Creating a New Mindset: Building Lasting Supports for Minority Junior Faculty

Abstract

One of the priorities at the Midwestern institution, where this study was conducted, was to create a more diverse faculty body. Beyond hiring, one component of addressing this priority was fostering a supportive environment in which all junior faculty have the tools to be successful. An initiative known as the New Faculty Collaborative, designed to create a climate of support for all junior faculty ultimately created a support network for junior minority faculty. This paper presents research based on the experiences of the New Faculty Collaborative participants.