Overview

Heart Work: The Handbook on the Survival and Success of Cultural and Identity Centers in Higher Education highlights the experiences of higher education professionals working in these centers. This handbook offers a blend of personal stories and the latest research on cultural and identity centers, building on Dr. Lori Patton Davis’ 2010 book, Culture Centers in Higher Education: Perspectives on Identity, Theory, and Practice. Since 2010, these centers have navigated significant challenges, including the global COVID-19 pandemic, and have increased focus on institutional racism. The book delves into the experiences and histories of various cultural and identity centers, including Latinx/e Cultural Centers, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern Arab and Desi Cultural Centers, Native American/Indigenous Cultural Centers, Black/African American Cultural Centers, Disability Cultural Centers, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ Centers, and Undocumented Student Resource Centers. In light of recent events affecting minoritized populations, it also covers topics such as evolving practices in cultural/identity centers, university politics, and strategies for practitioners to advance and sustain the Heart Work. Heart Work offers community members - especially practitioners, faculty, and staff in higher education - an understanding of the recent environmental context of cultural and identity centers. As our society evolves, recognizing that identities are not monolithic and embracing intersectionality allows for a deeper understanding of oppression and lived experiences. This handbook aims to bridge the gap by continuing the research and practice of cultural and identity centers in higher education.

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Author:   Alex Romero Felix (University of Arizona, USA) ,  Gary Santos Mendoza (Rutgers University-Newark, USA) ,  Daisy Torres-Baez (Colorado State University, USA)
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
ISBN:  

9781805921493

ISBN 10:   1805921495
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   17 November 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction; Alex Romero Felix, Gary Santos Mendoza, and Daisy Torres-Baez Chapter 2. Celebrating and Supporting Latinidad on College Campuses: Latinx/e Cultural Centers; Alex Romero Felix and Daisy Torres-Baez Chapter 3. Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern Arab and Desi (APIMEAD) Cultural Centers; Naima Chowdhury Chapter 4. Supporting Native American/Indigenous Students' Survivance Through Native American/Indigenous Cultural Centers; Daisy Torres-Baez Chapter 5. The Pandemic, BBRC and Me: A Non-Linear Path to Fostering Community and Building the UCLA Black Bruin Resource Center; Amanda Finzi-Smith Chapter 6. The Rise of Disability Cultural Centers; Toni Saia and Elizabeth Anh Thomson Chapter 7. Shining a Light on the Rainbow Heart Work: Reflections on LGBTQ+ Center Professionals’ Challenges and Motivations; Vanessa Aviva González-Siegel and Antonio Duran Chapter 8. Our Existence is Resistance: Testimonios of Educators Working in Undocumented Student Resource Centers; Karla Silva and M. Elena Calderon Sandoval Chapter 9. Developing Practices and Norms; Kevin L. Wright Chapter 10. Supporting Multiracial Students in Identity Centers; Lisa Delacruz Combs Chapter 11. Moving Forward; Alex Romero Felix, Gary Santos Mendoza, and Daisy Torres-Baez

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Alex Romero Felix M.A. is Senior Academic Advisor at the A Center, University of Arizona, USA. Gary Santos Mendoza M.S.Ed. is Director of the Intercultural Resource Center at Rutgers University-Newark, USA. Daisy Torres-Baez MS is a doctoral student at Colorado State University, USA.

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