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BLACK MALE FACULTY NAVIGATING KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: STORIES OF SUCCESS, STUMBLES, AND SOLUTIONS

King, Gregory
http://orcid.org/0009-0009-8607-6295
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1731326204256978

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2024, EDD, Kent State University, College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies.
This Dissertation in Practice (DIP) explores the experiences of Black male faculty at Kent State University, a predominantly White institution, employing counter-narrative, a tenet of Critical Race Theory (CRT). Using qualitative narrative inquiry and autoethnography, the study investigates how race, gender, access to resources, and preparedness intersect and impact Black male faculty members' professional identities, sense of belonging, and pursuit of success. By centering the voices of five Black male faculty members, this research uncovers systemic barriers such as racial bias, isolation, and lack of mentorship that impact their career trajectories and overall wellbeing. The dissertation aligns with the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) principles by focusing on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), generating new insights into institutional practices that could affect recruitment, retention, and advancement of Black male faculty. Key findings underscore the importance of tailored support systems, recognition of invisible labor, and the establishment of community as mechanisms for fostering resilience and empowerment. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for academic institutions to enhance DEIB initiatives and support Black male faculty members, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and equitable higher education landscape.
Elizabeth Kenyon (Committee Chair)
167 p.
Curriculum Development; Educational Leadership; Higher Education
Black male faculty, Predominantly White institution, Critical Race Theory (CRT), Counter-narrative, Qualitative narrative inquiry, Autoethnography, Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Higher education, Faculty experiences, Racial bias, Mentorship, Institutional practices, Kent State University

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  • King, G. (2024). BLACK MALE FACULTY NAVIGATING KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: STORIES OF SUCCESS, STUMBLES, AND SOLUTIONS [Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1731326204256978

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • King, Gregory. BLACK MALE FACULTY NAVIGATING KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: STORIES OF SUCCESS, STUMBLES, AND SOLUTIONS . 2024. Kent State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1731326204256978.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • King, Gregory. "BLACK MALE FACULTY NAVIGATING KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: STORIES OF SUCCESS, STUMBLES, AND SOLUTIONS ." Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1731326204256978

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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