A real-world, up-close look inside the everyday reality of working in historically white Academia, as seen by its most astute observersthe faculty of color who must cope, survive, leave, and thrive in a pervasive white-racist environment. -- Joe Feagin, Ella C. McFadden Professor, Department of Sociology, Texas A&M University Stories from the Front of the Room is truly a unique and provocative book. In letter format, the writings provide an impressive and extensive view of how professors of different races and genders across differing disciplines learn to survive and thrive in the academy. The richness of the narratives provides candid and expressive stories of life in the professoriate for faculty of color. From doctoral students to academicians, this is a book all professors should have in their bookcase! -- Rosemary Papa, Del and Jewel Lewis Endowed Chair, Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University Stories from the Front of the Room is essential reading for all faculty in the country who care about educating a diverse nation, providing opportunity, and ensuring equity. The editors have fastened together a beautiful group of voices that shed light on how far we have to come to ensure that everyone feels included in academe. -- Marybeth Gasman Ph.D, Professor; Director, Penn Center for Minority-Serving Institutions Higher Education Division Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania
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