The Racial Equity Initiative at the AAUP

In this episode we focus on AAUP’s work around racial justice. This is the first in a series of podcasts this season that will examine issues around the fight for greater racial equity in higher education. Tune in to hear our discussion about efforts to restrict teaching about race, the racial equity initiative at the AAUP, and what's ahead. 

The guest are Irene Mulvey and Glinda Rawls. Irene Mulvey is the president of the AAUP. She  taught mathematics for 40 years, first at Swarthmore College and then Fairfield University in Connecticut. In Fall 2022, she retired as a full professor from Fairfield, and was awarded the title of professor emerita of mathematics. Glinda Rawls is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Unit Director at Western Michigan University (WMU), a member of AAUP’s national Council, and the chair of  the AAUP Racial Justice Committee. 

Additional links: 

• Resources about racial justice  on the AAUP website
• Resources about political interference in higher education