. The tendency for people to seek out those who are similar to themselves means that Black faculty are often left out of the social networks that yield research collaborations, resulting in a “Black island,” which holds Black academics back. It is little wonder that Black faculty reporting higher levels of stress and job dissatisfaction.
The result is a vicious cycle of lower Black faculty retention and less representation among those training the world’s future executives.show that while there is a broken pipeline in some fields, it would be a mistake to assume that these outcomes are due to a limited pipeline alone or to lower innate quality of Black scholars.
, and ensure your program includes a level of Black-related content that is commensurate with the buying power of Black people in the market.. Formalize mentor programs, both for Black students early in their career paths and Black faculty at all stages of their careers. Develop programs at your institutions that will identify and support undergraduates and Master’s students who may pursue advanced degrees. This will contribute to the pipeline of Black faculty..