ERIC Number: ED657245
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 179
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ISBN: 979-8-3828-1918-1
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Voices from the Marginalized: The Experiences Black Employees Have on Search Committees and the Role of Institutional Racism
Jacqueline Drummer
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Rowan University
The history of Black people across the globe is marred by structural racism created by colonialism. Structural racism is deeply embedded in the American culture and academia is not excluded from this phenomenon. The research demonstrates that the problem of racism is not only prevalent in four-year academic institutions but also exists in two-year colleges. Our academic institutions are a microcosm of the broader society whereby we bring our worldviews, biases, and beliefs with us into the workplace. When these views are negative towards marginalized groups, actions can be adverse and impact the experiences of these demographics. My qualitative single case study reveals a need to illuminate the experience of Black administrators serving on search committees at Traditionally White Community Colleges (TWCCs). Based on my literature review and demonstrated by my findings, the experiences of Black professionals at a TWCC who served on a search committee describe an environment of institutional racism that impacts their experiences. Sharing my findings could help this TWCC in their aspirations of becoming a more diverse and inclusive institution, and encourage other TWCCs to review their search committee practices for biases and make the appropriate changes. In addition, my findings can add to the gap in the research on the experiences of Black administrators serving on search committees at TWCCs. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Search Committees (Personnel), Administrators, Administrator Attitudes, Community Colleges, Predominantly White Institutions, Blacks, College Environment, Racism
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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