Foundations of a Resilience Model Pipeline for Black Male Well-Being and Leadership Principles

Abstract

Resilience refers to the capacity to undergo and overcome stressors. While policies for diversity, equity, and inclusion are being prioritized in higher education institutions, Black males currently in administrative positions or in the leadership pipeline experience issues that may not be experienced by their White counterparts and other faculty of color. Resilience in these roles is necessary when navigating underrepresentation matters, microaggressions, and burnout to aid in job satisfaction and sustainability. For this context, stability is specific to the intrinsic and extrinsic constructs of finding meaning, purpose, and social support to promote overall well-being through the George Mason Resiliency Model framework. As institutions work to diversify the Black male leadership pipeline and ensure well-being, special consideration should be given to mentorship models and inclusive leadership training.