Supporting Multiculturalism and Gender Diversity in University Settings (Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership)

ISBN 10: 146668321X / ISBN 13: 9781466683211

Published by IGI Global, 2015

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Synopsis: Despite modern technology and the focus on international business striving to make the world a smaller place, many organizations still struggle with the need for diversity and multiculturalism. This issue is also present in academia, as women of color and those previously perceived to be in the ethnic minority continue the journey to become the educators and leaders that universities need. Supporting Multiculturalism and Gender Diversity in University Settings examines the experiences of some of these female leaders and what they learned in their rise through education and academia.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Supporting Multiculturalism and Gender Diversity in University Settings (Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership)
• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 146668321X
• ISBN 13: 9781466683211
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Social Sciences
  • Education
  • American History & Culture

About this title

Synopsis

Despite modern technology and the focus on international business striving to make the world a smaller place, many organizations still struggle with the need for diversity and multiculturalism. This issue is also present in academia, as women of color and those previously perceived to be in the ethnic minority continue the journey to become the educators and leaders that universities need. Supporting Multiculturalism and Gender Diversity in University Settings examines the experiences of some of these female leaders and what they learned in their rise through education and academia. Highlighting stories of feminism, race, and what it means to use these life lessons in the classroom, this book is a valuable resource for higher education administrators, policymakers, and women professionals everywhere.

About the Author

Molly Zhou is a faculty member in the School of Education at Dalton State College. Her research interests are education, culture and diversity, technology, assessment and teacher preparation. Dr. Zhou received her Bachelor's degree in English. She earned her Master's Degree in Educational Administration. Dr. Zhou continued further studies in curriculum studies and she earned her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from University of West Florida. She has published articles on education, teaching and learning, and clinical teacher education. She has co-authored two books on diversity and teacher preparation. Her research studies were presented at regional, national and international conferences. Dr. Zhou loves nature and enjoys walking, hiking, and swimming.