Race, Class, Gender, and the Struggle for Social Justice in Higher Education: Unveiling the Unnamed Elite

Offering readers an insightful exploration of the challenges faced by leaders in higher education as they navigate the complexities of promoting social justice and caring for minoritized populations, this book delves into their untold stories to reveal the triumphs and struggles of these influential individuals.

By unveiling the undercurrents of higher education and the hidden dynamics at play, Race, Class, Gender, and the Struggle for Social Justice in Higher Education details the battle for social justice and the experiences of leadership elites, serving as an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about the intersection of leadership, social justice, and the imperative to create inclusive environments in higher education, shedding light on leaders’ motivations, behaviors, and barriers in advancing social justice on college campuses.

This book will be relevant to instructors and students in higher education, leadership, and sociology courses, offering insights into the challenges faced by leadership elites in promoting social justice and supporting marginalized populations.

Angela D. Calise is a Consulting Manager at Ethos, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging firm where she advocates for underrepresented groups to create the conditions for employees to thrive within their organizations. She also has seven years of professional experience working within the Higher Education sector, where she has led strategic planning, championed staff and student retention efforts, drove research and assessment, led staff and student development and training, and developed and facilitated diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, workshops, and academic courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and a M.S. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Psychology from Long Island University- Post Campus.