Introduction
The date when USC Race and Equity Center first unveiled the Guided Pathways Racial Equity Commission
A. December 2021
B. August 2021
C. August 2022
D. December 2022
What is A. December 2021?
The following INCORRECTLY describes LaTonya Parker, Ed.D.'s leadership?
A. She is racially conscious and uses data-driven decision-making to support equitable educational services
B. Her leadership style is transformational
C. Her leadership emphasizes providing opportunities for students and filling opportunity gaps
D. She focuses primarily on administrative work rather than social and economic mobility
What is D. She focuses primarily on administrative work rather than social and economic mobility?
Dr. Angélica Garcia does this to make the most impact in reframing guided pathways to be more equity-minded.
A. Runs her own database for students of color
B. Humanizes student’s stories with data
C. Makes students go to workshops
D. Creates student organizations surrounding equity
What is B. Humanizes student’s stories with data?
Racial equity is part of the Guided Pathways.
True
False
Asking this question can allow LGBTQ+ folks to feel more comfortable in the classroom.
A. Are you a part of the LGBTQ+ community?
B. Are you an ally or a member?
C. What are your preferred pronouns?
D. Can you share with me how you show your queerness?
What is C. What are your preferred pronouns?
According to Gudelia Cisneros-Whiterock, the following is NOT a main barrier to student success in rural areas like Lake County.
A. High poverty rates
B. Casinos and parties
C. High rates of domestic violence
D. Interest in higher education
What is D. Interest in higher education?
Departments need to establish collaborations to…
A. Provide students with more options
B. Strengthen students' academic support and guidance
C. Simplify the student advisory process and avoid repeating personal stories
D. Increase the number of courses students take
What is C. Simplify the student advisory process and avoid repeating personal stories?
Dr. Ray Ramírez said that it is a part time job when making decisions that benefit marginalized students.
True
False
What is FALSE?
Estela Bensimon said this with the intention of centering racial equity on various campuses. “It’s not about best practice. It’s about best…”
A. Privilege
B. Students
C. Practitioners
D. Research
What is C. Practitioners?
This syllabus is described by using multimedia such as videos and discussion rather than a sole document in order to increase equity in curriculum.
A. Liquid syllabus
B. Fluid syllabus
C. Open syllabus
D. Flexible syllabus
What is A. Liquid syllabus?
These people work in the USC Race and Equity Center!
A. Dr. Minh Tran, Dr. Adrian Trinidad, Dr. Shaun R. Harper
B. Dr. Minh Tran, Dr. Dolores Davison, Dr. Adrian Trinidad
C. Dr. Shaun R. Harper, Dr. Teresa W. Aldredge, Dr. Dolores Davison
D. Dr. Adrian Trinidad, Dr. Shaun R. Harper, Dr. Teresa W. Aldredge
Who are A. Dr. Minh Tran, Dr. Adrian Trinidad, Dr. Shaun R. Harper?
Departmental collaboration means they can do this for students.
A. Provide more resource options
B. Provide support and clear pathways for students
C. Refer students to online resources
D. Ensure students stay on track to complete their courses
What is B. Provide support and clear pathways for students?
We become underwriters of these policies if educational leaders don’t do anything to disrupt the status quo.
A. Moderate policies
B. Progressive policies
C. Inclusive policies
D. Racist policies
What is D. Racist policies?
How can we ensure that students continue to succeed by centering racial equality in guided pathways?
A. Continue to maintain race-neutral practices to ensure that all students are educated to the same standards
B. Reveal and challenge the structures of white supremacy embedded in institutions and center students’ cultural identities
C. Emphasize academic achievement and career success while ignoring students’ cultural backgrounds
D. Ensure that all students have the same educational opportunities by emphasizing shared experiences while ignoring race issues
What is B. Reveal and challenge the structures of white supremacy embedded in institutions and center students’ cultural identities?
Dr. Dolores Davison focuses on what when choosing teaching materials.
A. Make sure the materials can improve the quality of the course
B. Use cheap materials that reflect a multicultural background
C. Use standardized materials
D. Avoid discussing gender and cultural differences
What is B. Use cheap materials that reflect a multicultural background?