Join the BFSA for our second Faculty Talks session with Dr. Eric Cater, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the College of Nursing and Wayne State/AACN ELAN Fellow, for his session "DEI in Higher Education-Academic Challenges and Emerging Opportunities-the Black Academic Voice"

This discussion will explore issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in higher education through Black faculty and staff perspectives. Participants will discuss the impact of systemic barriers, implicit bias, and underrepresentation on their academic and professional journeys. Drawing upon lived experiences and shared aspirations, the conversation will highlight the challenges and emerging opportunities to advance Black scholarship, leadership, and student success. Attendees can expect an open dialogue that underscores the importance of supportive institutional structures, culturally responsive initiatives, and collaborative partnerships in shaping more equitable pathways in the academy.