1. Black Tenure-track Faculty as Institutional Change Agents on Predominantly White Campuses Robbie J. Steward, Ph.D. Nina Ellis-Hervey, Ph.D. Stephen F. Austin State University TABPHE 41ST ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE/THECB STATE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

2. Presentation Objectives  Black tenure-track academicians : Statistics  Unique Psychological-emotional experiences  Clarifying BEST Goals for optimal outcomes  Step-by-step guide for ’system’ enhancement and goal attainment: (1) personal, (2) program, (3) departmental, (4) college/university, (5) professional, (6) societal

3. Statistics: Gender and Race U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2012) ESTABLISHING THE CONTEXT

4. Percentage of full-time faculty whose race/ethnicity was known, in postsecondary institutions, by academic rank, selected race/ethnicity, and sex: Fall 2011

5. Black Faculty among Highest Ranked JBHE(2005) 1.4% California Institute of Technology TO 6.8%Emory University AVERAGE 5.0%

6. Violins and Socialized Negative Group Self-Perceptions  Persisting reports of discrimination in hiring/promotion & tenure decisions  Faculty members’ failure to socialize students to pursue graduate/doctoral education and orient new faculty to academia  Absence of upper administration’s involvement in hiring; local program faculty control  Absence of mandated institutional policy to standardize diversity sensitive faculty recruitment and retention programming  Absence of mandated policy to standardize culturally-sensitive search committee activity

7. But let’s take a closer look at other shifting demographics:::::::::::::::: SOMETHING IS HAPPENING………………………

8. Degree & race/ethnicity Number % distribution % conferred to females 1999–20002009–101999–20002009–101999–20002009–10 Associate's 554,845833,337100.0 60.362.0 White 408,772552,863 73.766.359.860.9 Black 60,221113,905 10.913.765.268.3 Bachelor's 1,198,8091,602,480100.0 57.557.4 White 929,1061,167,499 77.572.956.656.0 Black 108,013164,844 9.010.365.765.9 Master's 406,761611,693100.0 60.062.6 White 324,981445,038 79.972.859.661.8 Black 36,59576,458 9.012.568.271.1 Doctorate 106,494140,505100.0 47.053.3 White 82,984104,426 77.974.345.451.4 Black 7,08010,417 6.67.461.065.2

9. Something is happening …..has happened ….something noteworthy….. Progress with limited system change! POWERFUL

10. Acknowledging our status AND Acting in POWER PRE-TENURE

11. Pre-tenure Presenter Introduction: Variables that Influence Perceptions  Family of Origin  Educational/Professional Background  Influences in choosing higher education academician  Current Employment Status  Points of Personal Distinction Status/Personality Characteristics

12. Pre-Tenure: Introspection & Accomplishments  Psychological-emotional Issues/Adjustments  Effective Coping/Planning Strategies  Identification of Critical Goals  Accomplishments as Academician  Accomplishments as ‘System’ Change Agent

13. Acknowledging our status AND Acting in POWER POST-TENURE

14. Post-tenure Presenter Introduction: Variables that Influence Perceptions  Family of Origin  Educational/Professional Background  Influences in choosing higher education academician  Current Employment Status  Points of Personal Distinction Status/Personality Characteristics

15. Post-Tenure: Introspection & Accomplishments  Psychological-emotional Issues/Adjustments  Effective Coping/Planning Strategies  Identification of Critical Goals  Accomplishments as Academician  Accomplishments as ‘System’ Change Agent

16. Closing Statements: Unresolvable Issues, Reality, and Recommendations Thoughtfully Proceeding with Confidence

17. QUESTIONS