The article addresses the lack of conservative representation in higher education and offers potential Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) solutions. It suggests two primary strategies: motivating conservatives to become professors by appealing to their sense of community or providing financial incentives to support their academic careers. While financial support may attract conservatives into academia, it raises concerns about policing ideological purity and ensuring that the assistance is not exploited by non-conservatives. Furthermore, there is unease that conservative students might shift their viewpoints during their academic experiences, posing another significant hurdle to addressing conservative underrepresentation.
If conservatives view academia as unattractive due to lower salaries, two strategies emerge: convincing them to 'take one for the team' or offering financial incentives for conservative professors.
Expanding financial support for conservative professors could encourage more to enter academia, but ideological purity checks are necessary to prevent exploitation by non-conservatives.
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