{"product_id":"heart-work-the-handbook-on-the-surviving-and-thriving-of-cultural-and-identity-centers-in-higher-education-hardcover","title":"Heart Work: The Handbook on the Surviving and Thriving of Cultural and Identity Centers in Higher Education - Hardcover","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.\u003cbr\u003e Published by Emerald Publishing\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 0.56 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":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45431989469286,"sku":"9781805921493","price":193.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/uUD_WCsQOa9781805921493.webp?v=1775821818","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/heart-work-the-handbook-on-the-surviving-and-thriving-of-cultural-and-identity-centers-in-higher-education-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}