Driving Change Through Diversity and Globalization - Softcover

Anderson, James A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579220991 ISBN 13: 9781579220990

Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Book Description

“On rare occasions one finds a book that reframes prior visions. Such books one does not merely read, but one returns to study. Anderson’s Driving Change is such a book. The first three chapters provide a framework for understanding diversity and globalization, which moves beyond the limits of affirmative action, ethnic studies, and overseas study tours. The theoretical discussion is rooted in the premise that universities’ (read also society’s) ability to work with diversity and globalization will determine the nature of their futures. Following a discussion of principles, Anderson moves from theory to practice, giving illustrations of campuses that have embraced some facet of this new vision applying it either in terms of teaching strategies and methods, curricular organization, and/or student development. The fact that Anderson is able to draw on working applications gives credence to his theoretical propositions.”―Irene Hecht, Director, Department Leadership Programs, ACE

About the Author

James A. Anderson is Chancellor of Fayetteville State University. He is also Professor of Psychology. He was previously Vice President for Student Success and the Vice-Provost for Institutional Assessment and Diversity at the University at Albany.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1579220991
• ISBN 13: 9781579220990
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208