Scholarship

Speaking for Ourselves: High-Achieving Black Women Navigating Academic Milestones

Abstract

This letter centers on the experiences of Drs. Jayla Moody Marshall and Chelsea T. Smith, two Black women who have been identified as ‘high achievers’ since early in their educational journey. The open response framed using Black Feminist Thought (Collins 1986, 1990) illuminates a space for the authors to reflect on their experiences traversing academic milestones while bearing the weight of both internal and external validation.

Forthcoming book

Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research Triangle Men

Led by Dr. Tryan L. McMickens, professor of higher education and coordinator of NCCU’s higher education administration program, and Dr. Jim C. Harper II, professor of history and interim associate provost and dean of the School of Graduate Studies, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to fund a research initiative aimed at addressing the factors influencing the choices North Carolina Research Triangle men make on pursuing education degrees and careers. Faculty collaborators include Dr. Regina Gavin Williams, assistant professor of counselor education, and Dr. Jayla Moody Marshall, assistant professor of higher education.

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Student Affairs Now | Before You Begin: What Every New Student Affairs Graduate Student Should Know

What do you wish every new student affairs graduate student knew before they began their program? In this episode, a large panel of student affairs faculty and graduate educators shares practical advice for making the most of graduate school—from assistantships, mentorship, and relationships to navigating failure, balance, and the changing landscape of higher education. Whether you’re starting graduate school, considering a career in student affairs, or mentoring future professionals, this conversation offers encouragement, perspective, and lessons learned along the way.

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THE EDU Ledger | Views | HBCU Graduate Students Share Their Perspectives on Uncertain Times

North Carolina Central University Higher Education Administration graduate students share what they need from faculty, institutions, and one another to thrive amid uncertain times.

We offer practical guidance for how higher education graduate preparation programs can support students navigating uncertain times. Specifically, we encourage programs to draw upon the history and contemporary ethos of HBCUs when envisioning their futures and urge faculty to engage students directly in making sense of their realities. The piece includes theory-to-practice questions that faculty can use to facilitate ongoing, threaded conversations with students.