Full Description
In this edited volume, diversity practitioners in the field of higher education speak about the transformative journeys that led them to become Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs).
Not always an easy path, chapter authors lay bare the challenges and successes of doing this important work in a society that is becoming increasingly hostile to their efforts. The narratives in this intriguing volume unpack the various pathways for DEI practitioners to practice their craft, step into the CDO role, and maintain a sense of self and wholeness while doing so. Full of wisdom and practical insights, this volume helps CDOs understand how to focus on educational priorities that champion access and affordability, equity and social mobility, belonging, and the promise of education, while building bridges across differences. Chapters conclude with key insights to reiterate major lessons from each author's journey, along with guiding questions for reflection.
Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education Today is written for practitioners at all levels of higher education, but especially aspiring diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders. It's also an important resource for current CDOs in their efforts to support institutions seeking to fulfill their educational mission and strengthen the enrichment of undergraduate, graduate, and professional level scholars.
Contents
Part 1: Pathway and Purpose
1. Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now
Sylvia Carey-Butler
2. Feeding my 'Superpower' or Embracing my Spirit
R. Adidi Etim-Hunting
3. Negotiating Your Non-Negotiables
Sonia J. Toson
4. The Journey, The Struggle, and The Progress
Tamara A. Johnson
Part 2: Impact and Transformation
5. Dialogue and 'DEI': Two Sides of the Same Coin of Justice
Ed Lee III
6. A Framework for the Sustainability of WOC DEIA+ Practitioners: A Queen's Collective
Alexis J. Stokes, Sherri H. Benn, Luz Janet Mejias, Angela N. Spranger, Caryn Reed-Hendon, J. Camille Hall, Ria DasGupta, and R. Adidi Etim-Hunting
7. The Extraordinary Power of Kindness: Reshaping Organizational Culture as a CDO
Yves-Rose Porcena
Part 3: Perfecting the Pivot
8. From Boardrooms to Breakthroughs: Perfecting the Pivot
TaJuan R. Wilson
9. History of a CDO's Journey Over 50 Years
Benjamin D. Reese, Jr.
10. Navigating Nepantla
Carolyn J. Morales
11. Coda: We Can Build the World We Want to See: Reflections on the Roots, Branches, and Future of DEI Work
Anneliese Singh
