Description
African American faculty in higher education often encounter microaggressions that reflect and reinforce broader systems of racial inequality. These instances can include questioning their credentials, misidentifying them as non-faculty, or expecting them to represent the entire Black experience. While less overt than traditional forms of racism, microaggressions carry significant psychological and professional consequences, contributing to feelings of isolation, burnout, and underappreciation. Further understanding of these experiences can foster inclusive academic environments where all scholars thrive and contribute to their institutions.
Microaggressions Faced by African American Faculty in Higher Education explores the microaggressive behaviors that affect African American educators’ experiences. It will examine the ways that universities can engage in the creation of inclusive environments, and the impact of microaggressions on faculty health and wellbeing. This book covers topics such as ethics and law, mental health, and inclusive education, and is a useful resource for educators, sociologists, psychologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.
Author's/Editor's Biography
LaVelle Hendricks (Ed.)
LaVelle Hendricks
is a Professor and former Department Head of Counseling at East Texas A&M University. He has served in many leadership positions in Counseling, mental health, and in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. He has served on the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professional, Past President of Texas Council of Faculty Senates, and currently a trustee on the Commerce Independent School Board. He is a licensed chemical dependency counselor. His teaching and research have been throughout the United States, areas of Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, Middle East. He is a sought-out presenter to children and adults as it relates to how drugs and alcohol impacts the mind and body. Dr. Hendricks currently serves as President of The Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education. His chief aim in life is to see individuals and families set free from the addictive disorder of drugs and alcohol. He was recently given “The Lifetime Achievement Award for Service” for his work in the field of addiction by Commerce Chapter of Texas Association of Addictions Professionals. He has edited and co-edited educational books on the future of higher education. Some of his co-edited books include The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact (2022); and Changing the Stigma of Mental Health Among African Americans: Moving from Denial to Acceptance (2023). Our most recent co-edited book titled Hispanic Leadership in Higher Education is scheduled for release in Fall 2024. In addition to the co-edited books, Dr. Hendricks is also a published author of several children’s books. His children’s books include Stan the Can Has No Magic: An education way to learn about the impact of alcohol use the road to recovery; Big Momma’s Treasure: Big Momma Didn’t Raise No Thug; and Domestic Violence: Smiling Faces Don’t Always Tell the Truth.
Dimitra Smith (Ed.)
Dimitra J. Smith
is a Full Professor and former Department Head in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A&M University–Commerce). Dr. Smith has dedicated her career to empowering students and fostering inclusive educational environments. Her work centers on the intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and preparation, the evolving role of community colleges, mental health and substance abuse, and the lived experiences of underrepresented and underserved students. Dr. Smith is the editor of over 15 books and journals covering topics such as STEM preparation, College Student Affairs, Microaggressions Faced by African Americans, the Stigma of Mental Health Among African Americans, and Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation.
Delarious Stewart (Ed.)
Delarious O. Stewart
is an educational leader, school mental health expert, SPED authority, counselor educator. Driven by a passion for improving educational outcomes and promoting mental well-being, Dr. Stewart has consistently demonstrated his commitment to empowering students and educators alike. His expertise, combined with his compassionate and empathetic nature, has positioned him as a highly respected professional in his field.