Retaining LGBTQQIA+ Faculty to Tenure and Beyond

Authors

  • Kristopher Hall University of San Diego, USA
  • Asha Dickerson Adler University, USA
  • Alfonso Ferguson Saybrook University, USA
  • Isaac Conlon-Kvale University of San Diego, USA
  • Carolyn Dolejs University of San Diego, USA
  • Laura Folsom University of San Diego, USA
  • Danielle Hanji Kim University of San Diego, USA
  • Januela Burt Bowie State University, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/rx21zw98

Keywords:

LGBT, Faculty, Tenure

Abstract

In recent years, academia has attempted to be more open and accepting of diverse identities to better serve the campus community. To this end, there has been increased programming to focus on inclusiveness of marginalized identities such as LGBTQQIA+. However, much of this programming has centered on the student experience and neglected tenure-seeking faculty, who are generally used to carrying out such programming rather than benefiting from it. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of tenure-seeking counselor education faculty during their tenure-seeking process. Using consensual qualitative research (CQR) as an analytical framework, the authors found three core ideas: identity, vetting, and support.

Author Biographies

  • Kristopher Hall, University of San Diego, USA

    KRISTOPHER HALL, PhD, LPC is an associate professor in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, University of San Diego. His primary research interests include success for minoritized populations in counselor education and practical applications for Relational-Cultural Theory. Email: kghall@sandiego.edu.

  • Asha Dickerson, Adler University, USA

    ASHA DICKERSON, PhD, LPC, NCC, MAC, ACS is an Associate Professor at Adler Graduate School. Clinical and academic specialties include social and cultural diversity, addictions, and blended family issues.  Email: asha.dickerson@alfredadler.edu. 

  • Alfonso Ferguson, Saybrook University, USA

    ALFONSO FERGUSON, Ph.D., LMHC, LPC, ACS, NCC is a core faculty member in the Counseling Program at Saybrook University. His research centers on LGBTQ+ Black Indigenous People of Color in educational and clinical settings, advocating for culturally responsive practices. Dr. Ferguson also provides affirming counseling services to individuals and couples across New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Email: Aferguson2@saybrook.edu.

  • Isaac Conlon-Kvale, University of San Diego, USA

    ISAAC CONLON-KVALE is an alumni of the University of San Diego Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and currently practicing in various states.

  • Carolyn Dolejs, University of San Diego, USA

    CAROLYN DOLEJS, is an alumni of the University of San Diego Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and currently practicing in various states.

  • Laura Folsom, University of San Diego, USA

    LAURA FOLSOM is an alumni of the University of San Diego Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and currently practicing in various states.

  • Danielle Hanji Kim, University of San Diego, USA

    DANIELLE HANJI KIM is an alumni of the University of San Diego Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and currently practicing in various states.

  • Januela Burt, Bowie State University, USA

    Janeula Burt, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Bowie State University. Her research interests include cultural responsive pedagogy, identity development, systemic reform, self-efficacy, diversity/underrepresentation, and mentoring. Email: jburt@bowiestate.edu

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2024-10-30

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