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<p>Efforts to enhance the diversity of STEM faculty within academia are abundant, but despite those efforts the representation of racial&#xa0;minorities remains drastically lower than that of majority races. Not only do diverse STEM faculty play an impactful role in diversifying an institution, but these individuals also present the opportunity to increase retention of minority students and encourage the success of these students through their unique perspectives and experiences. The purpose of our study was to analyze the impact of exposure to Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) institutions and understand what role those visits play in STEM diversification. With an exploratory approach using a concurrent design, surveys and interviews were conducted with 10 individuals across five years, with specific collection of data related to everyone’s unique experience. As part of a larger program focused on the diversification of the professorate, this study specifically investigated the impact of an activity designed to provide exposure to HBCU institutions. Data analysis reveals that providing opportunities for individuals to engage in purposeful visits to HBCU institutions yields impactful outcomes ranging from collaborations to employment.</p>

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A Qualitative Exploration of the Impact of Exposure to HBCU Institutions: Implications for Diversifying the Professoriate in STEM

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    2025年6月12日

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  • E. Gloria C. Regisford,
  • Theresa Pesl Murphrey,
  • Rilee Hall,
  • Sophia Wegeng

摘要

Efforts to enhance the diversity of STEM faculty within academia are abundant, but despite those efforts the representation of racial minorities remains drastically lower than that of majority races. Not only do diverse STEM faculty play an impactful role in diversifying an institution, but these individuals also present the opportunity to increase retention of minority students and encourage the success of these students through their unique perspectives and experiences. The purpose of our study was to analyze the impact of exposure to Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) institutions and understand what role those visits play in STEM diversification. With an exploratory approach using a concurrent design, surveys and interviews were conducted with 10 individuals across five years, with specific collection of data related to everyone’s unique experience. As part of a larger program focused on the diversification of the professorate, this study specifically investigated the impact of an activity designed to provide exposure to HBCU institutions. Data analysis reveals that providing opportunities for individuals to engage in purposeful visits to HBCU institutions yields impactful outcomes ranging from collaborations to employment.