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Chapter 11 - Black Talent: Practical Retention Strategies

from Part III - Strategies for Inclusion and Retention

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 April 2022

By
Tyra M. Banks
Edited by
Antija M. Allen  and
Justin T. Stewart
Antija M. Allen
Affiliation:
Pellissippi State Community College, Teachers College Columbia University
Justin T. Stewart
Affiliation:
Allen Ivy Prep Consulting
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Summary

Many institutions of higher education have failed in their attempts to retain talented African-American faculty. Efforts that are hyper-focused on increasing the number of Black hires will not capture desired outcomes. Simply checking the diversity box is not enough to support Black faculty in their persistence for careers in higher education. Equity and inclusion should be at the forefront of cultivating solutions to have a significant impact on retention. While equity provides faculty opportunities and access to resources, inclusion demands a sense of belonging and facilitates participation. These are actionable processes that require intentional efforts to support the success of all faculty. Providing these essential components situate current and potential Black faculty so that they are comfortable accessing the resources and opportunities afforded to their White counterparts. This chapter provides practical strategies to enact systemic change in institutional policies and practices to support the retention of Black faculty.

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black facultyretentioninclusionsystemic racismpersistence
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We're Not OK
Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies
 , pp. 183 - 197
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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