{"product_id":"heart-work-the-handbook-on-the-surviving-and-thriving-of-cultural-and-identity-centers-in-higher-education-paperback","title":"Heart Work: The Handbook on the Surviving and Thriving of Cultural and Identity Centers in Higher Education - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Romero Felix\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eGary Santos Mendoza\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDaisy Torres-Baez\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeart Work: The Handbook on the Survival and Success of Cultural and Identity Centers in Higher Education\u003c\/em\u003e 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, \u003cem\u003eCulture Centers in Higher Education: Perspectives on Identity, Theory, and Practice\u003c\/em\u003e. Since 2010, these centers have navigated significant challenges, including the global COVID-19 pandemic, and have increased focus on institutional racism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeart Work \u003c\/em\u003eoffers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Romero Felix \u003c\/strong\u003eM.A. is Senior Academic Advisor at the A Center, University of Arizona, USA. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGary Santos Mendoza\u003c\/strong\u003e M.S.Ed. is Director of the Intercultural Resource Center at Rutgers University-Newark, USA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDaisy Torres-Baez\u003c\/strong\u003e MS is a doctoral student at Colorado State University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47510281945266,"sku":"9781805921516","price":82.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ZE4bJt7pkA9781805921516.webp?v=1779646758","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/heart-work-the-handbook-on-the-surviving-and-thriving-of-cultural-and-identity-centers-in-higher-education-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}