Call for Manuscripts: Transforming Academia for Equity

ASPPH invites submissions for a groundbreaking Research Topic in Frontiers in Public Health: Transforming Academia for Equity. This initiative builds on ASPPH's commitment to dismantling racism and promoting inclusive excellence in academic public health, as outlined in our 2030 Strategic Plan and "Dismantling Racism and Structural Racism in Academic Public Health: A Framework" report. The deadline for manuscript summary submissions is January 13, 2025, and the deadline for full manuscript submissions is May 3, 2025.

In partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, ASPPH and seven academic institutions have spent 18 months developing adaptive change strategies to create equitable academic environments. This Research Topicaims to share insights from this transformative journey, highlighting progress, challenges, and successes across diverse public health institutions.

We welcome contributions on the following and more:

• Adaptive change strategies in academic settings
• Case studies of successful transformation initiatives
• Implementation of ASPPH's Framing the Future 2030 recommendations
• Culturally Responsive and Racially Equitable Engagement and Evaluation (CRREEE) strategies
• Innovative approaches to promotion, tenure, and faculty retention
• Student-led social justice initiatives
• Curricula addressing health inequities
• Ethical use of AI in academic transformation

This Research Topic offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of public health education and practice, fostering environments that truly reflect our field's commitment to social justice and inclusive excellence.

Submit your work to Frontiers in Public Health and be part of this crucial conversation in transforming public health academia.