Author

Román Liera

Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the USC Rossier School of Education

rliera@usc.edu

@RomanLiera

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Education Policy Analysis Archives

Sustaining Organizational Change Towards Racial Equity Through Cycles of Inquiry

Introduction Racial inequity is an emerging concern for many postsecondary institutions around the United States. While students of color have long experienced inequities in higher education, recent highly publicized examples of racism on college campuses have highlighted the need for comprehensive initiatives that improve diversity, inclusion, and equity. Central to these efforts is the appropriate…

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American Educational Research Journal

Moving Beyond A Culture of Niceness in Faculty Hiring to Advance Racial Equity

Introduction Many White-serving educational institutions focus on colorblind or race neutral policies to advance racial equity in faculty hiring. This approach has led to inequitable hiring practices and a lack of racially minoritized faculty. This study aims to interrogate how professors can rethink their organizational culture to advance racial equity in the hiring process. The…

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