The academic literature suggests that the experiences of women and faculty of color are differentiated and have more complexity than other groups; however, the specific elements of the academic environment that create or perpetuate these experiences with regard to barriers are not widely explored. This study surveyed 60 tenured and tenure-track faculty in the University of California system to determine if microaggressions, sense of belonging, campus climate, the faculty advancement process, mentorship, student evaluations of teaching, and research were perceived barriers. The study also sought to determine if there were gender and ethnicity differences in the perceptions of those barriers. The results suggest that women and faculty of color have the highest reporting perceptions of barriers for all seven variables, and White faculty report the fewest perceptions of barriers than any group. The findings provide insight into tenured and tenure-track faculty experiences and help identify the components of higher education that researchers should investigate further. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]