Black Faculty Members at Colleges According to Laury (1988), a large

However, they did feel that they were not treated fairly with respect to distribution of resources. Specifically, they did want more of what is available (i.e. research funds, goods, interpersonal support relationships, and fair judgment and/or assessment of their research).

Also, they felt that in terms of numbers, they were relatively few minorities in the colleges and universities where they worked. In other words, minority faculty want a greater degree of equality with respect to being represented on the faculty of higher education institutions in America.

What can be done to resolve the problem of low numbers of ethnic and racial minorities among the faculty of institutions of higher education? The purpose of this paper is to examine the literature related to correcting the problem of racial and ethnic minorities (particularly Blacks and Hispanics) being under-represented in the faculties of colleges and universities. To this end, the review examines literature related to corrective methods and s

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short of desired goals. He recommends that additional steps be taken. Some of the programs developed by colleges and universities focus not on recruitment but rather upon promotion of minority faculty members. For example, Vega (1987) discussed the Hispanic Leadership Fellows Program, a three-year program supported by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, which sought to identify Hispanic college faculty and professionals who demonstrated the desire and potential to move into middle and top administrative positions in higher education. The 74 candidates in the program received training in personal and career goal-setting, strategic planning, the budgetary process, and leadership styles. Fellows also had to serve as interns for two weeks at an institution other than their own. According to Vega (1987) evaluative data indicated that participation in this project enabled some fellows to move on to administrative positions and some to get promotions within their institutions. Issues regarding the promotion of minority faculty have also been addressed by Pepion (1993) who reports that: Enhancing the cultural diversity of faculty has emerged as a prominent issue in the 1990's. While Black, Hispanic, an
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