Driving change through diversity and globalization : transformative leadership in the academy / James A. Anderson ; foreword by Ronald A. Crutcher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anderson, James A. (James Alan), 1948-

Contributor:

Kathryn Faul and Joseph A. Wallace Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multicultural education--United States.

Multicultural education.

Education and globalization.

United States.

Education, Higher--Curricula--United States.

Education, Higher.

Education, Higher--Curricula.

Education and globalization--United States.

Physical Description:

x, 198 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Sterling, Va. : Stylus Pub., 2008.

Summary:

"Drawing on his many years of teaching and research about teaching and learning, as well as his broad experience at many levels in higher education institutions, Anderson presents a guidebook for transformational change. However, rather than simply espousing lofty ideals, Anderson's book presents both thorough analyses of the challenges as well as practical examples and recommendations for successful implementation. What is new about his vision of transformative change is the recognition that everyone in the institution, from those in academic and student affairs to the president and the trustees, can play a leadership role. He offers each constituency a clear sense of the benefits of adopting the twin values of diversity and globalism."

Contents:

Defining diversity in learning-centered contexts

Shifting the organizational perspective on diversity : institutional and academic change

Shaping the academic discussion about diversity

Accounting for diversity within the teaching and learning paradigm

Practical teaching strategies that engage student differences

Balancing the traditional curriculum with inclusion and diversity

Empowering the voice of diverse students in the college classroom

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Kathryn Faul and Joseph A. Wallace Fund.

ISBN:

9781579220983

1579220983

OCLC:

104865653