exposure to discrimination, cultural betrayal, and intoxication
In this month's reading we are examining Dr. Jennifer Gomez's experience moving from graduate school into a tenure track position. She also provides advice for Women of Color who are currently on the job market as well as identifying avenues for systematic change. She asserts that by publicly sharing our pain in academia, community, solidarity, and healing can be fostered.
If you are silent about your pain, they will kill you and say you enjoyed it ~Zora Neal Hurston
This SISC Book Club meeting will focus on Chapter 19 of Presumed Incompetent (2nd Edition). This gathering will be facilitated by working group members Zaharia Thomas, Sarah Jackson, and Alexa Barton.
SISC Working Group Professional Development
The SISC Working Group prioritizes professional development as a key element of graduate training. Through the centering of social justice frameworks, these sessions strengthen our members capacity to engage in research, teaching and service addressing pressing social needs across diverse populations.
This virtual gathering will take place Monday July 27th from 11:00 to 12:30pm. Participation information will be sent via email to all members of the SISC Working Group. Please contact Dr. Dionne Stephens to receive event updates or webinar login information (see below).
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