Call for Chapter Proposals for Book on Asian Americans in Higher

According to Census data, Asian Americans comprise the second fastest growing racial group in the nation and will constitute approximately one of every ten American citizens by the year 2050. Moreover, despite commonly held stereotypes, those students face unique and important challenges. Because of the rapid growth and unique struggles faced by Asian Americans, it is the responsibility of higher education researchers to include this population in postsecondary education research and discourse, as well as the duty of practitioners to better understand and be equipped to serve this group. Yet, Asian Americans remain largely invisible in higher education research and discourse, with their inclusion in discussions in this field largely limited to critical analyses that debunk the inaccurate and misleading stereotypes that drive contemporary thought about Asian Americans' lack of struggle and universal academic success. While these analyses are crucial for dispelling stereotypes and educating people about Asian Americans, it is time for higher education researchers and practitioners to also develop an authentic understanding of the Asian Americans working on and enrolling in their colleges and universities.  

Samuel Museus, Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of Massachusetts  oston, and Dina Maramba, Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at State University of New York Binghamton, are seeking proposals for chapters to be included in an edited book on Asian Americans in higher education. This book will be focused on moving discussions of Asian Americans beyond analyses of the aforementioned stereotypes to developing a better understanding of the realities, struggles, and successes of Asian Americans in postsecondary education. Anyone interested in contributing to this volume should email a list of (co)authors, tentative title, and 1-2 page double-spaced abstract to Samuel Museus at sam.museus@umb.edu   by December 15th, 2008. Dr. Museus can also be contacted with any inquiries at sam.museus@umb.edu   or 612-287-7649.  

Samuel D. Museus, Ph.D. 

Assistant Professor of Higher Education 

Graduate College of Education University of Massachusetts Boston 

Boston, MA 02125 

sam.museus@umb.edu 

Office: (617) 287-7649 Fax: (617) 287-7664