There have been many moments of self-doubt throughout the semester. Constantly questioning my belonging and worthiness of being within academic spaces. Hence, me feeling uneasy and confused at […]
The recent skyrocketing of LatinX students within academia has led to the investment in more culturally inclusive pedagogy. Many institutions of higher learning (IHL) have also begun recruiting prospective […]
I view Bambara’s description of inter-generational dialogue as another element necessary in the long-term sustainability of a liberated Black University. We’ve seen previous social movements suffer due to an ove […]
A punitive university takes pride in turning learning opportunities into punishments for its students, faculty and staff. Public safety is highly visible throughout the campuses’ green space. Any deviation fro […]
Higher-ed institutions have relied on superficial constructs of success when assessing both systems of inclusivity and academic scholarship. Semesterly enrollment numbers of black and brown stude […]
Ahmed used qualitative empirical research methods, such as structured interviews and textual analysis of institutional artifacts (i.e. policies) to better understand diversity practices. Her overall […]
What barriers exist for you in our class right now?
None pertaining to this specific course come to mind at the moment. General pandemic related barriers, such as work stress and time-management are a […]
Powerful social groups have long relied on the prominent status associated with institutions to reinforce social norms and traditions. Institutions specifically within the economy, government, […]
Community colleges have the arduous task of remediating the long-term, and often times inter-generational educational inequities derived from both public and parochial K-12 school systems. These ed […]
Agreed, it’s a true conundrum when trying to balance student’s needs and safety with current fiscal budgets. I’ve recently witnessed administrators apply emergency scholarship funds based on academic progression […]
Higher education has been impacted by COVID-19 in a multitude of aspects, which are still being identified and experienced by students across the United States. Social inequalities such as healthcare, and income […]