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This book comprehensively reviews the factors that facilitate
access and success of Black students in STEM majors in higher
education, and it shares compelling testimonies from Black STEM
professionals that will help inspire the next generation of Black
scientists and engineers. Most experts agree that America's success
depends on having a workforce that is highly prepared in STEM
areas. Unfortunately, students of color continue to be
underrepresented in higher education, and specifically, in
completing degrees and entering careers within the STEM fields.
This book supports African American students (as well as all
students) who are interested in STEM careers, providing information
on the top colleges with STEM-related programs, particularly those
that best support racially diverse students; practical advice for
preparing for entrance into STEM programs; and inspirational
stories of successful African Americans in STEM-related careers.
Authored by three educators expert in the areas of academic
development of African Americans and minorities, STEM, and higher
education, The African American Student's Guide to STEM Careers
focuses on preparing Black students for STEM from K-12 through
graduate school. Readers will more fully appreciate the importance
of STEM, recognize why more Black students need to be more actively
engaged in these disciplines, and understand how to prepare Black
students for success in STEM throughout the educational pipeline.
Addresses how African American students can plan and prepare for a
career in STEM, choose a college and STEM program, pay for college,
choose their major, continue to graduate school, and choose a
career in STEM Discusses the importance of Black students being
more engaged in STEM and identifies ways to prepare them for
success in the STEM fields from K-12 to graduate school Highlights
ways educators can formulate actionable plans to help increase the
success of Black students in STEM Presents personal testimonies
from professionals in STEM that will inspire the next generation of
Black scientists and engineers
This volume explores the unique experiences of student affairs
professionals at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the US. In
doing so, it highlights broader challenges faced by MSIs and
highlights ways in which these have been countered by effective
student affairs practice. Recognizing that the role of student
affairs practitioners at MSIs often differs from that of their
contemporaries in other types of institution, this volume offers
important insight into the context of student affairs at
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Predominantly Black
Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander- Serving Institutions. Drawing on
rich qualitative data, chapters identify examples of best practices
to foster student growth, ensure culturally relevant approaches,
and enhance collaboration between academic and administrative
departments. The volume thereby showcases the important
contribution that these institutions, and the professionals within
them, make to the US Higher Education landscape and the success of
minority students. This text will benefit researchers, academics,
and educators with an interest in student affairs practice, higher
education management, and inclusive education. Those interested in
the sociology of education as well as race and ethnicity studies
will also benefit from the volume.
Strong, effective, and innovative leadership is critical for
institutions of higher education, especially for Minority-Serving
Institutions (MSIs). Indeed, research and examples have shown
leadership instability among some types of MSIs, while discussions
and research on effective leadership for other MSIs is noticeably
absent from the extant literature. In this volume, noted experts,
researchers, and leaders discuss opportunities and challenges for
leadership across the full range of MSIs, while creating a dialogue
on leadership models and best practices. Chapters explore issues at
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic
Serving Institutions(HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities
(TCUs), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander
Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). This book helps higher education
and student affairs scholars and administrators unpack contemporary
leadership issues and strategies, and synthesizes best practices to
help MSI leaders increase the effectiveness and sustainability of
their institutions.
Strong, effective, and innovative leadership is critical for
institutions of higher education, especially for Minority-Serving
Institutions (MSIs). Indeed, research and examples have shown
leadership instability among some types of MSIs, while discussions
and research on effective leadership for other MSIs is noticeably
absent from the extant literature. In this volume, noted experts,
researchers, and leaders discuss opportunities and challenges for
leadership across the full range of MSIs, while creating a dialogue
on leadership models and best practices. Chapters explore issues at
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic
Serving Institutions(HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities
(TCUs), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander
Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). This book helps higher education
and student affairs scholars and administrators unpack contemporary
leadership issues and strategies, and synthesizes best practices to
help MSI leaders increase the effectiveness and sustainability of
their institutions.
The latest book in the Key Issues on Diverse College Students
series explores the state of Black women students in higher
education. Delineating key issues, proposing an original student
success model, and describing what institutions can do to better
support this group, this important book provides a succinct but
comprehensive exploration of this underrepresented and often
neglected population on college campuses. Full of practical
recommendations for working across academic and student affairs,
this is a useful guide for administrators, faculty, and
practitioners interested in creating pathways for Black female
college student success. Whether this book is read cover to cover
or used as a resource manual, the pages contain critical insights
that should be taken into serious consideration wherever Black
women college students are concerned.
The latest book in the Key Issues on Diverse College Students
series explores the state of Black women students in higher
education. Delineating key issues, proposing an original student
success model, and describing what institutions can do to better
support this group, this important book provides a succinct but
comprehensive exploration of this underrepresented and often
neglected population on college campuses. Full of practical
recommendations for working across academic and student affairs,
this is a useful guide for administrators, faculty, and
practitioners interested in creating pathways for Black female
college student success. Whether this book is read cover to cover
or used as a resource manual, the pages contain critical insights
that should be taken into serious consideration wherever Black
women college students are concerned.
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