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Students Make Themselves Heard:  The Central Park Exonerated Five: Part 3 (of 4)

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Dr. Bucher

Previously: As a White professor teaching sociology and diversity at a Historically Black college (Baltimore City Community College), I regularly dealt with sensitive and potentially divisive issues. This particular day, one of my Intro Soc students raised a question on … Continue reading →

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CQ Megaskill: Shifting Perspectives

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

As a professor of sociology, one of the most important learning outcomes in my classes is that students will learn to shift perspectives. Shifting perspectives, a “megaskill” I discuss in Building Cultural Intelligence (CQ), is the ability to put oneself, … Continue reading →

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Latinos, the “X” Political Factor?

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

If I were planning on running for public office, one of the first things I would do is learn Spanish. As a matter of fact, community colleges throughout the U.S. ought to start offering a course entitled “Spanish for Politicians.” … Continue reading →

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