In this paper, we engage in reflexivity to explore our experiences with race and research. Employing critical race theory as a framework, we engage in a dialogue about the risks and benefits of White scholars exploring race in higher education research. Through this conversation, we attempt to problematize the use of CRT by White scholars and provide a framework for scholars to consider when engaging in research related to race. Further, we intend to model the difficult dialogues in which White women and women of Color must engage to support each other as scholars in higher education.
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at California State University
Shametrice Davis is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at California State University, Long Beach. Her research focuses on intersections of individual and organizational identity. Integral to her research is a strengths-based approach to researching successful operations at historically Black colleges and universities.
Assistant Professor, University of Georgia in the College Student Affairs Administration program
Chris Linder is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the College Student Affairs Administration program. Her research interests include equity and social justice in higher education, with a specific focus on sexual violence and student activism.