The Status of African American Faculty in Political Science Departments in the Southern Region.

Geiger, Shirley Tolliver; Travis, Toni-Michele

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Publication Date: 1997

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The Status of African American Faculty in Political Science Departments in the Southern Region.

Geiger, Shirley Tolliver; Travis, Toni-Michele

PS: Political Science and Politics, v30 n2 p219-221 Jun 1997

Reveals a shortage of African American faculty in political science departments in the southern states. This is of concern because over half of the country's African Americans live in that region. Suggested responses include expanding the number of African American graduates, increase recruiting efforts, and using flexible job descriptions. (MJP)

Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Affirmative Action, Black Teachers, Departments, Educational Discrimination, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Faculty Integration, Faculty Promotion, Higher Education, Political Science, Professional Recognition, Regional Characteristics, Teaching (Occupation)

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Language: English

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