As institutions of higher education seek to increase faculty diversity, what is the opportunity outlook for Hispanics?
Flores: Encouraging Hispanic students not only to graduate from high school or complete an associate’s degree, but also to continue through the education cycle to become the top-notch scientists, professors, and professional leaders we need to lead this nation is an even bigger issue. The talent pipeline becomes drier as you move higher. Currently in the United States only about 3 percent of new doctorate degree recipients annually are Hispanic, so there is a definite and huge gap between demand and supply. And this greater demand for Hispanic faculty exists in conjunction with a growing demand for top talent within the business community, which is competing with higher education for Hispanic talent. So while the career prospects for Hispanics are good, for higher education it’s a critical pipeline issue. That’s why institution leaders—and our nation’s leaders—must be active in helping to feed this shortage on the front end. Arroyo: What emphasis should language skills play in faculty
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