In The Margins

Black and other minoritized faculty have long complained about an implicit bias in the tenure and promotion process. That is why it came as no surprise when the tenure denial of Dr. Paul C. Harris, an education professor at the University of Virginia (UVA), struck a chord among minoritized groups during the summer of 2020. This incident galvanized the nation into a fight for his tenure and many others like Dr. Harris. Seen as a biased tenure review for many, Dr. Harris' appeal with UVA's Faculty Senate Grievance Committee saw a groundswell of support, with thousands signing a letter demanding "Tenure for Paul." In this webcast replay, Dr. Harris will be in conversation with Dr. Jamal Watson, editor-at-large at Diverse, about his particular case. After the conversation with Dr. Harris, the program will follow with a panel discussion of faculty experts about the perils that faculty of color face in the tenure and promotion process. Editor's note: Since the original airing of this program, July 1, 2020, Dr. Harris received tenure at UVA. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Dr. Harris' academic journey. When Dr. Harris realized his tenure was in jeopardy. Dr. Harris' transition from a non-tenure to a tenure track and his appeal process. Signs of unfair treatment in the tenure process. Racial Battle Fatigue: what minoritized faculty and students go through. The lack of policy and fine guidelines. QUOTABLES: "We've got a responsibility to help our colleagues understand that the journals that we publish in are as important as anything that they're doing, because if they marginalize our scholarship, then we're marginalized." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dr. Paul Harris Set to Receive Tenure, Promotion After UVA Officials Reconsider Case - Read it here. The Peculiar Tenure Denial of Dr. Paul Harris - Read it here. Visit the Diverse: Issues in Higher Education website, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin.

In this episode, David wraps up the year and brings the latest ideas, coverage, and hot topics straight from the Diverse newsroom to you. With higher education impacted by not one but two pandemics - COVID and Racism, it is needless to say that 2020 has been a turbulent and challenging year for students and the rest of us all. Tune in to the final episode of 2020 as we also touch on COVID's impact on community colleges and the Top 100 Associate Degree Producers of 2020. KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The December 10 Edition (links to articles/resources below). How the resegregation of higher education leads to resegregation in the workforce. Why we have major imbalances in the workforce and how to level the playing field. QUOTABLES: "If our minority students are no longer seeing higher education as a viable pathway to a job, especially when there's a pandemic that makes life difficult in terms of paying the bills, we are not going to see minority workers making it in some of these high wage fields." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: View the "Top 100 Producers of Associate Degrees, 2020" chart here. What a Biden Administration Could Mean for Community Colleges article by Sarah Weissman - read it here. How Two-Year Colleges Can Mitigate Student Enrollment Declines article by Sarah Wood - read it here. Year in Review: 2020 Brought 'Precedent-Setting' Changes to Higher Ed article by Lois Elfman - read it here. In Memoriam: Remembering Those We Lost in 2020 article by Denis Hopkins - read it here. Report: Universities With More Racial Segregation by Major Graduate Fewer Black Students Into High-Paying Fields by Sarah Weissman & Tomás Monarrez - read it here. The Roadmap for Racial Equity: An imperative for workforce development advocates by Melissa Johnson - read it here. Get the December issue here. Visit the Education Writers Association website. Visit the Diverse: Issues in Higher Education website, or follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, andLinkedin.

Every year the student population across college campuses grows more diverse while the faculty ranks remain overwhelmingly white. In this feature episode your host David Pluviose, joins EAB's podcast host, Rachel Tanner, to examine the problem and offer concrete steps university leaders can take to change things for the better. While achieving diversity in faculty hiring has always been the morally right thing to do, David also explores the business case for inclusive hiring and retention practices. He explains why current hiring freezes do not have to be an impediment to progress—and shares the importance of supporting students of color and preparing them for careers in higher education. The interview originally took place in EAB's podcast entitled "Office Hours" on November 13th—and its certainly one you don't want to miss.

In this episode staff writer and reporter, Sara Weissman, sits down with co-researchers Drs. Ken Coopwood, Sr. and William T. Lewis to discuss a new program that will certify an institutions progress on diversity and inclusion. While the stakes are high and the pressure is on for colleges to change the way they've done things for decades to move the needle as far as diversity and inclusion, the truth remains that there isn't much of a way to track this progress. While keen marketing departments can curate the perfect content in response to this year's racial climate and their plans for change for years to come, DIVERSE has created a program to make sure those doing the best work are recognized. Learn more about it here and get excited, because change is coming!

In this episode staff writer Sara Weissman shares a story that focuses on the digital divide for Native Americans by bringing in voices of tribal college leaders and their students during the COVID 19 pandemic. Many don't know but Native American colleges and universities have long struggled with the worst internet connectivity in the nation while ironically paying the highest rates for service. Hear first-hand how students from Diné College and other institutions are currently affected. Carrie Billie (Big Water Clan), President & CEO of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and Dr. Cynthia Lindquist (Star Horse Woman), President of Cankdeska Cikana Community College in North Dakota, break down the data and lay out critical next steps necessary to address the digital divide.

In this episode your host, David Pluviose checks-in on the latest ideas, coverage and hot topics from the Diverse newsroom. As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close we cannot lose focus on the experience and rights of the indigenous Native American nations. David also talks about a new certification program—DOIT—that was launched in our Nov. 12th print edition. It's a new mechanism that will certify an institution's progress on diversity and inclusion which is key in identifying the Universities and Colleges taking massive action during this time to create change. Most importantly, David discusses the changes in our administration that are underway and what we can expect for HigherED with the new secretary of education and the Biden Administration.

In this episode Sara Weissman of Diverse, will interview Dr. David Payne of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) on issues related to testing, bias and diversity. Dr. Payne will also discuss paths forward, both for ETS and the graduate community. Topics of discussion include: the role of standardized testing in admissions; the meaning of test bias and ETS's mission to stamp it out, how standardized testing can be a benefit rather than a barrier to ensuring equitable access for marginalized students and ETS's plans for providing greater support to the graduate community.

Amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent Black Lives Matter movement bringing attention to the truth about injustices and inequality, many colleges and universities are working hard to achieve faculty diversity goals. But how? In this episode your host, David Pluviose, talks about proven strategies that work and tips for side stepping the challenges that inevitably arise. For example, as the student population across U.S. campuses grows more diverse, university faculty remain overwhelmingly white. Amid this paradoxical trend many schools are adopting a "grow your own" model. David breaks down some of the numbers behind this increasingly popular model and addresses many other ways that professionals are fostering inclusivity for today's college campus.

Have you heard of "zoom-bombing?" It's something that has become an unforeseen issue during the recent pandemic. In this episode, Sara Weissman uncovers the story of a recent incident that took place at San Diego State University. This episode contains an audio story about the Zoombombing of Andres Bonifacio Samahan, the Filipino American student group at San Diego State University, and the discrimination taking place against Asian American students in general.