Celebrating and Building Our Successes, One Brick at a Time: Lessons Learned From Firsts at a 21st Century Predominantly White University

Authors

Martha Scott Lue, Professor, College of Education, University of Central Florida
Gwendolyn M. Ellison, Varying Exceptionalities Instructor, Orange County Public Schools
Cheryl Green, Associate Professor, College of Health and Public Affairs, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida
Roslyn Howard, Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology, University of Central Florida
Jamia Thomas-Richmond, Doctoral Student, College of Education, Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences. University of Central Florida
Monika W. Shealey, Doctoral Student, College of Education, Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences, University of Central Florida

Date of this Version

November 2002

Abstract

This session captures opportunities, challenges, and celebrations in the recruitment, retention, and induction of persons of color throughout the higher education spectrum. Doctoral students, junior and senior faculty will share first person accounts of their journey. Each of the individuals represents a specific first in their discipline, program, or department.