Tag: Dr. Jamal Eric Watson

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Faculty of Color Confront Extra Obstacles on the Road to Tenure

Dr. Paul C. Harris, an education professor at the University of Virginia, was offered promotion from assistant to associate professor, but – despite positive feedback up until the decision was made – he didn’t get tenure. Harris, who researches college readiness and Black male athlete identity, shared his story on Wednesday’s Diverse Talk Live webcast, followed by a panel discussion about the obstacles minority scholars face on their road to tenure.

July 1, 2020

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What Role Should Higher Education Play in Combating Racism?

As anti-racist protests continue across the nation in response to the death of George Floyd – a Black man who died after a Minnesota officer pinned his neck to the ground – college and university leaders are asking themselves what role higher education can play in confronting racism and structural inequity in America.

June 24, 2020

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A View from the Founders: Diverse at 35

During the initial preparation for the inaugural edition of Black Issues In Higher Education, co-founders Dr. Bill Cox and Frank L. Matthews spoke with a large number of professionals throughout the country. They also spent many days, weeks and months surveying the higher education community to determine the need for a professional publication of this nature.

July 29, 2019

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UNCF to Showcase ‘Purposeful Disruptions’ at HBCUs

For the third year in a row, the United Negro College Fund will hold their Career Pathways Initiative Annual Convening & Data Institute, bringing together data industry experts and faculty, staff and executive leadership from more than 40 historically Black institutions this month in Fort Lauderdale.

July 13, 2018

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Education Leaders: Work Needed to Improve Degree Attainment Outcomes

Identifying and replicating practices and policies that lead to improved rates of attaining college degrees among underrepresented groups in higher education generated frank discussion at a forum Wednesday in Washington, D.C. titled “Why the Nation Needs to Do College Attainment Better.”

June 18, 2018

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Black Intellectuals Tasked With Forging Connections

At a time when many see a reinforcement of racism and oppression, a panel of Black intellectuals at the National Action Network convention in New York City spoke of being visible and vocal on important issues, producing ideas and creating dialogues.

April 19, 2018

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Black Intellectuals Ponder How Best to Share Knowledge

A recurring theme was how the world beyond the academy has to affect how a Black intellectual views his or her teaching and research within a broader societal context.

April 14, 2016