Pros
A lot of opportunities for learning and development. Good technology & access to resources. Fairly good guest speakers.
Cons
I’ve seen countless cases of nepotism, cronyism, and favoritism related to hiring, promotion, and raises. When I’ve seen this, information on what makes this person the best person for the job is rarely shared. There also seems to be a lack of transparency related to recruitment, hiring processes & practices, and not enough community involvement. I’ve seen a lot of great emails and speakers related to Black Lives Matter, but very slow changes and minimal opportunities for community involvement. We need new people to bring in new ideas and not just focus on reforming systems & practices that have failed people of color.