Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs

by Raechele L. Pope, Raechele L. Pope, Amy L. Reynolds

Today’s leaders in higher education are focused on creating multicultural campuses. However, most higher education and student affairs professionals receive limited training for understanding the complexity of multicultural issues. If multiculturalism is to flourish on college campuses, education professionals must develop the sensitivity and awareness in affirming relevant multicultural issues and develop the skills needed to offer meaningful services to all their students. Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs is a unique resource that offers student affairs practitioners and faculty a guide that features a model of core competencies that embraces the broad scope of multicultural issues including race, class, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and abilities.  

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Social Justice, Professional Development

336 pages, Hardcover

First published February 17, 2004

Reviews

[Christina Mortellaro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read as a textbook for grad school. Felt it was pretty valuable for the course including the text's emphasis on social justice and authentic integration of diversity and inclusion efforts in higher education.

[Russell · Rating 4 out of 5]

The authors bring to light the importance of infusing multicultural competency throughout our professional standards and practices. Through the use of exemplars and case studies they offer practical application tools that allow the reader to practice the presented theories. This is a must read for any professional looking to grow in their understanding of multiculturalism.

[Jeddie May · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read as a textbook. Very hard to get through. Very dry and felt a bit outdated at times, especially the case studies. We read this at work and most of us hated the book, but it did open us to some AMAZING conversations about DEI and what we can or should be doing in student affairs. I got more out of our conversations than I did reading the book alone, so I think I would recommend reading it with others.

[Jaime · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an essential reference book for any higher education administrator. It includes issues, best practices, legal outlines, organizational guidance and other pertinent topics. I bought this a decade ago and used it often when looking for some background. I recommend this book.