As higher education turns a critical eye inward toward policies and practices related to professionals and students of color, this resource aims to fill a void in the literature by exploring the experience of new Black professionals in the field of student affairs.
Black identity does not have to be separate from professional identity. Each chapter of this book addresses a unique aspect of the new Black professional experience and offers sound advice on navigating the student affairs terrain - providing insights and strategies on topics such as mental health, self-care, salary negotiation, networking, and more.
Both a companiable guide and intellectual exploration, this book is required reading for Black student affairs practitioners at any stage in their career, as well as a valuable guide for non-Black professionals on working with their Black colleagues.
As higher education turns a critical eye inward toward policies and practices related to professionals and students of color, this resource aims to fill a void in the literature by exploring the experience of Black new professionals in the field of student affairs.
