A Blueprint for Equity-Driven Community College Leadership

“Eddy and VanDerLinden offer a compelling examination of inequities impacting racially minoritized and other marginalized students attending America’s community colleges. This book provides a framework as well as practical solutions for creating inclusive and equitable environments necessary for leaders to address and dismantle systemic barriers, ensuring that all students have access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed.” ~Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, Renée and Richard Goldman Dean, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, and executive director, Council for the Study of Community Colleges

“As higher education leaders and policymakers experience explicit backlash against equity-centered practices, Eddy and VanDerLinden provide intentional strategies for transforming community colleges toward their egalitarian promise. Developed from extensive research, this volume serves as a valuable tool for those committed to elevating economic and social justice through educational institutions.” ~Lorenzo DuBois Baber, professor and director of the Office of Community College Research and Leadership, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

“Transformative leadership that focuses on equity and social justice requires leaders to move from critical reflection to critical analysis to critical action. Eddy and VanDerLinden provide a blueprint for such leadership—encouraging leaders to reflect on their own positionality and bias in order to model and empower others to take action to advance equity-centered work.” ~Yolanda S. Wilson, president, College of Southern Maryland