Bücher der Reihe Contemporary Perspectives on Access, Equity and Achievement

Discusses how traditions and elitist assumptions make it very difficult to recruit, retain, and engage African-American males. The authors examine these issues from multiple perspectives that highlight research, policies and practices impacting the experiences of African American males.

Established in 2006, the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE), formerly constituted as the Black Caucus (American Association of Higher Education), has been the consistent voice of Black issues in academe. This book explores important issues across multiple fields-fields represented by the scholars/members of AABHE.

Highlights how student affairs has grown as a field of practice in response to the growth of student diversity on college campuses, and honours the remarkable career of Melvin C. Terrell. Researchers, practitioners, and key decision makers will equally be empowered to employ the lessons and approaches informed by the evolution of student affairs over the past 30 years.

Explores educational structures that communicate high expectations for student and teacher performance and provide individualized instruction, mentoring, and support beyond graduation in order to help develop men and women of confidence, skill, leadership, and integrity and ensure high levels of success.

Explores educational structures that communicate high expectations for student and teacher performance and provide individualized instruction, mentoring, and support beyond graduation in order to help develop men and women of confidence, skill, leadership, and integrity and ensure high levels of success.

Offers a response to the growing need to highlight the multifaceted aspects of urban education particularly focusing on common issues and solutions in urban environments. Additionally, the book explores the challenges facing urban educators and students and offers progressive initiatives toward resolutions.

Explores many topics related to the community college role in K-12 teacher education, including the community college mission, the policy landscape, partnerships, the transfer function, the community college baccalaureate, and others. Throughout, the authors explore implications of access, equity, and geography and conclude with recommendations.

Explores many topics related to the community college role in K-12 teacher education, including the community college mission, the policy landscape, partnerships, the transfer function, the community college baccalaureate, and others. Throughout, the authors explore implications of access, equity, and geography and conclude with recommendations.

Illustrates the state of multicultural education and articulates what educators committed to equity, inclusion, and a more just society must do to ensure the goals of multicultural education survive in the current age. Contributors bridge foundational knowledge with contemporary understandings.

Shares perspectives of diverse women doctoral students and how their cultural identities assist them with navigating the academic landscape. The book also provides insight for current female doctoral students about strategic positioning as a student within the doctoral program and personal necessary transformation in academia.