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  • Microaggressions Faced by African American Faculty in Higher Education

    Edited by LaVelle Hendricks, Dimitra Jackson Smith, Delarious O. Stewart ...
    African American faculty in higher education often encounter microaggressions that reflect and reinforce broader systems of racial inequality. These instances can include questioning their credentials, misidentifying them as non-faculty, or expecting them to represent the entire Black experience. While less overt than traditional forms of racism, microaggressions carry significant psychological ... Read more

    $130.99 USD

  • Persisting Challenges of Racism in Contemporary Society

    Edited by LaVelle Hendricks, Dimitra Smith, Delarious Stewart, Faye Barner ...
    In contemporary society, racism is not only an individual attitude but also embedded in systems such as education, healthcare, and criminal justice, leading to disparities in access and outcomes. The rise of social movements has highlighted these issues, advocating for equity and justice while challenging ingrained prejudices. Additionally, the intersectionality of racism with other forms of ... Read more

    $134.99 USD

  • The Giving African American Scholar: Fostering Growth Through Academic Altruism

    Edited by Dimitra Smith, LaVelle Hendricks ...
    Black scholars have long played a transformative role in higher education through mentorship, community engagement, intellectual leadership, and the sharing of knowledge across generations. Within academic spaces, the act of giving extends beyond teaching and research, shaping supportive networks that help students and emerging scholars navigate systems that have historically lacked equity and ... Read more

    $139.99 USD

  • The Lack of Asian Leadership in Higher Education

    Edited by Tony Lee, LaVelle Hendricks, Dimitra J. Smith ...
    Asian students and faculty are often portrayed as a success story in American higher education—a visible symbol of academic achievement, excellence, and upward mobility. Yet beneath this narrative lies a striking paradox. While Asians are well represented in classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices, they remain significantly underrepresented in positions of institutional leadership. ... Read more

    $130.99 USD

  • Forms of Loss and the Process of Grieving in the Black Community

    Edited by Christian Henry, LaVelle Hendricks, Dimitra J. Smith ...
    Personal experience, cultural traditions, historical trauma, and ongoing structural inequalities often shape loss and grief in the Black community. Beyond individual grief, forms of loss include racial violence, displacement, or health disparities. These complex losses influence how grief is expressed, processed, and supported in families and communities. Understanding the grieving process in this ... Read more

    $116.99 USD

  • Changing the Stigma of Mental Health Among African Americans: Moving From Denial to Acceptance

    Edited by LaVelle Hendricks, Dimitra Smith ...
    Mental health among African Americans historically has been kept secret, and often has been subject to intense denial from both the individuals with mental health concerns and their communities. Thus, African Americans have remained shielded from treatments that are currently available, which may allow them to become mentally healthier and find a sense of psychological homeostasis. Recognizing ... Read more

    $229.99 USD

  • The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact

    Edited by John A. Kuykendall, Dimitra Jackson Smith, Joy M. Jackson, Dantrayl Smith, LaVelle Hendricks ...
    High-quality higher education leadership is critical to student engagement, persistence, and graduation outcomes. With higher education institutions pushing for Black student enrollment and effective and innovative strategies to retain current students, leadership in institutions must reflect the Black academics they serve. In addition, there is a shortage of Black department heads, deans, and ... Read more

    $206.99 USD

  • Hispanic Leadership in Higher Education

    Edited by LaVelle Hendricks, Dimitra Smith, Elsa Villarreal, Jose Parra, Melissa Arrambide ...
    In the landscape of higher education, a persistent gap exists, casting shadows on the full potential of Hispanic professionals to rise as leaders. The complexities of their journey, from faculty to administrative roles, remain enshrouded, impeding progress toward greater representation and impact. Hispanic Leadership in Higher Education is an illuminating book with research that is poised to ... Read more

    $224.99 USD

  • Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Emerging Research and Opportunities

    Edited by Dimitra J. Smith, Rhonda Lewis, Leslie Singleton ...
    Community colleges are essential in preparing the 21st century workforce. Research has indicated that there is a shortage of individuals prepared for skilled workforce opportunities, such as plumbers, electricians, and many others. In fact, while college is essential in workforce development, it is not the only route that can lead to a successful livelihood. Developing a skill that transfers into ... Read more

    $161.99 USD

  • Examining the Impact of Community Colleges on the Global Workforce

    Edited by Stephanie J. Jones, Dimitra Jackson Smith ...
    In an effort to create a more educated workforce in the United States, many community colleges are implementing new practices and strategies to assist under-prepared students. These efforts will ultimately support a stronger and more resilient global workforce. Examining the Impact of Community Colleges on the Global Workforce provides relevant theoretical and conceptual frameworks, best practices ... Read more

    $157.99 USD

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  • Asian Women in Corporate America: Emerging Research and Opportunities

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