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Scholarship March 29, 2017

Driving Change through Diversity and Globalization: Transformative Leadership in the Academy

The Wabash Center

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Author
Anderson, James A.
Publisher
Stylus, Sterling, VA
ISBN
9781579220983
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction

ch. 1 Defining Diversity in Learning-Centered Contexts
ch. 2 Shifting the Organizational Perspective on Diversity: Institutional and Academic Change
ch. 3 Shaping the Academic Discussion About Diversity
ch. 4 Accounting for Diversity Within the Teaching and Learning Paradigm
ch. 5 Practical Teaching Strategies That Engage Student Differences
ch. 6 Balancing the Traditional Curriculum with Inclusion and Diversity
ch. 7 Empowering the Voice of Diverse Students in the College Classroom
ch. 8 Responsibility and Accountability: A Willingness to Examine Our Promises and Processes

Appendix A
Summary of Findings in Relation to Research Questions
Appendix B
Perceptions of Academic Leadership and Competency and Diversity Outcomes
Appendix C
Organizational Assessment of Diversity and Leadership
Appendix D
Student Survey on Classroom Environment

Index
This book significantly advances discussion of the mission of higher education in today's multicultural environment and global economy. It sets out the challenges and considerations that must be addressed by administrative leaders, by trustees, and others who shape the vision and direction of the institution but most particularly by academic deans and faculty.

The author makes the case that the inclusion of a diversity and globalization in disciplinary work contributes to the research agendas of individual faculty and their departments, aligns with scholarly values, and promotes such student learning goals as tolerance of ambiguity and paradox, critical thinking and creativity. He offers a strategic vision of success, backed by theory and examples of effective application, for creating transformative change; and provides a roadmap to implementing inclusive pedagogical practices and curricula.

With implementation dependent on leadership and participation at every level of an institution, everyone with a stake in its future should read this book. (From the Publisher)