As a new generation of African Americans completes college, an increasing number of students are aspiring to the Ph.D. as a stepping stone to a career in the academy and to fully participate in shaping our society. Most African Americans are conscious that they are the first in their families to embark on this journey. They are aware they will meet barriers and prejudice, are likely to face isolation and frustration, and find few sources of support along the way.
This book, by twenty-four Black scholars who -have been there, - offers a guide to aspiring doctoral students to the...
As a new generation of African Americans completes college, an increasing number of students are aspiring to the Ph.D. as a stepping stone to a career...
This volume provides insights into the teaching and learning practices and experiences of diversity educators and their students. College-level teachers from such disciplines as biology, social work, sex education, communication, political science, English literature, and criminology share their general philosophy of teaching and the challenges they face in the classroom.
This unique book integrates compelling letters from former students within each teacher's chapter. These narratives provide insightful observations about diversity lessons learned while in class-and how classroom...
This volume provides insights into the teaching and learning practices and experiences of diversity educators and their students. College-level teache...
