Black@Rowan
Black@Rowan
Black@Rowan
Black@Rowan Mission Statement
Black@Rowan seeks to provide a community and sense of belonging for Black faculty, staff, and students of color on campus, fostering a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and contributions. This active social and advocacy group promotes equity, inclusion, and excellence to ensure that all individuals have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Co-chairs
Kristen Barrett
Chanelle Rose
DeMond Miller
Executive Sponsor
DeMond Miller
Events
Events are typically held in person at the Glassboro Campus.
Next general meeting:
To receive the Zoom link for the meeting, please complete this form.
Resources
Employee Resources
- For any HR-related questions or concerns, reach out directly to Scott Agostini, Senior Director of HR, at agostini@rowan.edu or 856-256-5714.
- Employee Advisory Services
- Employee Advisory Service (EAS) is a state sponsored program in the New Jersey Civil Service Commission designed to help employees and their dependents with personal, family or work related issues that may adversely impact their work performance. EAS provides confidential assessment, counseling and referral services and helps to restore the health and productivity of employees and the workplace as a whole. Problems are addressed in the quickest, least restrictive and most convenient manner while maximizing confidentiality and quality.
- Brochure
- EAS-Service Request Form
- Targeted Harassment: Faculty Support Guidance
Black in Academia Resources
- Article: Anti-Black racism in academia and what you can do about it
- Article: Black women in academia face unique challenges on the job
- Article: Understanding the Current Status of Black Professionals in Academia and Industry
- Article: Black Faculty and Radical Retention
- Book: Black Experiences in Higher Education: Faculty, Staff, and Students
- Book Chapter: Promoting Mental Wellness among Black Faculty: Strategies for Coping
- Collection: Being Black in the academy
- Journal: The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- TED Talk: Black Leadership in Higher Education: A Call to Action and Equity - Faheem Curtis-Khidr
- Video: The Underrepresentation of Black Faculty in Higher Education
- Videos: Maintaining Wellness for Black Faculty & Professionals in Predominantly White Environments (archived videos from a past event)