Diversity in Higher Education – serie
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Mentoring and Diversity in Higher Education
Inbunden, 1997
1778 kr
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This is one of the first volumes that examined the process of mentoring specifically as it is related to effects on advancing diversity on underrepresented minority individuals in higher education settings. This volume presents definitions, concepts, models, and programs that address mentoring in …
Examining Protege-Mentor Experiences
Inbunden, 1998
1778 kr
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This volume presents studies that provide an in-depth look at the experiences of proteges and mentors during the mentoring process in higher education settings. Within the volume are studies examining the effects of mentoring on individuals as well as those examining the perceptions and experiences …
Beyond Small Numbers
Voices of African American PhD Chemists
Inbunden, 1998
1689 kr
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The book provides significant insight into the factors that affect the careers of these scientists and, importantly, gives voice to the many men and women who overcame discrimination, prejudice, and racism to build successful scientific careers. Although 70 percent of those interviewed felt that …
Latinos in Higher Education
Inbunden, 2002
1760 kr
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America faces a serious challenge: the looming surge in Latino college enrollment. Latinos are now the largest minority in the United States, accounting for 12 percent of the population. Yet their presence is scarce in higher education, just 1.7 percent of first-time, full-time students in American …
Lessons in Leadership
Executive Leadership Programs for Advancing Diversity in Higher Education
Inbunden, 2005
1689 kr
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A largely unseen phenomenon is shaping the direction of higher education today: the growth of leadership programs. These programs are hidden ladders that help the talented move up toward university presidencies. Their number and importance are rapidly increasing, and they will more and more …
Support Systems and Services for Diverse Populations
Considering the Intersection of Race, Gender, and the Needs of Black Female Undergraduates
Inbunden, 2011
1252 kr
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More than identity politics, intersectionality regards the inability of institutional structures to remedy discrimination because of the intersection between social dynamics which are often discretely conceived (Crenshaw & Dill, 2009). For a set of Black women workers in the manufacturing context, …
Beyond Stock Stories and Folktales
African Americans' Paths to STEM Fields
Av Henry T. Frierson, William F. Tate
Inbunden, 2011
1415 kr
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Ask practically any academic department chair why they do not have more African Americans among faculty members and they generally respond with stock stories or folktales, which stimulated the title of this volume. Stock stories are akin to grand narratives that explain 'why things are' in ways …
Women of Color in Higher Education
Turbulent Past, Promising Future
Av Gaëtane Jean-Marie, Brenda Lloyd-Jones
Inbunden, 2011
1618 kr
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Historically, women of color have experienced discrimination based on the double jeopardy of race and/or ethnicity, and gender in their quest for access and advancement in higher education. Today's women of color in higher education however are the beneficiaries of courageous and committed women …
Women of Color in Higher Education
Changing Directions and New Perspectives
Av Gaëtane Jean-Marie, Brenda Lloyd-Jones
Inbunden, 2011
1415 kr
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Historically, women of color have experienced discrimination based on the double jeopardy of race and/or ethnicity, and gender in their quest for access and advancement in higher education. Today's women of color in higher education however are the beneficiaries of courageous and committed women …
Black Female Undergraduates on Campus
Successes and Challenges
Av Crystal R. Chambers, Rhonda V. Sharpe
Inbunden, 2012
1266 kr
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Since 1976, increased attention has been paid to the diminishing numbers of Black males in higher education, and rightly so: the total numerical enrollments of Black female undergraduates has outstripped their male counterparts by a factor of nearly 2 to 1. Since intervention, however, the …
Seeding Success in Indigenous Australian Higher Education
Av Rhonda G. Craven, Janet Mooney
Inbunden, 2013
1551 kr
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The comprehensive, phased approach presents four sets of considerations in course redevelopment: design, interaction, media, and evaluation. Each consideration is presented in a separate chapter, which explores the extant literature and applies the latest research and understandings to design …
Latino College Presidents
In Their Own Words
Av David J. Leon, Ruben Martinez
Inbunden, 2013
1456 kr
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Latino College Presidents: In Their Own Words is a collection of autobiographical-professional essays by leading Latino and Latina presidents of colleges and universities across the country. Each has written a chapter based on their personal education and professional lives. \r\nThe presidents …
Maori and Pasifika Higher Education Horizons
Av Clark Tuagalu, Fiona Cram m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
1551 kr
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This volume focuses on the past, current and future success of Maori and Pasifika peoples in tertiary education within Aotearoa New Zealand. Diverse issues are canvassed, from the countries colonial history, to Maori and Pasifika identity, student support initiatives, special populations, pedagogy …
Black Males and Intercollegiate Athletics
An Exploration of Problems and Solutions
Av Robert A. Bennett III, Samuel R. Hodge m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
1469 kr
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This book is needed to help guide the conversation around ways to address the great disparities that impact African American males in intercollegiate athletics. In particular, scholars and practitioners have grappled with issues surrounding the climate and opportunities presented to African …
Infusing Undergraduate Research into Historically Black Colleges and Universities Curricula
Av Jeton McClinton, Mark A. Melton m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
1483 kr
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Undergraduate Research (UGR) is any creative effort undertaken by an undergraduate that advances the knowledge of the student in an academic discipline and leads to new scholarly insights or the creation of new knowledge that adds to the wealth of the discipline. Undergraduate research is valued …
Coercive Community College
Bullying and its Costly Impact on the Mission to Serve Underrepresented Populations
Inbunden, 2016
1208 kr
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Few studies address workplace bullying in American higher education. Leah P.Hollis, EdD, author of Bully in the Ivory Tower addressed the issue of workplace bullying in four-year institutions. This volume replicates the study to reveal that 64% of community college respondents are affected by …
Crisis of Race in Higher Education
A Day of Discovery and Dialogue
Av William F. Tate IV, Nancy Staudt m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
1497 kr
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The compendium of writings in this edited volume sheds light on the event “Race & Ethnicity: A Day of Discovery and Dialogue” at Washington University in St. Louis and the work current students, faculty, and staff are doing to improve inclusivity on campus and in St. Louis. The book includes …
Campus Diversity Triumphs
Valleys of Hope
Inbunden, 2018
1085 kr
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Today's Chief Diversity Officers face tremendous challenges. Among those are threats to Affirmative Action admissions and financial aid programs, the dearth of faculty and staff of color in Predominantly White Institutions, the scarcity of funds to carry out institutional diversity mandates, and …
Underserved Populations at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Pathway to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Av Cheron H. Davis, Adriel Hilton m. fl.
Inbunden, 2018
1181 kr
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This book focuses on the lived experiences of underserved student and faculty populations at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the implications these experiences have for higher education policy. Contributors discuss the contexts and experiences of students and faculty who …
Broadening Participation in STEM
Effective Methods, Practices, and Programs
Av Zayika Wilson-Kennedy, Goldie S. Byrd m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
1114 kr
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U.S. students exit undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs at alarming rates. Less than 50 percent of the undergraduate students who enter STEM degree programs as aspiring freshmen complete degrees in these areas. This is especially true for minorities, whose …
Diversity and Triumphs of Navigating the Terrain of Academe
International Perspectives
Av Raphael Heaggans, Henry T. Frierson
Inbunden, 2019
1022 kr
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Many challenges are faced by under-represented groups in academia. Difficulties during the tenure process, prejudice stemming from affirmative action and higher levels of scrutiny than their colleagues are just a few tribulations experienced by faculty members from minority groups that have gone …
Young, Gifted and Missing
The Underrepresentation of African American Males in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Disciplines
Av Anthony G. Robins, Locksley Knibbs m. fl.
Inbunden, 2022
1009 kr
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Acting as a bridge between the academic and policymaking communities, Young, Gifted and Missing sets the stage for addressing critical issues around why African American men are absent in the STEM disciplines. The authors track the experiences of African American male students in STEM at every …
Journeys of Black Women in Academe
Shared Lessons, Experiences, and Insights
Inbunden, 2024
1090 kr
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What advice or lessons learned would you want seasoned Black women in academe to impart to early and mid-career women faculty, researchers, and administrators of color, especially those of African descent?This book is composed of narratives from Black American women professors who have been in …
Voices of Black Graduate Deans in Advancing Graduate Education at Historically White Universities
Inbunden, 2025
1226 kr
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Black graduate deans at historically white institutions have long navigated the complexities of higher education leadership while advocating for diversity, equity, and student success. This compelling volume brings together their stories, insights, and strategies for transforming graduate …
Role Strain, Adaptation and Contemporary Challenges in Higher Education
A Festschrift in Honor of Dr. Phillip J. Bowman
Inbunden, 2026
1226 kr
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Role Strain, Adaptation and Contemporary Challenges in Higher Education features eleven original contributions that examine student experiences, institutional contexts, mentorship, and pressing issues confronting higher education today. Grounded in the seminal scholarship of Dr. Phillip J. Bowman, …
Beauty and the Burden of Being a Black Professor
Av Cheron H. Davis, Adriel Hilton m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
1077 kr
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It has been well chronicled that Black professors have experienced a long history of inequities and inequalities within the academic space. This volume explores the experiences, challenges and triumphs experienced by Black professors. Including personal essays written by Black professors, this …
Black American Males in Higher Education
Diminishing Proportions
Av Henry T. Frierson, Willie PearsonJr. m. fl.
Inbunden, 2009
1307 kr
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This is the first of two volumes that specifically addresses the subject of the disproportional decline of Black American Males in higher education. For too long, acknowledgment of this issue has been avoided for fear that it would be clearly and too painfully felt. It is apparent that this issue …
Black American Males in Higher Education
Research, Programs and Academe
Av Henry T. Frierson, James H. Wyche m. fl.
Inbunden, 2009
1388 kr
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Volume 7 is the second of two volumes in "Emerald's Diversity in Higher Education" series that specifically address the state of Black American males in higher education today. In this volume, the contributing authors, who as in Volume 6, come from a wide range of institutions and disciplines, …
