Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs

Praise for MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCE IN STUDENT AFFAIRS In this second edition of their seminal publication, esteemed colleagues, scholars, and educators, Raechele Pope, Amy Reynolds, and John Mueller shed new and expansive light on a conceptualization of multicultural competence that intentionally and compellingly integrates the outcomes of social justice in the development of a salient framework and model for advancing work that supports the creation and sustainment of learning environments that are diverse and inclusive, equitable, and just. The authors explain the theoretical underpinnings of this model and offer provocative examples and case studies that deepen the reader's understanding and learning. The book is clear, accessible, and although this publication is intended for student affairs professionals, it is one that should be essential reading for any educator or learner committed to educating students for transformative leadership in a global, multicultural world. -Donna A. Lee, Vice President for Student Affairs, Macalester College and former President ACPA - College Student Educators International Raechele Pope, Amy Reynolds, and John Mueller have carefully revised their book, Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs, to reflect the changing discussions of social justice, equity, and inclusion in the field of higher education and student affairs. Their work synthesizes an incredible amount of scholarship to help college student educators engage in the necessary self-work around their own multicultural competence and then use that knowledge to make change in their educational institutions. -Dr. Dan Tillapaugh, Assistant Professor and Chair, Counselor Education, California Lutheran University Once again, Pope, Reynolds, and Mueller write a seminal piece that is a must read for all educators committed to creating a more just and equitable campus and world. They remind us that multicultural competency and social justice are essential partners that have complementary approaches and, when used together, create transformative possibilities. -Dr. Patty Perillo, Vice President for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Virginia Tech and former President of ACPA - College Student Educators International It is honest and timely, calling on us to reexamine our assumptions and develop a deeper consciousness, while providing us the tools necessary for making a personal commitment to taking action in eradicating oppression in higher education. -Billy Vela, Director of El Centro Chicano, University of Southern California Since the release of their first book in 2004, Pope, Reynolds, and Mueller have been leading voices in the student affairs field for multicultural competence in scholarship and practice. In this book, their Dynamic Model of Student Affairs Competence has been updated to reflect new learning about the complexities of multiculturalism on the college campus, including the elements of advocacy and action which are so critical to social justice and inclusion. This is a must read for any college student educator. -Dr. Kent Porterfield, Vice President for Student Development, Saint Louis University and former President ACPA - College Student Educators International Pope, Reynolds, and Mueller have provided a rich resource for understanding the complexity of multicultural issues and furthering the awareness, knowledge, skills, and dispositions of student affairs professionals to possess core competencies in meeting the needs of students across the spectrum of difference. -Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, Associate Dean of the Graduate College and Director of the Office for Community College Research and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign