August 2021 Newsletter

Diversity & Inclusion We are living in interesting times. How did the United States get to this place? Here are some books that may be helpful to developing this understanding. Maurianne Adams, Warren J. Blumenfeld, D. Chase J. Catalano, Keri Dejong, Heather W. Hackman, Larissa E. Hopkins, Barbara Love, Madeline L. Peters, Davey Shlasko, and Ximena Zuniga (Editors)(2018). Readings for Diversity and Social Justice, 4th edition. This is the supplemental text to the curriculum developed by the University of Massachusetts-Amherst College of Education Social Justice curriculum. This volume provides content knowledge that is valuable for discussing many topical areas, helping to prepare readers for discussions in and out of the classroom. Amy L. Reynolds, John A. Mueller, and Raechele L. Pope (Authors)(2019). Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs: Advancing Social Justice and Inclusion. This second edition provides recommendations on how divisions of student affairs can best support an increasingly diverse student population. Marilyn Y. Byrd & Chaunda L. Scott (Editors)(2018) Diversity in the Workforce: Current Issues and Emerging Trends This text provides managers insight into the increasingly diverse workforce, helping them to identify how to best build teams and address concerns that may arise. These texts can be valuable resources for developing the content knowledge to understand current societal trends. 8