Good Morning America talked to PhD Project member Dr. Howard Jean-Denis of Pepperdine University and PhD Project President Blane Ruschak about the invisible man in higher education: the man of color. Data shows that academia is still dominated by white faculty – despite evolving student demographics, and with an emphasis on bringing more women into the fold, men of color are often left out of recruiting and retention initiatives. Check out the full segment to learn more about this issue, how it can impact both short and long-term student success, and how The PhD Project and members like Dr. Jean-Denis are helping drive change.
Source: Good Morning America