The literature on faculty diversity initiatives heavily consists of best practice recommendations that lack empirical support. Consequently, the authors conducted a survey study to better understand the types of faculty diversity initiatives used by colleges of engineering at Research 1 universities, the financial resources that fund them and…

Senior Black faculty make a valuable contribution to the professorate by serving intentionally and vicariously as mentors to junior Black faculty and doctoral students. The authors of this research discuss the outcomes of a project consisting of two panel seminars that were provided to junior Black faculty and doctoral students at a Research I…

Drawn from a qualitative, critical case study of Black faculty's experience at a predominantly White institution, this study describes what may precede campus protests and demands for more Black faculty. Faculty voices highlight how racism and a hostile campus culture can lead to low retention and an overall sense of faculty unrest. The authors…

In the wake of campus unrests provoked by conscious and subconscious racist acts undergirded by institutional racism, the author of this article explores the root causes of the incidents and the protests. The demands of Black student activists in 73 universities are analyzed. The most recurrent demands in the 73 universities are ranked by order of…

This study examines three sets of factors influential in the decisions of African American faculty to remain at or to depart from the research institutions--an elite private university and an elite public university--where they are employed. Intangible, tangible, and non-work related variables are examined and discussed.

Given that this study touched on the sensitive topic of diversity, very little research exist on the subject of chief diversity officers (CDOs), this research investigated the emergence of the CDO position within higher education. This qualitative study examined seven CDOs and their institutions in order to assess the impact these leaders are…

Offers evidence for making teacher diversity a central component of teacher quality and examines elements of the teacher quality agenda that discount or limit diversity. Outlines what the National Education Association is doing to promote teacher diversity, providing recommendations for programs and policies to recruit a more qualified and diverse…

The social and educational paradox created by the U.S. Supreme Court in striking down the "separate but equal" legal doctrine is presented. A discussion of the research regarding the importance of teachers of color in serving increasingly diversified communities and students of color in public schools in America is provided.

Identified factors that predicted the educational and career aspirations of male African American teachers in a suburban school district, focusing on teacher background, undergraduate major, qualifications, and motivation to impart knowledge. Surveys of 140 teachers indicated that motivation to impart knowledge and undergraduate major were…

Reports evaluation data from the Pathways to Teaching Careers Program, which focuses on recruiting more diverse and older teaching paraprofessionals, uncertified/emergency certified teachers, and returned Peace Corps volunteers. Multiyear evaluation indicates that Pathways has exceeded its recruitment goals and graduated early cohorts of…

Describes policies and programs that can successfully recruit, prepare, retain, and support a diverse, well-qualified teaching force for all communities, discussing the importance of emphasizing: teacher salaries and supports, improved teacher recruitment and training, quality preservice preparation, streamlined selection and proactive…

Investigated factors influencing African American college students' career choices and the attractiveness of teaching as a career. Surveys of education and non-education majors indicated that non-education majors considered salary, job security, and advancement significantly more important in their career choices than did education majors. Both…