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Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Students / student organizations
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Being
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Yaminah Futch
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Discovery Miles 3 820
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Even though diversity is currently conveyed as a ubiquitous
principle within institutions of higher education, professionals of
color still face issues such as discrimination, the glass ceiling,
lack of mentoring, and limited access to career networks.
Unfortunately, an open channel does not exist for professionals of
color to express their frustrations and genuine concerns. The
narratives in No Ways Tired present a powerful voice about the
experiences of student affairs professionals of color in higher
education, including intersecting identities such as race, class,
and gender. Furthermore, the narratives are nuggets of personal
truth that can serve as a lens for professionals of color who wish
to develop strategies to succeed as they traverse their careers in
higher education. Through the sharing of their visions of success,
lessons learned, and cautionary tales, the authors openly offer
insights about how they have created a way to survive and thrive
within higher education in spite of challenges and distractions.
They also articulate a vision where student affairs professionals
of color can develop fully, be authentic, use their agency, and
effectively contribute. This book includes recommendations for
professionals of color at all levels within higher education and
ways to construct opportunities to flourish. The ultimate goal for
this book is to promote discussions regarding how professionals of
color can be more proactive in developing strategies that are
conducive to their professional and personal success as they
navigate their higher education careers.
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