Description:
This book illuminates autoethnographic stories of belonging in higher education in the United States, celebrating diverse experiences and offering insights that make this text essential for researchers, students and professionals in Education, Sociology, Psychology, Student Affairs, African American Studies, and Asian American Studies.
Review Quotes:
"Belonging in Higher Education is a vital piece of scholarship that centers the voices and experiences of diverse faculty who will be the future face of academia. Faculty leaders and university administrators must begin to listen carefully to the experiences of belonging and longing that diverse faculty powerfully share in this important and timely book."
Kevin Roxas, Ph.D, Dean and Professor of Woodring College of Education, Western Washington University, USA.
"Belonging in Higher Education is the book I wished I had before I began my academic career. The authors present multiple viewpoints on the desires, disappointments, and disdain for belonging within university settings. The voices of faculty of color are powerful. The narratives here are more than an academic collection of work but testimonies of humanity. The book benefits university leaders, policy makers, graduate students, and university faculty, especially faculty of color, whose continued agency makes belonging an action in higher education."
LaGarrett King, Ph.D, Director, Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education, University at Buffalo, USA.
"Belonging in Higher Education is an indispensable resource that sheds light on the vital importance of fostering belonging in academia. Through the rich and diverse voices of faculty members, this book offers profound insights into the nuanced experiences and challenges faced by underrepresented groups within higher education. With empathy and expertise, the authors navigate topics ranging from institutional culture to inclusive teaching practices, offering practical strategies for creating inclusive and affirming environments where all faculty members can thrive. This timely and thought-provoking volume not only deepens our understanding of the complexities of belonging but also serves as a rallying cry for institutions to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion as foundational pillars of academic excellence. A must-read for educators, administrators, and advocates committed to cultivating inclusive communities and unlocking the full potential of higher education."
Antonio L. Ellis, Ed.D. Senior Professorial Lecturer and Director of Institute on Education Equity and Justice (SIEEJ), American University School of Education, USA.