Journeys of Social Justice: Women of Color Presidents in the Academy (Black Studies and Critical Thinking)

Cover Contents Foreword (Julianne Malveaux) Reference Acknowledgments Menah Pratt-Clarke Johanna B. Maes Part I Setting the Stage 1. Introduction to Journeys of Social Justice: Women of Color Presidents in the Academy (Menah Pratt-Clarke / Johanna B. Maes) Opening Reflections from Menah Pratt-Clarke Opening Reflections from Johanna B. Maes References 2. Reflections from Below the Plantation Roof (Menah Pratt-Clarke) Introduction The Invisibility of Women of Color Presidents The Scholarship on Women of Color Presidents The Transdisciplinary Applied Social Justice model Conclusion References 3. The Adobe Ceiling over the Yellow Brick Road (Gabriella Gutiérrez y Muhs) The Adobe Ceiling Mid-Career Muddle Social Class Captives Closing Thoughts and the Yellow Brick Road References 4. The Labyrinth Path of Administration: From Full Professor to Senior Administrator (Irma McClaurin / Victoria Chou / Valerie Lee) Irma McClaurin Victoria Chou Valerie Lee Conclusion References Part II On the Stage 5. A View from the Helm: A Black Woman’s Reflection on Her Chancellorship (Paula Allen-Meares) The Journey to Chancellor A Chancellor’s Profile Why UIC? Framing Higher Education Framing at UIC My Affair with Diversity Facing Challenges Changes in University Leadership Budget and Facilities Faculty Unionizing Sibling Rivalry (UIUC/UIC) Chancellor’s Residence Lessons Learned Conclusion References 6. Reflections about African American Female Leadership in the Academy (Menah Pratt-Clarke / Jasmine Parker) Introduction Literature Review Preparation and Performance Perseverance A Commitment to Social Justice Conclusion References 7. Re-envisioning the Academy for Women of Color (Phyllis M. Wise) Introduction Leadership Women and Minorities in STEM Diversity Conclusion Reference 8. Reflections about Asian American Female Leadership in the Academy (Menah Pratt-Clarke) Introduction Literature Review Foundation and Preparation Entrepreneurial Spirit Commitment to Diversity Experiencing Racism and Sexism Conclusion References 9. My Climb to the Highest Rung (Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet (Diné)) My Navajo Foundation From Humble Beginnings Ascending to the Top Tapping Traditional Wisdom Melding a Distinctive Leadership Style Release, Respite, and Breathing Space 10. Reflections about Native American Female Leadership in the Academy (Menah Pratt-Clarke / Johanna B. Maes / Melissa Leal / Tanaya Winder) Introduction Literature Review Leadership and Native American Culture Hózhó: Beauty and Balance The Philosophy of K’é and Relationships Conclusion References 11. Journeys into Leadership: A View from the President’s Chair (Nancy “Rusty” Barceló) The View My Journey: The Backstory Where We Go from Here 12. Thriving as Administrators at America’s Land Grant Universities (Waded Cruzado) References 13. Reflections about Latina/Chicana Leadership in the Academy (Johanna B. Maes) Introduction Literature Review Latinas in Education Latinas and Family Connections Latinas and Spirituality Latinas as Professionals Latinas in Academia Latina Leadership The Trailblazers: Rusty Barceló and Waded Cruzado Intersectionality Servant and Transformational Leadership Conclusion and Counterstorytelling References 14. Closing Reflections (Menah Pratt-Clarke / Johanna B. Maes) Menah Pratt-Clarke Johanna B. Maes Contributor’s Biographies This edited volume documents the unique experiences of women of color in higher education administration. From full professors, senior administrators, deans, presidents, and chancellors, women of color share their social justice journeys to leadership roles in the academy. With a focus on women of color presidents, a rich landscape is painted through their own voices of their experiences as they ascend and lead higher education institutions, navigating complex dynamics influenced by their race, culture, class, and gender status. The narratives of African American, Native American, Asian American, Mexican American, and Puerto Rican women leaders reflect the importance of their cultural heritage; the role of family values; the necessity of professional mentorship and support; the presence of personal resiliency; and the need to lift others while climbing and thriving. This book affirms the social justice imperative of diversifying the academy to include the scholarship, voices, perspectives, viewpoints, and leadership of women of color. Through this work, we clearly see that women of color can climb to the highest rung; can penetrate the abode ceiling, the bamboo ceiling, and the plantation roofs; can sit in the president’s chair; and can thrive as leaders in the academy. This volume can be used in higher education, gender and women’s studies, leadership, and sociology courses on education and identity. Reflections From Below The Plantation Roof / Menah Pratt-clarke -- The Adobe Ceiling Over The Yellow Brick Road / Gabriella Gutiérrez Y Muhs. -- The Labyrinth Path Of Administration : From Full Professor To Senior Administrator / Irma Mcclaurin, Victoria Chou, And Valerie Lee -- A View From The Helm : A Black Woman's Reflection On Her Chancellorship / Paula Allen-meares -- Reflections About African-american Female Leadership In The Academy / Menah Pratt-clarke And Jasmine Parker -- Re-envisioning The Academy For Women Of Color / Phyllis Wise -- Reflections About Asian-american Female Leadership In The Academy / Menah Pratt-clarke -- My Climb To The Highest Rung / Cassandra Manuelito-kerkvliet -- Reflections About Native American Female Leadership In The Academy / Tanaya Winder And Melissa Leal -- Journeys Into Leadership : A View From The President's Chair / Rusty Barcelo -- Thriving As Administrators At America's Land Grant Universities / Waded Cruzado -- Reflections About Latina Leadership In The Academy / Johanna Maes -- Closing Reflections / Menah Pratt-clarke And Johanna Maes. Edited By Menah Pratt-clarke, Johanna Maes. Includes Bibliographical References.