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The Final Word: Critical Voices In Higher Education Disconnected, Mike Segawa
The Final Word: Critical Voices In Higher Education Disconnected, Mike Segawa
The Vermont Connection
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Survivors, College, And The Law: Challenges In Rewriting Campus Sexual Misconduct Policy, Kristin Lang
Survivors, College, And The Law: Challenges In Rewriting Campus Sexual Misconduct Policy, Kristin Lang
The Vermont Connection
In September 2008, two top University of Iowa officials were fired as a result of the university’s mishandling of a 2007 sexual assault case. A review conducted by an external law firm found many significant flaws in the university’s response and its sexual assault policy. Colleges are rewriting their sexual assault policies to include more precise and/or legal definitions of terms such as sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, consent, and incapacitation. This article examines why it is necessary to have inclusive language in sexual misconduct policies and how campus officials are incorporating victim’s bill of rights, responsibilities, and confidential resources, in …
Embracing The Artist And Discovering The Scholar Practitioner, Lacretia Johnson Flash
Embracing The Artist And Discovering The Scholar Practitioner, Lacretia Johnson Flash
The Vermont Connection
No abstract provided.
Challenges Of Student Engagement In Community Colleges, Christine P. Nguyen
Challenges Of Student Engagement In Community Colleges, Christine P. Nguyen
The Vermont Connection
Student engagement is a major challenge faced by community college administrators. The impact of low student engagement on retention and graduation rates means community colleges across the nation have the opportunity to re-evaluate policies and practices that contribute to or hinder a student culture of engagement (Greene, Marti, & McClenney, 2008; McClenney, 2007). Community colleges are host to a diverse student population including commuter students, non-traditional students, and students with a wide range of academic goals and academic preparedness. The diversity of this population provides a challenging environment in which to foster student engagement. The function and value of student …
Moving Toward An Inclusive Model Of Allyship For Racial Justice, Viraj S. Patel
Moving Toward An Inclusive Model Of Allyship For Racial Justice, Viraj S. Patel
The Vermont Connection
This paper is prompted by a single question fueled by a lifetime of wonder. If I, an Asian American, work in the interests outside of my racial group to end a system of racial oppression from which I suffer and benefit from, is that considered allyship? Within the context of working towards racial justice, allyship refers specifically to White people working to end the system that oppresses people of color. By challenging a binary model of allyship, which I argue continues to perpetuate the binary status quo of dominance; I draw upon Paulo Freire’s work to begin a discussion for …
Dominant Scholarship: White Neocolonialism And Academic Integrity, Katelyn Sadler
Dominant Scholarship: White Neocolonialism And Academic Integrity, Katelyn Sadler
The Vermont Connection
Academic integrity policy sets scholarly guidelines for the style and quality of original work expected in academic pursuits. This policy derives from intellectual property laws, which aim to protect authors, but these guidelines and policies exclude and disadvantage certain students based on the preconceived notion that all authors come from a context where individual work is prized above the collective. Academic integrity is founded on dominant White ideas of rugged individualism. As a result, academic integrity policies with narrow definitions of plagiarism collude in assimilating students of color and international students into an educational environment that excludes their stories and …
Casual Conversations In Communicating The Value And Worth Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Lilu Barbosa
Casual Conversations In Communicating The Value And Worth Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Lilu Barbosa
The Vermont Connection
In my experience, knowledge and awareness of the worth of the United States (US) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) seems to be transferred primarily through informal venues: conversations and interactions with friends and colleagues who have experienced them first-hand. In retrospect, it seems that prior to enrolling in higher education I was left in the dark about the academic institutions originally created to serve my particular demographic. Progressive thinkers, politicians and the academic elite espouse values such as diversity and equity. While the country has made large strides, students and professionals alike continue to fuel the misconception that education …
Lessons On Ethnic Data Disaggregation From The “Count Me In” Campaign, Jude Paul Matias Dizon
Lessons On Ethnic Data Disaggregation From The “Count Me In” Campaign, Jude Paul Matias Dizon
The Vermont Connection
This article supports the need to re-evaluate current models of racial/ethnic data collection in order to accurately assess and improve efforts of inclusion for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students. Through highlighting the efforts of students in the 2007 “Count Me In” campaign at the University of California, I argue that the campaign serves as an exemplar of AAPIs’ desire to disaggregate. Contrary to the often-referenced depiction of being a monolithic “model minority,” this article discusses the diverse experiences of the various AAPI sub-communities and the ways in which the larger label masks inequalities between AAPI sub-groups and across …
Multiracial Student Acquiescence To Empowerment, Heather C. Lou
Multiracial Student Acquiescence To Empowerment, Heather C. Lou
The Vermont Connection
The increased presence of multiracial students has led the academy to face the challenge of creating inclusive educational environments and support services for this identity group. Complex identity development and ambiguous features contribute to multiracial students’ “struggle for inclusion in traditional racial/ethnic communities” (Renn, 2004, p. 9). Current campus settings permit multiracial students to acquiesce, or silently submit, to monoracial identity groups. This literature review and scholarly personal narrative will explore the visibility of multiracial students, identity development models, acquiescence to racial ascriptions to find support, and ways student affairs administrators can empower these marginalized students to find space for …
Humane Liberation: Incorporating Animal Rights Into Critical Pedagogy, Adam Ortiz
Humane Liberation: Incorporating Animal Rights Into Critical Pedagogy, Adam Ortiz
The Vermont Connection
The field of higher education is one in which, historically, acts of progressive social change have been both initiated and supported. At the moment, many academics and student affairs professionals in colleges and universities across the United States are using their resources to help students understand social justice concepts utilizing the practice of Critical Pedagogy. While exploring power, privilege, and oppression related to human identities has resulted in overwhelming positive social change, there is a population that continues to suffer, largely without attention from scholars or other members of the academic community: animals. Some educators have asserted that the goal …
Culture Through Sculpture: Carving New Understandings And Uses Of Campus Sculptures, Salomón Antonio Rodezno
Culture Through Sculpture: Carving New Understandings And Uses Of Campus Sculptures, Salomón Antonio Rodezno
The Vermont Connection
This article explores a common artifact of history on museum floors and college campuses: sculptures. It looks at: how sculptures contribute to campus culture; reclaiming history through new campus sculptures; using sculptures as a teaching object (object-based pedagogy) in and outside the classroom. The author explores the link museums and college campuses share in their promotion to understand cultural legacies through the acquisition, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of material culture. The author’s visual and performing arts background will interlace his personal and professional narratives providing readers a context complementing this piece.
The Impact Of Campus Climate And Student Involvement On Students Of Color, Jimmy Doan
The Impact Of Campus Climate And Student Involvement On Students Of Color, Jimmy Doan
The Vermont Connection
Historically disenfranchised populations have had struggles in higher education ranging from access to academic achievement to retention rates. Research indicates that over half of all students of color who matriculate to four-year college careers fail to complete their degrees within six years. As the number of people of color who enroll in post-secondary education increases (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010), these issues remain pertinent concerns for college administrators and educators. One factor that contributes to this trend is the campus climate, especially for students of color. A second factor that affects the success of students of color in higher education is …
Kennenth P. Saurman Award: The Truth About Legacies: Three Salient Moments In The Life Of A Young Professional, Matthew J. Van Jura
Kennenth P. Saurman Award: The Truth About Legacies: Three Salient Moments In The Life Of A Young Professional, Matthew J. Van Jura
The Vermont Connection
No abstract provided.