scholarly journals Double Punch to the Glass Ceiling: Career Experiences and Challenges of Ethnic Minority Female Athletic Directors

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Natalie M. Welch ◽  
Jessica L. Siegele ◽  
Robin Hardin
Keyword(s):  
Predominantly White ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Athletic Directors ◽  
Collegiate Athletics ◽  
Predominantly White Institutions ◽  
Leadership Identity ◽  
Collegiate Sports ◽  
Professional Networks ◽  
White Institutions ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

Women continue to struggle to reach senior-level leadership positions in collegiate sports, and ethnic minorities face the challenges due to their ethnicity as well. This research examined the experiences and challenges of ethnic minority women who are collegiate athletic directors at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Semistructured interviews were conducted with eight participants using intersectionality as a theoretical framework. Three themes emerged from the data analysis: (a) intersectional challenges, (b) questions of competence, and (c) professional support. The women were continually battling the idea of having to prove themselves and negotiating the challenges of being an ethnic minority woman working in collegiate athletics. They credit their professional networks as a valuable resource during their career progression. The women noted that sexism was more prevalent in their experiences than issues related to their ethnicity. The masculine athletic director stereotype persists in collegiate sports, but the findings of this study can contest the notion of a standard leadership identity that has long been perceived as a White man.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Academic Advising That Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Minority Student Success at Predominantly White Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Samuel D. Museus ◽  
Joanna N. Ravello
Keyword(s):  
Predominantly White ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Minority Student ◽  
Predominantly White Institutions ◽  
Student Departure ◽  
Ethnic Minority Student ◽  
White Institutions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Racial And Ethnic Minority

Racial and ethnic minority student departure continues to be a major concern for higher education researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. We explore the role that academic advisors play in facilitating success among students of color at predominantly White institutions that have demonstrated effectiveness at generating ethnic minority success. Three themes emerged from the findings and underscore the characteristics of academic advising that contribute to that success. First, participants noted the importance of advisors who humanized the practice of academic advising. Second, they highlighted the impact of those who adopted a multifaceted approach to advising. Finally, participants emphasized the importance of proactive academic advising. Implications for academic advising practices are discussed.

Characteristics of Academic Advising That Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Minority Student Success at Predominantly White Institutions

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel D. Museus ◽  
Joanna N. Ravello
Keyword(s):  
Predominantly White ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Minority Student ◽  
Predominantly White Institutions ◽  
Student Departure ◽  
Ethnic Minority Student ◽  
White Institutions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Racial And Ethnic Minority

Racial and ethnic minority student departure continues to be a major concern for higher education researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. We explore the role that academic advisors play in facilitating success among students of color at predominantly White institutions that have demonstrated effectiveness at generating ethnic minority success. Three themes emerged from the findings and underscore the characteristics of academic advising that contribute to that success. First, participants noted the importance of advisors who humanized the practice of academic advising. Second, they highlighted the impact of those who adopted a multifaceted approach to advising. Finally, participants emphasized the importance of proactive academic advising. Implications for academic advising practices are discussed.

“When I Show Up”: Black Provosts at Predominantly White Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 91 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-178
Author(s):  
RUSSELL S. THACKER ◽  
SYDNEY FREEMAN
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Predominantly White ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Predominantly White Institutions ◽  
Administrative Positions ◽  
Professional Networks ◽  
Positive Evidence ◽  
White Institutions ◽  
Administrative Service ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds

Representations of Black leaders in the provost position are few, which speaks to historic views on Black intellectualism, barriers to administrative service, and a lack of professional networks and mentors. In this essay, Russell S. Thacker and Sydney Freeman Jr. examine the lived experiences of thirteen current and former Black provosts at predominantly White institutions and outline strategies to help other aspiring leaders of color prepare for senior administrative positions in higher education. They highlight the unique barriers faced in the preparation and service of Black provosts and also reveal positive evidence that institutions are increasingly open to the diverse backgrounds and contributions brought by leaders of color.

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