The Center on Race and Social Problems created the Faculty Affiliate Program to grow a community network of faculty interested in social justice and race-related research to foster collaboration and increase the collective impact of our community-engaged research. The Center on Race and Social Problems is dedicated to dismantling racism and oppression and achieving social justice through rigorous research and practice. While race and ethnicity are at the epicenter of our mission, we support work that advances equity for all groups who have experienced systematic marginalization.
Benefits of Joining
· Your picture, contact info and areas of research identified on our website.
· Highlights about your work, research and accomplishments featured on our website and bi-weekly Newsletter (CRSPConnect)
· Access to opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement in social justice related research and programs
· Access to a network of scholars and collaborators through CRSP’s Race and Equity Collaboratory Platform (launching April 2025)
· Access to resources within CRSP (e.g., marketing and communications support, social media support, student worker support etc.)
Expectations of Becoming a CRSP Faculty Affiliate
· Attend our Monthly Faculty Affiliate Meetings (Dates to be determined)
· Promote and attend CRSP events and programs
· Share updates about your work with the CRSP team so we can make your work more visible
· Be willing to speak on behalf of CRSP (to the press, or a community partner etc.) should we get calls for expertise that aligns with your area
· Actively participate in thought work around the CRSP vision for the future (e.g., suggestions for guest speakers, sitting on subcommittees for major upcoming and future events, research proposals and programs etc.)
If your work aligns with this mission, we hope you will complete our brief application to become a formal CRSP Faculty Affiliate: CRSP Faculty Affiliate Application
Questions? Contact us at CRSP@pitt.edu