Equity (Issues) for All, Historical Archaeology as a Profession in the 21st Century
Channel: Recording Archaeology
Date: 2015-07-10

Equity (Issues) for All, Historical Archaeology as a Profession in the 21st Century

Chairs: Ashley Morton (Fort Walla Walla Museum), Lewis C. Jones (Indiana University Bloomington)

Panelists: Benjamin Ford (Indiana University of Pennsylvania), William A White (University of Arizona),
Mary Rossi (Eppard Vision/Applied Preservation Technologies), Kelly Bush (Equinox Research and
Consulting International Inc.)

Working as a historical archaeologist in the 21st century presents new and old challenges for women, minorities, and the privileged. Equity issues affect all whether direct or indirect; this session focuses on the immediate concerns of emerging professionals in both CRM and academia as they navigate upwards in these spheres. The goal of this session is to provide a semi-formal setting for “ladder-climbers” to interact with upper-management through a set question and answer period and informal round table
format. Topics discussed include but are not limited to tips and lessons, and gender and ethnicity workplace climate. This is an opportunity for professional development at a higher level.