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Check out this article by our Project Manager, Dr. Mercy Denedo, published by Times Higher Education on ''How to make universities more inclusive for black academics'' In this article, Dr. Denedo sheds some light on how support networks, mentoring and inter-institutional collaboration could make a big contribution to improving representation. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/ecMGKNRr The insights from this article are based on our recent joint report with GatenbySanderson and Higher Education Policy Institute titled ''Unblocking the Pipeline: Supporting the Retention, Progression and Promotion of Black Early-Career Academics''. This report explores the experiences of Black early-career academics (ECAs) in higher education. Based on a survey of nearly 100 Black ECAs and 24 interviews with staff working on initiatives to support them, this report examines the challenges faced by Black ECAs in securing a post and advancing their careers. By evaluating the initiatives currently implemented, this report then investigates how higher education institutions can effectively support Black ECAs. See report here: https://lnkd.in/eQBBTuGG #Universities #Inclusive #Black #Academics #Progression #Promotion

I am not exaggerating when I say that my success as an academic, my motivation to pursue a PhD, and my passion for research all started from 1 signature experience I had as a college freshman. After taking part in the ACCESS program at LMU, I started my path on pursuing higher education. The ONE program had a lasting impact on my life. Now I have the opportunity to provide the same support to first time freshman at CPP through the BASES Scholars program. The Black Achievement Success and Engagement in Science (BASES) Scholars program builds a community of support for Black/African American student scholars by providing financial, academic, and mentoring resources throughout the students' first year. BASES Scholars promotes Black Excellence through curriculum that is responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas taught by faculty of color within a cohort model. The partnership between the classroom experience and Black Resource Center (BRC) fosters a community who shares an interest in the historical, intellectual, and political traditions of Black Americans, and engages with the Black community at Cal Poly Pomona. On this #CPPGIVINGDAY, give to the BASES Scholars program so we can continue to support the next generation of Black professionals. #BroncosGive #BlackExcellence #FirstTimeFreshmen #HigherEducation #STEM #STEMEducation #Science #Technology #Engineering #Mathematics #college

#ICYMI | A California bill, which passed the state Senate last week and is making its way to the Assembly, would recognize colleges and universities in the state that enroll high numbers of Black students and take intentional steps to better serve them. The bill would establish a formal “Black-Serving Institution” designation for these institutions. Colleges and universities are eligible for the designation if they enroll a student body that’s at least 10 percent Black, or has at least 1,500 Black students, and take various measures to support them, including drafting a Black student success plan (and allocating resources to that plan), fostering a “robust” African American studies program and cocurricular educational activities or affinity centers for Black students. #HigherEd https://bit.ly/4bC1wRq

#ICYMI | A California bill, which passed the state Senate last week and is making its way to the Assembly, would recognize colleges and universities in the state that enroll high numbers of Black students and take intentional steps to better serve them. The bill would establish a formal “Black-Serving Institution” designation for these institutions. Colleges and universities are eligible for the designation if they enroll a student body that’s at least 10 percent Black, or has at least 1,500 Black students, and take various measures to support them, including drafting a Black student success plan (and allocating resources to that plan), fostering a “robust” African American studies program and cocurricular educational activities or affinity centers for Black students. #HigherEd https://bit.ly/4bC1wRq

Join us for a DSU Dissertation Defense that looks at Black men in education. "Unraveling The Factors Impacting the Retention and Achievement of Black Male Teachers: A Phenomenological Exploration of Social and Task-Related Antecedents"

Today we have published a new report in partnership with Society of Black Academics (SBA) and Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) which highlights some of the issues Black academics face and our recommendations on how institutions can support them. The research conducted is a step forward to support the retention, progression, and promotion of Black Early-Career Academics. You can access the full report free on HEPI's website: https://lnkd.in/eQBBTuGG Dr Becca Franssen, PhD, Partner in our Education Practice and lead author of the report, says of our findings, "This report seeks to understand why, regardless of initiatives to address it, Black academics continue to be critically underrepresented at all levels in higher education. By understanding what universities are already doing, and building on their successes, we have been able to make a series of low-cost, easy-to-implement recommendations to help facilitate the progression and retention of Black academics." #DiversityAndInclusion #BlackAcademics #HigherEducation #HELeaders

ACalifornia bill, which passed the state Senate last week and is making its way to the Assembly, would recognize colleges and universities in the state that enroll high numbers of Black students and take intentional steps to better serve them. The bill would establish a formal “Black-Serving Institution” designation for these institutions. Colleges and universities are eligible for the designation if they enroll a student body that’s at least 10 percent Black, or has at least 1,500 Black students, and take various measures to support them, including drafting a Black student success plan (and allocating resources to that plan), fostering a “robust” African American studies program and cocurricular educational activities or affinity centers for Black students. https://lnkd.in/gEjaSPX6 #blackservinginstitutions #blackstudentsuccess #blackstudents #blackexcellence

The challenges that Black academics face in #HigherEducation need to be understood and addressed if we're to make the sector more diverse and inclusive for all. Please share your experiences with us - details below. #blackeducators #blackacademics #diversityandinclusion #diversityineducation

Our recent report in partnership with the Society of Black Academics (SBA) and Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) highlights some of the issues Black academics face and our recommendations on how institutions can support them. The research conducted is a step forward to support the retention, progression, and promotion of Black Early-Career Academics. You can access the full report free on HEPI's website: https://lnkd.in/eQBBTuGG Dr Becca Franssen, PhD, Partner in our Education Practice and lead author of the report, says of our findings, "This report seeks to understand why, regardless of initiatives to address it, Black academics continue to be critically underrepresented at all levels in higher education. By understanding what universities are already doing, and building on their successes, we have been able to make a series of low-cost, easy-to-implement recommendations to help facilitate the progression and retention of Black academics." #DiversityAndInclusion #BlackAcademics #HigherEducation #HELeaders