Facing History: Dealing with Past Injustices Presents Opportunities to Heal, Educate

Autor/in	Minter, Michele
Titel	Facing History: Dealing with Past Injustices Presents Opportunities to Heal, Educate
Quelle	In: CURRENTS, 39 (2013) 4, S.32-37 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0748-478X
Schlagwörter	Institutional Characteristics; Educational History; Reflection; Institutional Research; Social Discrimination; Educational Malpractice; Noninstructional Responsibility; Public Relations; Recognition (Psychology); Colleges; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; California; Georgia; Mississippi; North Carolina; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; Tennessee + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? History of education; Bildungsgeschichte; Institutionelle Forschung; Soziale Benachteiligung; Soziale Schließung; Bildungsmisere; Public relation work; Öffentlichkeitsarbeit; Recognition; Wiedererkennen; College; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Kalifornien
Abstract	No institution relishes reliving the dark moments of its history, but addressing legacies of discrimination can strengthen campus inclusivity, embody shared values, and communicate how and why the institution has evolved over time. Colleges and universities with complex histories can benefit by exploring that history. No matter how a project begins, a successful outcome depends on smart choices by leaders. First, the project should be treated as a chance to articulate and act on institutional values. Second, projects should encourage community building. And third, given the complex racial and ethnic history of the United States and ongoing debates regarding discrimination, institutions should plan for a range of emotions and reactions. In this article, the author describes the approaches a number of academic institutions have taken in acknowledging actions that have stained their pasts and demonstrates how this acknowledgement has better positioned them for the future. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Council for Advancement and Support of Education. 1307 New York Avenue NW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-328-2273; e-mail: memberservicecenter@case.org; Web site: http://www.case.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10