When Glendell Jones Jr. became the 17th president of Henderson State University six years ago, few watchers in higher education circles saw his ascendancy as a shift in the profile of college presidents.
As noteworthy as it was that he was the first African-American to serve as president or chancellor of a non-historically black college or university in Arkansas, less noted was another position he’d once held that is increasingly viewed as a possible path to the presidency: executive assistant to the chancellor for diversity initiatives.
Several other former college administrators who’ve served as chief diversity officers, or CDOs — a now common catchall term for positions such as vice chancellor for diversity and climate, vice president for institutional diversity, dean of diversity and academic engagement, and vice president for strategic and diversity initiatives — have become college or university presidents in recent years.
And as the list grows, some people are starting to describe, albeit cautiously, what is happening as a trend
Lessons From Starbucks’ Imperfect Response to Systemic Racism
Everyday acts of systemic racism such as racial profiling, racial microaggressions and racial violence are a terrifying reality for racially and ethnically minoritized students, faculty and staff at predominately White institutions across the United States. As these occurrences continue, these institutions have attempted to address the violence and blatant racism through hiring diversity consultants, offering workshops and establishing multicultural affairs departments.
Yet, the insidious and blatant forms of racism remain intact. As Black women scholars who have been invited to serve as campus consultants around issues of racial diversity, we often grapple with this work, knowing that despite our efforts, racism and White supremacy are here to stay.
New Faculty Focus: Olufunmilola Abraham
Olufunmilola Abraham is the first researcher to look at gamification for medication use and has built two video games that teach kids about medication safety and how to communicate effectively with their pharmacists, doctors, and nurses. As an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, she is currently evaluating a new program with Pittsburgh school and youth development programs, in which student pharmacists visit schools to teach children about the responsible use of over-the-counter medications.
Our Wisconsin survey results show inclusivity progress, awareness
In a recent survey, students reported a UW-Madison inclusion program effectively increased awareness of and respect for diversity on campus among first-year students in residence halls.
Survey data revealed students who participated in the Our Wisconsin program — a three-hour workshop focused on respect for diversity, community connection, identifying bias and gaining appreciation for others’ experiences — were more aware of cultural differences on campus.
Outstanding Women of Color honored
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