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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461196803321

Titolo

Multiculturalism on campus [[electronic resource] ] : theory, models, and practices for understanding diversity and creating inclusion / / edited by Michael J. Cuyjet, Mary F. Howard-Hamilton, and Diane L. Cooper

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sterling, Va., : Stylus Pub., 2011

ISBN

1-57922-541-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (455 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CuyjetMichael J

Howard-HamiltonMary F

CooperDiane L

Disciplina

378/.017

Soggetti

Multicultural education - United States

Cultural pluralism - United States

Minorities - Education (Higher) - United States

Educational equalization - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Understanding multiculturalism and multicultural competence among college students / Mary F. Howard-Hamilton, Michael J. Cuyjet, Diane L. Cooper -- Oppression and its affect on college student identity development / Mary F. Howard-Hamilton, Kandace G. Hinton -- Environmental influences on college culture / Michael J. Cuyjet -- Multicultural identities and shifting selves among college students / Jane Fried -- Latino/latina college students / Anna M. Ortiz, Susana Hernandez -- Asian American and Pacific Islander college students / Anneliese A. Singh, Michael J. Cuyjet, Diane L. Cooper -- African American college students / Lamont A. Flowers, Bettina C. Shuford -- American Indian college students / Vasti Torres, LeManuel Bitsóí -- Biracial and multiracial college students / Kristen A. Renn -- White college students / B. Afeni McNeely Cobham -- International college students / Sevan G. Terzian, Leigh Ann Osborne -- Men and women college students / Merrily Dunn -- Lesbian, gay, bisexual and



transgender college students / Tony Cawthon, Vicki Guthrie -- Nontraditional college students / Fiona J.D. McKinnon, Rosiline D. Floyd -- College students with disabilities / Martha E. Wisbey, Karen S. Kalivoda -- Religious and spiritual diversity among college students / Laura A. Dean, Edward A. Grandpré -- Achieving a cultural competence as a practitioner, student or faculty member : theory to practice / Diane L. Cooper, Mary F. Howard-Hamilton, Michael J. Cuyjet.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents a comprehensive set of resources to guide students of education, faculty, higher education administrators, and student affairs leaders in creating an inclusive environment for under-represented groups on campus. It is intended as a guide to gaining a deeper understanding of the various multicultural groups on college campuses, for faculty in the classroom and professional staff who desire to understand the complexity of the students they serve, as well as reflect on their own values and motivations.