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Culture, Leadership, And Activism: Translating Fink’S Taxonomy Of Significant Learning Into Pedagogical Practice, Toby S. Jenkins Jan 2014

Culture, Leadership, And Activism: Translating Fink’S Taxonomy Of Significant Learning Into Pedagogical Practice, Toby S. Jenkins

Toby S Jenkins

Through the article, I share the theoretical foundations, structure, knowledge acquisition, and outcomes of a cultural leadership course. The process for course development integrates several theories and research methods into practice: L. Dee Fink’s Taxonomy of Significant Learning, Feminist Theory, Critical Race Theory, and Portraiture/Phenomenology. This course has been piloted at two universities and represents a partnership between the Student Affairs Division and the College of Humanities & Social Sciences at both institutions. This article explores the importance of culture, examines knowledge production on leadership outside of traditional academic venues, and paints a portrait of culture and leadership in the …


The Culture Of The Kitchen Recipes For Transformative Education Within The African American Cultural Experience, Toby S. Jenkins May 2011

The Culture Of The Kitchen Recipes For Transformative Education Within The African American Cultural Experience, Toby S. Jenkins

Toby S Jenkins

No abstract provided.


A Seat At The Table That I Set: Beyond Social Justice Allies, Toby S. Jenkins Jan 2009

A Seat At The Table That I Set: Beyond Social Justice Allies, Toby S. Jenkins

Toby S Jenkins

Toby Jenkins argues for including the roles of advocates and agents in higher education’s conversation about social justice.


Mr. Nigger The Challenges Of Educating Black Males Within American Society, Toby S. Jenkins Jan 2006

Mr. Nigger The Challenges Of Educating Black Males Within American Society, Toby S. Jenkins

Toby S Jenkins

The underachievement, lack of inclusion, and backward progression of African American men within American society, and particularly within the educational arena, has once again surfaced as a trend that demands immediate attention. However, the challenges of reversing the negative circumstances facing African American men requires transforming a broad array of social, political, economical, psychological, and educational issues that are deeply rooted in the very power structure of America. On one hand, the society espouses rhetoric of concern and desire to elevate Black males, but, on the other hand, practices a policy of oppression, prejudice, and disregard. Put differently, the experience …


Connecting Culturally Specific Approaches To Advising Practices: A Quick Model For Student Affairs, Toby S. Jenkins Jan 2005

Connecting Culturally Specific Approaches To Advising Practices: A Quick Model For Student Affairs, Toby S. Jenkins

Toby S Jenkins

No abstract provided.