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African American faculty in higher education often encounter microaggressions that reflect and reinforce broader systems of racial inequality. These instances can include questioning their credentials, misidentifying them as non-faculty, or expecting them to represent the entire Black experience. While less overt than traditional forms of racism, microaggressions carry significant psychological and professional consequences, contributing to feelings of isolation, burnout, and underappreciation. Further understanding of these experiences can foster inclusive academic environments where all scholars thrive and contribute to their institutions. Microaggressions Faced by African American Faculty in Higher Education explores the microaggressive behaviors that affect African American educators experiences. It will examine the ways that universities can engage in the creation of inclusive environments, and the impact of microaggressions on faculty health and wellbeing. This book covers topics such as ethics and law, mental health, and inclusive education, and is a useful resource for educators, sociologists, psychologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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M. LaVelle Hendricks is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education at Texas A&M University - Commerce. Dr. Hendricks is a past Board member of the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (2009-2015); past President of Texas Council of Faculty Senates (2012-16); Past President of Faculty Senate at Texas A&M-Commerce (2010-12); and Advisor of Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling academic/service organization). He is currently the President of Hunt/Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference, Associate Editor of Journal of E-Learning, and the Associate Editor of Journal of Counseling and Addiction Dr. Hendricks is a Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, National Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, and National Certified Cognitive Facilitator. Dimitra J. Smith is a Full Professor and former Department Head in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A&M University–Commerce). Dr. Smith has dedicated her career to empowering students and fostering inclusive educational environments. Her work centers on the intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and preparation, the evolving role of community colleges, mental health and substance abuse, and the lived experiences of underrepresented and underserved students. Dr. Smith is the editor of over 15 books and journals covering topics such as STEM preparation, College Student Affairs, Microaggressions Faced by African Americans, the Stigma of Mental Health Among African Americans, and Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation. Delarious O. Stewart is an educational leader, school mental health expert, SPED authority, counselor educator. Driven by a passion for improving educational outcomes and promoting mental well-being, Dr. Stewart has consistently demonstrated his commitment to empowering students and educators alike. His expertise, combined with his compassionate and empathetic nature, has positioned him as a highly respected professional in his field.

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