Faculty Research - Dr. Dannielle Joy Davis
Dr. Davis named a New Generation Scholar
Dr. Dannielle Joy Davis, assistant professor in the College of Education and Health Professions’s Education Leadership and Policy Studies Department, was named a New Generation Scholar by the Center for Gender in Organizations at Simmons Graduate College. She was selected based upon the quality of her research, the relevance of the research to the work of the Center and her commitment to complete writing on the topic, which will be published as part of the Center’s Insight Paper Series. This work, entitled “Collegiality in Black and White: Barriers to Access of Multi-racial Networks Amongst Women,” focuses on the development of women’s faculty writing groups as forms of social activism and their affect upon the community engagement and productivity of group members.
Dr. Davis’ work has drawn the attention of policy makers and scholars nationwide. For instance, “Access to Academe: The Importance of Mentoring to Black Students” was the fourth most read article out of 125 refereed journal publications in 2008 for The Negro Educational Review. In addition, “Mentorship and the Socialization of Underrepresented Minorities into the Professoriate: Examining Various Influences” inspired design of the evaluation plan for Florida's 2009 Governor's Summer Scholars Program. Her scholarship and expertise in mentorship and minority outcomes in education prompted her invitation to join the program’s evaluation team.
Dr. Dannielle Joy Davis’ current research focuses on experiences of marginalized groups in education. Specifically she is studying minority students and faculty in higher education, as well as the connection between the retention of underrepresented students and academics. For more information on Dr. Davis and her work, please see the following sites:
Dr. Dannielle Davis' Research Profile
CGO New Generation of Scholars Program