The Tenure Track Process For Chicana And Latina Faculty

Download or read book The Tenure-Track Process for Chicana and Latina Faculty written by Patricia A. Perez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology addresses the role of postsecondary institutional structures and policy in shaping the tenure-track process for Chicana and Latina faculty in higher education. Each chapter offers first-person narratives of survival in the academy employing critical theoretical contributions and qualitative empirical research. Major topics included are the importance of early socialization, intergenerational mentorship, culturally relevant faculty programming, and institutional challenges and support structures. The aim of this volume is to highlight practical and policy implications and interventions for scholars, academics, and institutions to facilitate tenure and promotion for women faculty of color.