Constance Iloh OpinionDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Are Not Working Because They “Cost” NothingMany spaces want a diversity, equity, and inclusion created in their own image; which ultimately isn’t diversity, equity, or inclusion at all.July 4, 2022OpinionThe Problem with “Be Kind to Yourself” in AcademiaIn order for the academic context to promote any form of care to its employees, it must itself reflect on the myriad of ways it can be brutal to them.May 18, 2022OpinionThe Parallels of Art and ResearchWhether an art exhibit or special issue in a journal, the positioning of contributions from minoritized groups is often problematic. As I continue to wrestle with all of this, I have even more questions.February 11, 2022OpinionWhen the Research Topic Chooses YouI have often wondered why someone pursues a certain research topic.January 4, 2022OpinionThe Professoriate as a Community ProjectIn understanding the professoriate as a community project, we must plan and prioritize community. Planning means not relying on academic spaces to cultivate and maintain community, but rather, seeing ourselves as the conduits.September 2, 2021OpinionThe Violence of Academia Helped Me See One Thing ClearlyI have spent a lot of time reflecting on life and death, for a few reasons. Around this time last year my mother almost died in a car accident. The year prior my dad nearly passed away, having to have back-to-back brain surgeries. In the past few years, multiple loved ones have died. Many of these lives I have yet to even grieve. Ironically, this time period was the peak of when I became most acquainted with academia’s violence.July 20, 2021Faculty & StaffQuestioning Our Questions About Faculty DiversityI was recently contacted by a news outlet to share thoughts about the lack of faculty diversity within the UC (University of California) system. This is the kind of opportunity I especially welcome because it allows me to discuss both my scholarly expertise and insights through experiences. However, on this particular occasion my excitement was soon met with other sentiments.April 20, 2021Page 1 of 1
