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"Chapter 1 Why Are You Talking White? Code-Switching in Academia Justin T. Stewart Introduction Inequities in representation associated with race across the United States of America are substantial, as evidenced by the lack of African American faculty in colleges and universities. In fall 2018, of the 1.5 million faculty in degree-granting postsecondary institutions, 54 percent were full-time, and 46 percent were part-time. Of the full-time, roughly 75 percent were made up of White males and females, while 3 percent accounted for Black males, females, and Hispanics (National Center for Education Statistics, 2018). Such a low percentage illustrates the limited diversity amongst professors in higher education, particularly within predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Among these faculty of color working in PWIs, concerns regarding tenure, advancement and retention remain constant as they fight to dispel any negative perceptions, fueled by biases, to be accepted and legitimized by their White colleagues and students. The manifestation of these perceptions have created hostile environments, with covert and overt acts of racism directed at the intelligence and ability of Black faculty, all of which have proven to diminish paths to future opportunities"--
List of contents
Introduction: Breaking Our Silence Antija M. Allen; Part I. Experiences - The Journey from Student to Faculty: 1. Why Are You Talking White? Code-Switching in Academia Justin T. Stewart; 2. Classroom Dynamics: Uncovering hidden truths while Black Shaquille O'Neal Marsh; 3. Systemic Racism, the Known Secret Facing African-American Adjunct and Full-Time Faculty in Higher Education Regina Banks-Hall and Olivia Miller; 4. I'm A Black PhD, and I Still Have to Fight! Antione D. Tomlin; 5. Surviving Higher Learning: Micro-invalidations of Black Junior Faculty in Higher Education Derrick Robinson, Tempestt R. Adams, Brian K. Williams, Nakeshia N. Williams; 6. How Race Impacts Teaching Returning Adult Students Antija M. Allen; Part II. Promoting Mental Wellness: 7. Promoting Mental Wellness among Black Faculty: Strategies for Coping Narketta Sparkman-Key and Shuntay Z. Tarver; 8. Preserving Mental Health of Black and Brown Professors in Academia Anica Camela Mulzac; 9. Testimonials of Exodus: Self-Emancipation in Higher Education through the Power of Womanism Jean Swindle and Larissa Malone; 10. Defying Odds and Certainty: Challenges and Approaches to the Retention, Inclusion and Resilience of African-American Women in Higher Education Teri Platt; 11. Black Talent: Practical Retention Strategies Tyra M. Banks; 12. Carrying a Black Woman's Burden: Provoking Perspective Taking for Action in Predominantly White Academic Space Kathy-Ann C. Hernandez; 13. Programs with Promise Antija M. Allen, Justin T. Stewart, Nyesha James; Conclusion: The Road that Lies Ahead.
About the author
Antija M. Allen is an Assistant Professor of Psychology, Natural & Behavior Sciences at Pellissippi State Community College, faculty development specialist, anti-racism advocate, and Maxine Smith leadership fellow.Justin T. Stewart is a faculty career coach at Allen Ivy Prep Consulting, a former entertainment journalist, and a member of the BOLD (Black Organizers, Leaders, and Doers) network.
Summary
This guide through the problem of racial inequity in America's universities includes narratives from Black faculty, as well as practical strategies for inclusion, retention and promoting mental health. Model programs that have shown promise with diverse faculty are highlighted to inspire future/current faculty and administrators in higher education.
Foreword
Explores racial inequity within higher education, and its impact on the inclusion, retention, and mental health of Black faculty.
