Asian/American Scholars of Education: 21st Century Pedagogies, Perspectives, and Experiences (Education and Struggle)

__Asian/American Scholars of Education: 21st Century Pedagogies, Perspectives, and Experiences__ shares the knowledge and travails of Asian/American luminaries in the field of education. This unique collection of essays acknowledges the struggle that Asian/American Education scholars have faced when it comes to being regarded as legitimate scholars deserving of endowed or distinguished status. The chapter contributors in this volume include former doctoral students, children, protégés, and colleagues of the Asian/American endowed and distinguished professors featured in the book: A. Lin Goodwin, Suzanne SooHoo, Kioh Kim, Krishna Bista, George Sugai, Yali Zou, Yong Zhao, Robert Teranishi, Asha K. Jitendra, Shouping Hu, and Ming Ming Chiu. __Asian/American Scholars of Education__ makes an important impact by asking: Why are there so few Asian/American endowed and distinguished faculty members in education? Table of Contents List of Illustrations and Tables List of Abbreviations Foreword (Sydney Freeman, Jr.) References Introduction (Nicholas D. Hartlep / Kevin E. Wells / Daisy Ball / Amardeep K. Kahlon) What’s This Book About? An Updated National Analysis of Endowed Chairs and Distinguished Professors in the Field of Education Review of the Literature Purpose of the Research Research Questions and Hypotheses Theoretical Framework Status Homophily Race and Ethnicity Homophily Sex and Gender Homophily Education, Occupation, and Social Class Methodology Data Study Participants Findings RQ1. Are Men or Women More Likely to Hold Endowed or Distinguished Chairs/Professorships in Education? RQ2. Are Certain Races More Likely to Hold Endowed or Distinguished Chairs/Professorships in Education? RQ3. What Is the Mean Time Since Receiving One’s Ph.D. for Attaining Endowed or Distinguished Chairs/Professorships in Education? RQ4. Are Professors Who Earned Their Doctorate from an Elite College/University More Likely to Hold Endowed or Distinguished Chairs/Professorships in Education Than Professors Who Earned Their Doctorate from a Non-elite College/University? RQ5. Are Endowed or Distinguished Chairs/Professorships in Education Evenly Distributed Across Regions of the United States? RQ6. Which States Have the Most Endowed or Distinguished Chairs/Professorships in Education? RQ7. Are Endowed or Distinguished Chairs/Professorships in Education Held More Often by Holders of Ph.D.s or Ed.D.s? RQ8. Do Patterns Exist When Examining Recipients of Endowed or Distinguished Chairs/Professorships in Education by Decade? RQ9. Are Endowed or Distinguished Chairs in Education More Likely to be Family-Named, Corporate-Named, or University-Sponsored? Study Limitations Implications for Policy, Practice, and Future Research Future Research This Book Permissions Acknowledgement Notes References Chapter One: A Critical Case for Making the Invisible Known: The Mentorship, Scholarship, and Leadership of Professor A. Lin Goodwin (Crystal Chen Lee) Bringing the Teaching Profession to Light: The Work That She Chose to Do The Conversation between Blacks, Browns, and Whites (but Certainly Not Asians) The Mentorship, Scholarship, and Leadership of Professor A. Lin Goodwin: A Shared Asian/American Experience The Spirit of Generosity and Holistic Mentoring The Pursuit of Scholarship Leadership in Local, National, and International Conversations References Chapter Two: Scholarship as Meditation: Lessons Calling Us to Theory and Action (Timothy Bolin / Charlotte Achieng-Evensen / Kevin Stockbridge) Introduction Why a Trialogue? Humility (Kevin Stockbridge) Strength and Resilience (Charlotte Achieng-Evensen) Hope (Timothy Bolin) Closing References Chapter Three: Kioh Kim: No Failure Is Too Great to Overcome (Brian C. Kim) Chapter Four: “Then and Now”: Chasing Academic Goals and Living American Dreams, the Dual Narrative of an Asian/American Endowed Professor (David Wesley Lausch) Introduction THEN The Dream Begins Gender and Education NOW Trajectory of Teaching THEN Teaching During War NOW Research Contributions to the Field of Education THEN Transitions and American Interactions NOW Research Articles THEN U.S. University and Personal Finances NOW Teaching Contributions THEN Chasing Academic Goals and Living “American Dreams” NOW Culminating Appointment, the Endowed Professorship THEN AND NOW Engaging Others Narrative Interactions Reflexive Attention and Limititations Notes References Chapter Five: George Sugai: The Shaping of Success (Laura Kern / Kate Dooley / Brandi Simonsen / Jennifer Freeman / Ed Kame’enui) A “Damn Behaviorist” George’s Early Learning History and Cultural Background Theory of Change: Effecting Change for Individual Students to Systems George’s Initial Focus: Improving the Outcomes of Students with Behavioral Disorders Learning History Shaping of School Systems to Promote Positive Outcomes for All Students Learning History Antecedents Behaviors Consequences Conclusion: Shaping the Future References Chapter Six: Rice Paddy Resiliency: The Transformation of a Chinese American, Scholar, and Endowed Professor for Global Leadership Studies (Rita Poimbeauf) Introduction Early Work Heartbreak More Life Changes Golden Mountain Yali’s Graduate Degrees Early Professional Work The University of Houston Global Leadership Institute References Chapter Seven: The Scholar with Entrepreneurial Spirit: Professor Yong Zhao’s Success Through Passion, Strength, and Value (Yurou Wang) Every Challenge Is an Opportunity Pursue What You Enjoy Doing Refuse to Be Defined by Deficits The Courage to Create Be of Value to Somebody Closing Note References Chapter Eight: Analogies of a BlackBerry: The Foundation and Impact of the Inaugural Morgan and Helen Chu Endowed Chair in Asian American Studies at UCLA (Bach Mai Dolly Nguyen and Cynthia Maribel Alcantar) Dr. Teranishi’s Educational and Career Trajectory Impact on the Field of Higher Education Impact on Asian American Studies and Education Impact on Individuals Conclusion Note References Chapter Nine: The Development of a Legacy: Paying it Forward (Sheetal Sood / Amy E. Lein) Introduction Chapter Purpose Developing Personal Connections The Pursuit of Knowledge The Generosity and Strength of Elaborate Feedback Supporting Student Interests Fostering Collaboration Bringing an Academic Profession to Light: Student Induction Conclusion Note References Chapter Ten: From Dreaming of Being a Biologist to Becoming an Endowed Professor in Higher Education: When Passion and Diligence Meet Opportunity (Xinye Hu / Yanli Ma) Introducing Dr. Shouping Hu Research and Teaching Achievements Forging a Pathway from Biology to Higher Education Research Contributions Understanding Financial Influences on Student College Decisions Identifying Student Engagement Conducive to Desirable Outcomes Connecting Financial Factors and Student Engagement The Center for Postsecondary Success Our Experiences with Dr. Hu From Xinye Hu From Yanli Ma Conclusion References Chapter Eleven: Lucky to Be Alive: Ming Ming Chiu’s Persistent, Creative Path Via Computer Science, Education, and Statistics (Gaowei Chen) Learning Teaching Post-Graduate Research Analyzing Talk with Statistics Corruption, Big Data, and Sexual Predators Leadership and Service Coda References Afterword: “It Really Ain’t All About Me”: Brief Reflections of a Disenchanted Puerto Rican Endowed Chair Turned Dean (René Antrop-González) The Foundational Path to the Endowed Chairpersonship: My Days at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee My Journey as an Endowed Chair in Education in the New Latinx South Final Reflections Reference About the Book Editors About the Chapter Contributors Author Index Subject Index