Intersectionality in Action: A Guide for Faculty and Campus Leaders for Creating Inclusive Classrooms and Institutions

by Peter Felten (editor), Brooke Barnett (Editor), Eboo Patel (Foreword)

The 'next phase' of diversity in higher education pushes institutional objectives beyond mere tolerance of cultural difference. Barnett and Felten have pulled together a timely resource for campus leaders that recognizes the multidimensionality of students' identities and the imperative for institutions to pursue an intersectional approach to diversity on campus.--anthony lising antonio, Associate Professor of Education, Stanford UniversityHigher education silos diversity and inclusion by creating specific courses to address them, or programs to welcome and support people with a range of identities, whereas in reality students, faculty and staff do not encounter diversity in the fractured ways that match these organizational structures.This book offers models for institutions to move intentionally toward intersections to open doors to new possibilities that better prepare our students for life in a diverse world.

176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 31, 2016

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good introduction for faculty and administrators who have no background in the area of diversity, intersectionality, and inclusivity, but the the chapters are all quite short and don't go into a lot of depth.

I did really enjoy Ed Taylor's Chapter on Leadership - what a creative, inspiring class!

I was hoping to use this for my faculty summer reading program, but I'm going to look for something with more depth.

[Shannon Finck · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm glad this book exists, but I don't think I'm the right audience for it. A lot of what's in here struck me as, first, obvious, then repetitive. It is also the case that this book does not sufficiently address the material needs and concerns of a truly inclusive campus. It's one thing to know what's right--what we should do--it's quite another to fully support initiatives that foster diversity and nurture all faculty and students.

[janet · Rating 2 out of 5]

The content of this book wasn't bad, but it felt a little bit like reading conference proceedings - the ideas presented felt more like a best practices report of specific instituitons.

[Mills College Library]

371.9046 I61936 2016