基本説明
Based on interviews with pioneers in the field, the author draws upon their personal experiences to examine the challenges and dilemmas facing minority members who choose the route of educational leadership.
Full Description
This comprehensive study of leaders of color in higher education is a must-read for anyone wishing to understand and/or navigate a career path through the dangerous waters of white-controlled, status quo universities and community colleges in the United States. Based on interviews with pioneers in the field, the author draws upon their personal experiences - and his own-to examine the challenges and dilemmas facing minority members who choose the route of educational leadership. How creative leaders overcome these barriers to success in the academy is the major theme of the volume. The differing issues facing African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, American Indians, and women of color are all addressed in detail, and their commonalities noted. A list of helpful suggestions concerning activism, leadership style, institutional politics, mentorship, and roles are included to help those who contemplate this career path.
Contents
Part 1 Foreword Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Introduction Part 4 Section I: Change, Difficulty, and Leadership Chapter 5 Chapter 1: Overcoming Much Adversity Chapter 6 Chapter 2: What Progress? Chapter 7 Chapter 3: Leadership: Metamorphosing Higher Education and Creating a Democratic Society Part 8 Section II: The Challenges and Dilemmas in Leading Chapter 9 Chapter 4: Pioneers As Educational Giants Chapter 10 Chapter 5: African American Leaders: Carving Out a Path from Hard Rock Chapter 11 Chapter 6: Latino Leaders: Conflicting Expectations, ¿Sì or No? Chapter 12 Chapter 7: Women of Color: Double the Problems, Twice Enriched Chapter 13 Chapter 8: Asian American Paradox: The "Model Minority" Still Begets Exclusion Chapter 14 Chapter 9: American Indians: Noble But Still Forgotten Part 15 Section III: Professional Growth and Keeping the Faith Chapter 16 Chapter 10: Lessons Learned and Consequences of Action Chapter 17 Chapter 11: The Rainbow Will Appear Part 18 References Part 19 About the Author Part 20 Index