Latino college presidents : in their own words / edited by David J. León, Rubén O. Martinez.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

León, David J. (David Jess)

Martinez, Ruben Orlando.

Series:

Diversity in higher education ; v. 13.

Diversity in higher education, 1479-3644 ; v. 13

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic American college presidents--United States--Biography.

Hispanic American college presidents.

Education, Higher--United States.

Education, Higher.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (304 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

United Kingdom : Emerald, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Latino college presidents : in their own words is a collection of autobiographical-professional essays by leading Latino and Latina presidents of colleges and universities across the country. Each has written a chapter based on their personal education and professional lives. The presidents divide their essays into three sections: 1) Surviving the educational pipeline to obtain an advanced degree, in which they detail their parents' support and at times sacrifices for their children's educational dreams; 2) Moving up the faculty/administrative ladders, in which they cite challenges they experienced and numerous examples from their backgrounds that helped them become successful professors and administrators; 3) Advice for up-and-coming administrators, in which they describe numerous projects they designed and implemented, often reflecting their parents' values and impact on their long careers.

Contents:

Introduction : Coronando La Academia / Rubén O. Martinez, David J. León

The status of Latino presidents in U.S. public higher education / David J. León, Rubén O. Martinez

Shifts happen : the journey of a Latina college president / Erlinda J. Martinez

Career path of a Latina college president / Herlinda Martinez Glasscock

A lonely road to the presidency / Leslie Anne Navarro

Chicano college presidents : the role of the college in community transformation / Monte E. Perez

Leadership perspectives: from migrant fields to the presidency / Rodolfo Arévalo

The road to college president : an unconventional journey / Ricardo R. Fernández

Lessons in leadership : how experiences and values have shaped my presidency / William V. Flores

Staying in school - forever : from student to president / Mildred García

The university presidency and public higher education in a changing and diverse America : a California story / Alexander Gonzalez

On becoming a university president : a Latino perspective / Ricardo Romo

Two roads converge / Francisco G. Cigarroa

Conclusion : future climbers : lessons learned and final thoughts / Rubén O. Martinez, David J. León.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

Print version record

ISBN:

9781783501434

178350143X