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Critical Race Perspectives on Theory in Student Affairs
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Patton, Lori D.; McEwen, Marylu; Rendon, Laura; Howard-Hamilton, Mary F. – New Directions for Student Services, 2007
Student development theory has been used to make sense of attitudes, behaviors, norms, and outcomes among college students since the late 1970s. In addition, educators, administrators, and researchers rely on theories of retention and student success, organizational development, learning, and campus environments in their efforts to understand…
Descriptors: Language Usage, Higher Education, Campuses, Race
Using Entertainment Media to Inform Student Affairs Teaching and Practice about Multiculturalism
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Howard-Hamilton, Mary F.; Hinton, Kandace G. – New Directions for Student Services, 2004
This chapter discusses the importance of enhancing the diversity awareness and multicultural competence of undergraduate and graduate students through the use of popular media for classes and training workshops, and it presents two models that explain behaviors associated with racial identity development and understanding diversity issues.…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Workshops, Graduate Students, Racial Identification
Conclusion and Additional Resources
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Cawthon, Tony W.; Forney, Deanna S.; Bramhall, Ron; Dagley, John C.; Davis, Tracy L.; Dunn, Merrily S.; Hinton, Kandace G.; Howard-Hamilton, Mary F.; McMahon, Timothy R.; Paisley, Pamela O.; Taub, Deborah J. – New Directions for Student Services, 2004
This chapter offers tips and additional books, films, television shows, Web sites, and other media resources for teaching and training.
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Films, Books, Television
Theoretical Frameworks for African American Women
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Howard-Hamilton, Mary F. – New Directions for Student Services, 2003
Applying appropriate theoretical frameworks for black women is challenging because many theories are very general and do not consider multiple identities and roles. Black feminist thought and critical race theory are suggested as appropriate frameworks and applied to the needs of black women in higher education. The information provided here paves…
Descriptors: Females, African Americans, Social Theories, Racial Factors
Insights: Emphasizing Issues that Affect African American Women
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Hughes, Robin L.; Howard-Hamilton, Mary F. – New Directions for Student Services, 2003
This chapter continues and expands the dialogue regarding the oppressions experienced by African American women in higher education. Stakeholders of postsecondary education are invited to use this dialogue to become more aware of the needs of African American women on college campuses, as well as African American people in general.
Descriptors: Females, African American Students, Social Bias, Womens Education
How College Affects Student Athletes.
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Howard-Hamilton, Mary F.; Sina, Julie A. – New Directions for Student Services, 2001
Discusses how college affects student athletes. Research cited includes studies using theories of student development and results from the National Study on Student Learning that describe the desired outcomes of college for student athletes. Discusses implications for policies and practices that address the critical needs of student athletes.…
Descriptors: Athletes, College Athletics, College Students, Higher Education
Theory to Practice: Applying Developmental Theories Relevant to African American Men.
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Howard-Hamilton, Mary F. – New Directions for Student Services, 1997
Evaluates several theories and models for their ability to incorporate developmental issues of African-American male students. Details Africentric approaches that provide useful models for the development of programs for African-American men on campus. Presents suggestions for interventions and activities to enhance matriculation, academic…
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Black Students, College Students, Higher Education