In Dr. SaFiya D. Hoskins' study, 'White Faculty at HBCUs: Perceptions of Racial Climate, ' white faculty members shared their experiences in making sense of their perceptions of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campuses. As such, participants discussed their perceptions of diversity, campus involvement, collegial and faculty-student interactions. In addition, situations they encountered or perceived as discrimination or racial conflict were discussed. Through the participants' shared experiences, both positive and negative, themes emerged relative to their perceptions of racial climate. This study gives voice to a population that is absent from the literature on faculty at HBCUs. Furthermore, this study can inform policy and practice about enhancing racial climate for faculty at HBCUs and Historically White Institutions (HWIs). -Ubiquitous Press
About the Author: Dr. SaFiya D. Hoskins is a communications consultant and founder of Ubiquitous Press. Previously, she was host of the talk radio show Beauty, Brains and the Bottom Line with Dr. Sa. Dr. Hoskins earned her BA in Journalism with an emphasis in PR and a minor in African American Studies from Howard University, her MA in Communication and Culture with an Organizational Communication focus, also, from Howard; and, a PhD in Urban Higher Education/Educational Leadership from Jackson State University. Dr. Hoskins has worked in academe for over 15 yrs and industry for 20. She has held positions at Miles College, Bowie State University, Howard University, American University, Radio One, Def Jam Recordings, Black Entertainment Television (BET); on Capitol Hill and non-profit. Dr. Hoskins' research focuses upon the analysis of race, gender and class in American Society and the role of communication in social and organizational contexts. Her presentation of research with Dr. Barbara J. Johnson was well received by an international audience at the ASHE Annual Conference. Dr. Hoskins has also been invited to present her research by the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) and the National Association for African American Studies (NAAAS). Dr. Hoskins' first novel is An Infrequent Pairing and she was a featured poet in the anthology, Alternatives to Surrender. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard University, African American National Biography, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., editor; having written nearly 70 entries. Dr. Hoskins is the coauthor of Growth and Development for the Millennial Generation (with Wallace 'Gator' Bradley and Dr. Cornel West); and, she is the author of two children's books, Binky: The Cutest Kitten Ever and The Adventures of Bouki and Rabby: Cottage in the Clouds a Bahamian folktale (with Durelle Williams). Dr. Hoskins is the editor of Altruism at HBCUs: Cultivating Institutional Relationships to Positively Impact Alumni Giving. She appeared in a series of two regional commercials and was a featured guest on the Discovery Channel Network's program Emeril Green. Dr. Hoskins earned a TEFL certification and tutored children of West African descent in Paris, France; also, she traveled to Hong Kong, China as part of a conference to explore communication across cultural contexts. Dr. Hoskins resides in Washington, DC.