Heart Work
The Handbook on the Surviving and Thriving of Cultural and Identity Centers in Higher Education
- 241 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Heart Work
The Handbook on the Surviving and Thriving of Cultural and Identity Centers in Higher Education
About this book
Heart Work: The Handbook on the Survival and Success of Cultural and Identity Centers in Higher Education highlights the experiences of higher education professionals working in these centers. This handbook offers a blend of personal stories and the latest research on cultural and identity centers, building on Dr. Lori Patton Davis' 2010 book, Culture Centers in Higher Education: Perspectives on Identity, Theory, and Practice. Since 2010, these centers have navigated significant challenges, including the global COVID-19 pandemic, and have increased focus on institutional racism.
The book delves into the experiences and histories of various cultural and identity centers, including Latinx/e Cultural Centers, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern Arab and Desi Cultural Centers, Native American/Indigenous Cultural Centers, Black/African American Cultural Centers, Disability Cultural Centers, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ Centers, and Undocumented Student Resource Centers. In light of recent events affecting minoritized populations, it also covers topics such as evolving practices in cultural/identity centers, university politics, and strategies for practitioners to advance and sustain the Heart Work.
Heart Work offers community members - especially practitioners, faculty, and staff in higher education - an understanding of the recent environmental context of cultural and identity centers. As our society evolves, recognizing that identities are not monolithic and embracing intersectionality allows for a deeper understanding of oppression and lived experiences. This handbook aims to bridge the gap by continuing the research and practice of cultural and identity centers in higher education.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Heart Work
- Identity & Practice in Higher Education-Student Affairs Series
- Heart Work: The Handbook on the Surviving and Thriving of Cultural and Identity Centers in Higher Education
- Copyright
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- PREFACE
- GLOSSARY
- 1 - Introduction AND 2024ā2025 UPDATE
- 2 - Celebrating and Supporting Latinidad on College Campuses: Latinx/e Cultural Centers
- 3 - Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern Arab and Desi APIMEAD Cultural Centers
- 4 - Supporting Native American/Indigenous Studentsā Survivance Through Native American/Indigenous Cultural Centers
- 5 - The Pandemic, BBRC & Me: A Non-Linear Path to Fostering Community and Building the UCLA Black Bruin Resource Center
- 6 - The Rise of Disability Cultural Centers
- 7 - Shining a Light on the Rainbow Heart Work: Reflections on LGBTQ+ Center Professionalsā Challenges and Motivations
- 8 - Our Existence Is Resistance: TESTIMONIOS of Educators Working in Undocumented Student Resource Centers
- 9 - Developing Practices and Norms
- 10 - Supporting Multiracial Students in Identity Centers
- 11 - Moving Forward
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors