Eric R. Felix

Bio: Eric R. Felix is an academic researcher from San Diego State University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Equity (economics) & Policy analysis. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 13 publications receiving 104 citations. Previous affiliations of Eric R. Felix include University of Southern California.

Developing Agency for Equity-Minded Change

Abstract: This chapter highlights the use of the Equity Scorecard with the Community College of Aurora. The Equity Scorecard is a theory-based strategy that assists community colleges in embedding equity into their institutional norms, practices, and policies.

The decentralization of race: tracing the dilution of racial equity in educational policy

Abstract: This article examines California’s Student Equity Policy crafted by policymakers to “avoid an underclass of ethnic minorities” in higher education. We combine tenets from critical race theory, inte...

Achieving Racial Equity From the Bottom-Up? The Student Equity Policy in the California Community Colleges:

Abstract: Can equity policies foster success and close the outcome gaps experienced by racially minoritized students in community colleges? Using a critical policy analysis and equity-mindedness framework, w...

Planning as strategy for improving Black and Latinx student equity: Lessons from nine California community colleges

Abstract: In 2014, California policymakers passed the Student Equity Plans (SEP) policy to address disparities in the community college system. The reform effort formalized a campus-wide planning effort that required institutions to examine their data for disparities, develop goals and strategies to mitigate identified inequities, and use new fiscal resources to realize their plans. In recent years, there has been an increase in the enactment of state-level higher education policies, but few, if any, have focused on the notion of equity or explicitly named racial and ethnic groups as policy beneficiaries. This study examines nine student equity plans in the state’s largest community college district. Drawing upon critical policy analysis, we place a focus on understanding if, and how, the planning process was used to address inequities facing Black and Latinx students. Based on our analysis we found several themes on how plans identified and address barriers facing Black and Latinx students. After examining 178 equity activities, we found only 28 promising activities that explicitly targeted Black and Latinx students with culturally relevant, data-driven, evidence-based strategies. These findings have compelling implications for policymakers seeking to develop reform efforts and institutions using policy to address current and historic inequities faced by Black and Latinx students. The use of planning for improvement is commonplace in educational policy, but we find that more training and capacity-building efforts are necessary to use planning as an opportunity to address racial inequity in community college.

California's Student Equity Policy: An unexploited opportunity among Hispanic-serving community colleges

Abstract: This article examines California’s Student Equity Plan policy, which requires community colleges to identify inequities, develop activities, and create goals for achieving equitable outcomes in higher education. We provide an analysis of the Equity Plans submitted by a subset of HSI (Hispanic-serving institution) community colleges and focus on these questions: • In what ways do the Equity Plans of HSI community colleges address the success of Latina/o students? • Do the Equity Plans reflect the HSI status of the institution? • Do HSI’s Equity Plans focus on the most serious barriers to Latino/a success (e.g., developmental education and transfer)? Because HSI community colleges provide a majority of credentials and degrees and they represent a pathway to transfer, we see the potential for HSIs to reduce educational inequality through the Student Equity Plan process and funding ($530 million since 2014). Specifically, do HSIs take advantage of the Student Equity Plan process and funding as an opportunity to build their capacity to produce better and more equitable outcomes for Latinos/as? Or do they approach equity more broadly and generically? Our analysis sheds light on the ways in which HSIs address policy mandates strategically to build their capacity and strengthen their identity. 76 E. r. FElix, A. TrinidAd, C. d. Ching, And E. M. BEnsiMón

What About Us

Abstract: Established in 2006, TATA Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited operates as the nodal point for Tata businesses in West Africa. TATA Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited has a strong presence in Nigeria with investments exceeding USD 10 million. The company was established in Lagos, Nigeria as a subsidiary of TATA Africa Holdings (SA) (Pty) Limited, South Africa and serves as the hub of Tata’s operations in Nigeria and the rest of West Africa.

The Uses of the University

Abstract: A definite idea of the university is the product of the times. As university s social being has been changeable, its-idea must be changed as time goes on. Futuristic universities must be re-classified: one is so-called brand-name university, uses of which are to contribute knowledge; another so-called mass-provider university, uses of which are provide trained personnel, namely, to train learned, skilled and numerous workers. It is the key to understand the uses of university when we discuss the ideas of university.