Join us for a dissertation presentation by Suha Manqarah, on Saturday, April 20, at noon.
This phenomenological study examined what Arab faculty in colleges and universities in the United States reported regarding the microagressions faced when building collegial relationships and positive classroom environments. The study concluded that Arab faculty experienced discrimination due to gender, cultural and political issues, language, and the Islamic religion. Microagressions impacted Arab faculty's sense of belonging. Feelings of alienation and underappreciation hindered their ability to fully engage and contribute to academic life. The researcher recommends that campus communities engage in professional development designed to foster inclusive and supportive environments on higher education campuses.