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“dimitra j smith”

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  • The Lack of Asian Leadership in Higher Education

    Edited by Tony Lee, LaVelle Hendricks, Dimitra J. Smith ...
    Asian students and faculty are often portrayed as a success story in American higher education—a visible symbol of academic achievement, excellence, and upward mobility. Yet beneath this narrative lies a striking paradox. While Asians are well represented in classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices, they remain significantly underrepresented in positions of institutional leadership. ... Read more

    $130.99 USD

  • Forms of Loss and the Process of Grieving in the Black Community

    Edited by Christian Henry, LaVelle Hendricks, Dimitra J. Smith ...
    Personal experience, cultural traditions, historical trauma, and ongoing structural inequalities often shape loss and grief in the Black community. Beyond individual grief, forms of loss include racial violence, displacement, or health disparities. These complex losses influence how grief is expressed, processed, and supported in families and communities. Understanding the grieving process in this ... Read more

    $116.99 USD

  • Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Emerging Research and Opportunities

    Edited by Dimitra J. Smith, Rhonda Lewis, Leslie Singleton ...
    Community colleges are essential in preparing the 21st century workforce. Research has indicated that there is a shortage of individuals prepared for skilled workforce opportunities, such as plumbers, electricians, and many others. In fact, while college is essential in workforce development, it is not the only route that can lead to a successful livelihood. Developing a skill that transfers into ... Read more

    $161.99 USD

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  • The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse

    Hope through Trauma

    by Judah Oudshoorn, Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, Michelle Jackett ...
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  • The Challenge of Change

    Start School Improvement Now!

    by Michael Fullan ...
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  • The Culturally Inclusive Educator

    Preparing for a Multicultural World

    by Dena R. Samuels ...
    The Culturally Inclusive Educator asks educators to consider what they can do differently to create a welcoming, inclusive, and exciting environment for the 21st century. Based on the author’s national research and consulting work, this book examines the discrepancy between the current educational cultural climate and the need for educators and their institutions to prepare for a growing ... Read more

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  • Redesigning America’s Community Colleges

    A Clearer Path to Student Success

    by Thomas R. Bailey, Shanna Smith Jaggars, Davis Jenkins ...
    In the United States, 1,200 community colleges enroll over ten million students each year—nearly half of the nation’s undergraduates. Yet fewer than 40 percent of entrants complete an undergraduate degree within six years. This fact has put pressure on community colleges to improve academic outcomes for their students. Redesigning America’s Community Colleges is a concise, evidence-based guide for ... Read more

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  • Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Organizations

    by George B. Cunningham ...
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    Why it Affects Health, Happiness, Love, Work, and Society

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  • Improving Schools Through Community Engagement

    A Practical Guide for Educators

    by Kathy Gardner Chadwick Thomforde ...
    Engage your community and help students achieve their full potential!Americans see public schools as a critical community resource and rank education as a priority second only to the economy. How can educators harness this public interest in education to bring parents, families, and communities to action for our schools? Improving Schools Through Community Engagement addresses these questions and ... Read more

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