, University of Utah

Papers

• Reflections From Two Critical Full Professors - Dolores Delgado Bernal, University of Utah; Octavio Villalpando, University of Utah

• Reflections From a Critical Associate Professor - Enrique Aleman, University of Utah

• Reflections From Two Critical Assistant Professors - Maria C. Ledesma, University of Utah; Dolores Calderon, University of Utah