There are many reasons for the continued disparity in the higher education success rates between African American and White students – and each reason, if carefully navigated, takes us backward down a path that, with committed intent and purpose, we can close that that gap.
Archive for August, 2009
Successful Male African Americans at a Predominantly White Midwestern Institution
Posted in Diversity- In Reality, tagged diversity, education, multicultural on August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Checking The Ethnic Box
Posted in Diversity- In Reality, tagged diversity, dr. al felice, first-generation, inclusive excellence, Iran, minorities in higher education, minority students, multiculturalism, race, students of color on August 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »
If you want talent…if you want diversity…if you perceive a benefit to having a diverse campus, then go after diversity. Do not conflate disadvantaged with diversity. They are not the same and should not be used as if they were. You want thoughts and perspectives from different ethnic and social cultures.
Breaking the Egg: Part 1
Posted in Diversity- In Reality, tagged African American, diversity, education, first-generation, inclusive excellence, minorites in education, minorities, minorities in higher education, minority students, multicultural, multiculturalism, Oshkosh School District, Oshkosh WI, race, race and ethnicity, students of color on August 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Like shoes, dish washing liquid, a television program, beer, or health, education is a product. It must be marketed as such. Note, however, that we only market products to groups that demonstrate economic leverage. Social leverage is like a door-stop…it keeps doors open. Economic leverage opens doors. This is Part 1 of a conversation that will move us toward a model of success at the K-12, and higher education levels. Although crafted for first-generation students, I will focus the bulk of my discussions on first-generation African American students. Let’s talk!
We need to be bridge makers if we are to survive the 21st Century.
Posted in Diversity- In Reality, tagged chief diversity officer, diversity, dr. al felice, inclusive excellence, minorites in education, minorities, minorities in higher education, multicultural, race, race and ethnicity, students of color on August 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Diversity is not a dirty word. Nor is multiculturalism. It is simple. The world has changed before our eyes and we need to change, too. I am Dr. Al Felice. I am a Doctor of Psychology with a specialization in ethnic and social minority cultures. Multiculturism is an invitation to embrace diversity. Diversity of thought, [...]
