Antija A.

About Antija A.

https://linktr.ee/notokbookproject Dr. Antija M. Allen is the Director of the Pellissippi Academic Center for Excellence (PACE) and a tenured Associate Professor of Psychology at Pellissippi State Community College with two decades of experience as an educator. She was the 20••••22 recipient of the Roger Crowe Excellence in Teaching award and 20••••23 Staff Excellence award. Dr. Allen is certified in both DEI and online teaching. Antija championed Pellissippi Academy’s Emotional Intelligence cohort successfully for 2 years and served as the 20••••21 PACE Faculty Fellow for First Year Experience. She was selected by the Tennessee Board of Regents to be a 20••••22 Maxine Smith leadership fellow; her cohort developed a toolkit of best practices for Black male: student success, faculty recruitment and faculty retention in public higher education. Dr. Allen is the Owner of Allen Ivy Prep Consulting, which specializes in career coaching and professional development. Antija’s recent publications include a chapter on Academic Freedom in Classroom Discussions and a bestselling edited collection entitled, We’re Not OK: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies. This Cambridge University Press publication discusses promoting mental health, diversity recruitment, faculty retention, and fostering an inclusive environment for Black faculty. It was book of the month for the society of diversity and recommended by the Journal of Blacks in higher education, Inside Higher Ed, INSIGHT into diversity, Diverse: Issues in higher education, Teaching in higher ed, and several DEI experts. She has led and conducted research on several topics at NYU, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Teachers College Columbia University. Dr. Allen earned her BA in Psychology from Neumann University and MA in Psychology from Pepperdine University. Most recently, Antija has returned to Columbia University Teachers College where she earned her EdD in Adult Learning & Leadership to teach as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in their Summer Principals Academy, educating aspiring school leaders. Her research interests include: OER, faculty development, faculty retention, DEI, belonging/inclusion, online teaching, adult learning, leadership, and student engagement.

Experience

1. Book Author & Co-editor we\'re not Ok Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies

   Cambridge University Press & Assessment

   Dec 2021 — Present

   https://linktr.ee/notokbookproject In the United States, only 6% of the 1.5 million faculty in degree-granting postsecondary institutions is Black. Research shows that, while many institutions tout the idea of diversity recruitment, not much progress has been made to diversify faculty ranks, especially at research-intensive institutions. We\'re Not Ok shares the experiences of Black faculty to take the reader on a journey, from the obstacles of landing a full-time faculty position through the unique struggles of being a Black educator at a predominantly white institution, along with how these deterrents impact inclusion, retention, and mental health. The book provides practical strategies and recommendations for graduate students, faculty, staff, and administrators, along with changemakers, to make strides in diversity, equity, and inclusion. More than a presentation of statistics and anecdotes, it is the start of a dialogue with the intent of ushering actual change that can benefit Black faculty, their students, and their institutions. Available to order on all websites where books are sold such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and Walmart.

Education

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  Ed.D., Adult Learning & Leadership

  2018

• Huron University USA in London

  N/A, Study Abroad

  2000 — 2000

• Pepperdine University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Psychology

  2002 — 2004

• Cardinal Spellman HS

  Diploma, Academic

  1994 — 1998

• Neumann University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  1998 — 2002