Faculty Diversity: Problems and Solutions (Paperback)

by JoAnn Moody (Author)
Key Phrases: colonized minority groups, colonized minorities, mentoring committee, African Americans, United States, Mexican Americans (more...)

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Moody has done a first-rate job of identifying the barriers to enhancing faculty diversity. She also offers numerous practical strategies and tactics for academic leaders who care about faculty diversity and hope to make a difference. In addition, Moody backs up these recommendations with key references to the most important literature in the field. Faculty Diversity is one-stop shopping for those who wish to make progress in this important arena. -- Denice Denton, University of Washington

[Moody writes] with passion and compassion to sharpen readers awareness of diversity, discrimination, and inequality in academia and to help bring about changes. The value of the book lies not only in its practicality, but also in the theoretical depth drawn from a wide range of sociological, anthropological, psychological, political, and educational literature. The book, written in accessible language, should be read by all higher education administrators and faculty members--both majority and minority--regardless of their position in diversity matters. At the end of the reading, everyone will emerge more educated and inspired for further dialogue.--EMME:Electronic Magazine of Multicultural Education, Vol 8 No 2, Fall 2006

Moody has done a first-rate job of identifying the barriers to enhancing faculty diversity. She also offers numerous practical strategies and tactics for academic leaders who care about faculty diversity and hope to make a difference. In addition, Moody backs up these recommendations with key references to the most important literature in the field. Faculty Diversity is one-stop shopping for those who wish to make progress in this important arena. -- Denice Denton, University of Washington
The author, a diversity consultant and former college administrator, writes that institutions of higher education are enrolling more minority students.

Product Description
JoAnn Moody shows majority campuses, faculty, and administrators how to dismantle the high barriers that block women and especially minorities from entry and advancement in the professoriate. Good practices for improving recruitment, evaluation, mentorship, and retention are offered.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; New edition edition (January 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415948673
• ISBN-13: 978-0415948678
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #812,679 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Advise You Can Actually Use, March 18, 2004

By	Sheila E. Browne (Mount Holyoke College) - See all my reviews

The author clearly knows what she is talking about. The true value of the book is its practicality. You can use the advice to create an environment in an academic department that supports the success of both minority faculty and minority students. The advice on recruiting and retention of minority faculty is simply unavailable anywhere else. I have personally purchased this book for my dean and the chairs of science departments at my college. It is very important for those hiring faculty to gain the knowledge that this book provides. It is important to note that the good practises she promotes would make the environment in academia better for everyone.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Book!!!, July 28, 2004

By	B. A Watford - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I highly recommend JoAnn Moody's book for all people involved in higher education faculty, staff and student recruitment. She has succintly identified all of the good and bad actions and thoughts of those who desire to recruit with a goal of increased diversity. Moody has provided concrete and explicit advice that will enable hiring officials to effectively recruit and increase the diversity of their institution's employees. Buy this book for all of your search committees!

6 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Left wing claptrap, February 23, 2005

By	Jeff A. Buehner (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Are you a victim? According to this book, if you are anything other than a caucasian male, the answer is yes. Multiculturalism run rampant. It would be funny but for the fact that academia and corporations take this drivel as unassailable truth. On the other hand, if you are a university professor, this should be a brilliant read.