Roundtable: Experiences, Challenges, and Prospects Among Tenure-Track Latina/o Faculty in Navigating Academia

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract/Description

The first-year in a tenure-track position is very important for Latina/o faculty and can have a significant impact on academic success moving forward. For all faculty, this period entails adaptations to new expectations, challenges, and varying levels of institutional support. However, these expectations and challenges can be different for Latina/o faculty. The purpose of this roundtable is to discuss those unique experiences, challenges, and prospects as Latinas/os make important breakthroughs in academe. The panelists will also discuss their experiences of bringing unique perspectives to students as they learn about diversity and social justice in the classroom.

Sub Unit

• Area XI. Roundtables

Division of Special Interest

• Division Session of Interest / Division on People of Color & Crime

Individual Presentations

• Experiences, Challenges, and Prospects Among Tenure-Track Latina Faculty in Academia - Janice Anne Iwama, American University

• Exploring the Impact of Building a Community of Latina Scholars - Shirley Leyro, Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY

• Experiences and Challenges Faced by Latina/o Students in Four-Year Colleges/Universities - Jose Torres, Louisiana State University

Chair

• Frank Anthony Rodriguez, North Carolina Central University

Discussant

• Omar Camarillo, Eastern New Mexico University