Systemic Racism, the Well-Known Secret Facing African-American Adjunct and Full-Time Faculty in Higher Education

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Chapter 3 - Systemic Racism, the Well-Known Secret Facing African-American Adjunct and Full-Time Faculty in Higher Education

from Part I - Experiences – The Journey from Student to Faculty

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 April 2022

Regina Banks-Hall and

Olivia Miller

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Antija M. Allen and

Justin T. Stewart

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Antija M. Allen: Affiliation:
Pellissippi State Community College, Teachers College Columbia University
Justin T. Stewart: Affiliation:
Allen Ivy Prep Consulting

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Higher education is an industry highly impacted by systemic racism. Previous research has revealed a persistent trend of underrepresentation and low academic status of African-American faculty members in many US colleges and universities. A lack of diversity, promotions, and scholarships are often hidden by the success of African-American faculty members receiving tenure, or promotions to dean or University president. Research statistics indicate persistent obstacles to recruitment and retention, though there is also acknowledgement of some success. Bell’s Critical Race Theory (CRT) is used to emphasize how systemic racism has allowed the culture of college campuses to discriminate against qualified minority candidates.

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critical race theory diversity inclusion leadership multiculturalism pay equity predominantly White institutions systemic racism

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Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009064668.004 [Opens in a new window]

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Print publication year: 2022

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