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Session: Navigating Psychological Challenges Amidst Societal Changes

Understanding Moral Injury Among Students of Color Leaving Their Communities

Sunday, October 27, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Room 2208
Students of color (SOC) in doctoral programs face isolation and cultural disconnect due to institutional neglect of their values. The practice of not hiring local graduates exacerbates this, leading to feelings of abandonment and burnout. Testimonios highlight the moral injury inflicted, urging support for SOC and their communities in academia.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the unique challenges faced by students of color (SOC) in doctoral programs, including the impact of cultural disconnection and community disregard on their academic and emotional well-being.
  2. Upon completion, participants will be able to evaluate the concept of moral injury as a framework for understanding the emotional responses of students of color (SOC) experiencing systemic inequities in higher education.
  3. Upon completion, participants will learn the non-traditional qualitative method, Testimonio, that can be used to examine their own experiences.